Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Prešov

The Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Prešov is a Byzantine Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction centered at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Slovakia. The administration oversees the spiritual operations of congregations across the Prešov Region.

The archeparchy was founded in September 1818 and grew from earlier clerical structures into a major ecclesiastical center. This development established it as the metropolitan seat of the Slovak Greek Catholic Church.

The congregations celebrate Byzantine liturgies in Slovak and Church Slavonic languages. The rite preserves Eastern Christian traditions that are visible in the worship services and daily religious practices of the communities.

The cathedral and administrative spaces are open to visitors interested in attending liturgies or viewing the architectural features. Checking service times in advance is helpful, as they follow the liturgical calendar that differs from the Western church calendar.

The congregation numbers have shifted considerably over recent decades, reflecting broader changes in the region's population and religious participation. These demographic movements tell a story of how Eastern Catholic communities have adapted to modern life.

Inception: September 22, 1818

Capital city: Prešov

Part of: Slovak Greek Catholic Church

Shares border with: Eparchy of Bratislava, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Przemyśl–Warsaw, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Mukacheve, Eparchy of Košice

Website: http://grkatpo.sk

GPS coordinates: 48.99410,21.24290

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24