Church guide

The following information is available for Malbis Memorial Church:

Malbis Memorial Church, formally the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of the Presentation of Theotokos, is a Greek Orthodox Church located in Malbis, Baldwin County, Alabama. Although not a part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, it is one of only roughly six Greek Orthodox churches in the state of Alabama. It is known for its intricate and extensive mosaics and paintings. Officially dedicated on January 3, 1965, the opening service for the church was conducted by Archbishop Iakovos of America. It has never had an active congregation, but religious observances, special services, and events, such as weddings, do take place. It was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on November 30, 1977. The Malbis Plantation Historic District, which includes the church, was designated by the Alabama Historical Commission in 2008, a year that also saw the death of the last of Malbis Plantation's original Greek settlers.HistoryThe history of the church at Malbis begins with the foundation of Malbis Plantation by Jason Malbis, a Greek immigrant. Born Antonios Markopoulos in the settlement of Doumena, he spent the first half of his life in a monastery. He initially emigrated to Chicago around 1900. He changed his name to Malbis while there and then, along with one of his friends, William Papageorge, he traveled around the country in search of a place to establish a Greek community. They purchased near Daphne, Alabama in 1906 at $5 per acre. This formed the nucleus of Malbis Plantation.

Malbis Memorial Church can be found at the following address:

Check the map to see where you can find Malbis Memorial Church.

The following categories describe(s) Malbis Memorial Church:

Click on the link(s) above to find similar churches in Daphne.

Use the following telephone number to get in touch with Malbis Memorial Church:

Check the following website for Malbis Memorial Church:

Here is how other visitors have rated Malbis Memorial Church:

Do you have any more information about this church?
Feel free to send us a message!