St Mark Orthodox Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan was founded in 1980. At first, services were held at the Avondale Nursing Home Chapel. Later, as the congregation outgrew the chapel, a high school gymnasium was rented out. A multi-purpose building was constructed in1986 and services as well as other activities have been held in this building ever since. A new temple that is currently in use has been built in 2000. Fr. John Dresko was the first priest of St. Mark’s parish. He served from 1980 until 1983. Fr Kyril Riggs served after him, from 1983 to February of 1987. The current pastor, Fr Andrew Yavornitzky, has been the priest at St Mark’s Church since 1987.
400 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, Phone: 248-656-1630