Our Parish
St. John the Baptist Church • Kannapolis NC
A Foundation Built on Faith and Generosity
St. John The Baptizer is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America in the Diocese of the South. Our journey began in 2006, serving the spiritual needs of the Romanian and English-speaking community in Charlotte and its surrounding areas.
A pivotal moment in our history occurred in 2014, when this property was graciously donated by Mr. Dan Manolescuto the Romanian Orthodox community of the Charlotte area. This act of stewardship provided a permanent home for our growing family of believers.
The St. John the Baptizer Church reached a significant spiritual milestone when it was sanctified on May 12th, 2018, by His Grace Archbishop Nathaniel from the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America and Canada.
Commemorative Donation Plate
Sanctification Ceremony, 2018
Spiritual Stewardship
Succession of the serving priests of St. John the Baptizer
Fr. Chesarie Bertea
Fr. Daniel Bertea
Fr. Vasile Bucec
Fr. Mihai Donca
Fr. Marian Preda
Fr. Cristian Preda
Parish Priest
"Where faith meets family."
Community & Spiritual Growth
Our parish is more than a building; it is a vibrant center for spiritual education, communal prayer, and active fellowship. We strive to be a beacon of light in the Charlotte area, providing a sanctuary for those seeking the ancient truths of the Orthodox faith.
"All of our services are in Romanian and English, our door is always open for new visitors. Welcome to our Family!"
Parish Council
Committed to the administration and flourishing of our spiritual home.
President
Adrian Leu
Vice President
Dacian Mate
Treasurer
Cristina Hite
Secretary
Florentina Totilca
Editrop / Activitati copii
Sorin Duta
Editrop
Dan-Andrei Dimitriu
Controler
Allin Vesa
Controler
Catalin Surdulescu
Events
Mihai Nedelciuc
Construction Project
Mihai Popovici
Events / Project
Nicoale Besoiu
Landscape / Maintenance
Octavian Candea
President of Lady Auxiliary
Doina Maris
Hipo-Diacon
Petre Hadarau
The blessing of the Lord be with you all!
Amen.