From its humble beginnings, Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church has moved dramatically from being a Slavic parish of “new Americans” to a community open to all who seek the fullness of  Christ’s Gospel. 

 At the turn of the century, immigrants from the Austro-Hungarian  and Russian Empires settled in and around Elmira, NY.  They worked in local foundries,   textile mills , iron works and the US Steel Bridge works.

 Initially they worshipped with other Slavic people at the Ukrainian Church on 14th street which was served by clergy sent from Binghamton, NY.  

 Over time, the community grew and Holy Trinity was founded as a separate  parish  in 1916.   Due to the great sacrifice of the parishioners, the church building and rectory were completed in a very short time.  The  original  building served its community until the 1980’s when a new church was constructed at the present Horseheads Boulevard location.

 Currently, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church has 85 parishioners with a full  liturgical choir.  A Fellowship Hour follows the Divine Liturgy on Sundays. 

 Weekly Faith Enrichment Sessions and Weekend Youth  Education  combine to enlighten those seeking the Orthodox Faith.

 A monthly Holupki Dinner (that’s Stuffed Cabbage) sponsored by the parish is open to the public.  

 Guests are  more than welcome to attend the Divine Services and all parish activities.