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St. John of Damascus Orthodox Mission is the East Texas mission station of the Orthodox Church in America (Diocese of the South).  We are located in Tyler, the largest city in eastern Texas.  Over 675, 000 people reside in Smith and adjoining counties. 

Fr. John Anderson, of St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas, started holding services in Tyler for a handful of Orthodox and inquirers in early 2006.  In September of 2006, we obtained the use of our present facility, located just outside the city.  The mission has 5 acres of land nearby on which we plan to build as soon as is practical.  We presently number about 25 members. On January 1, 2008, we welcomed our new priest, Fr. John Mikita, to the mission.