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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox

40 Andrew Jarvis Drive

The Church itself has a traditional Byzantine architectural style, with the center dome and the footprint in the shape of a cross. The church structure is modeled after many island churches typical in Greece. Between the altar and the upper Solea is a wall adorned with icons with a central doorway called "Royal Doors." This wall is referred to as the iconostasis, and is characteristic of all Orthodox churches.

Previous iconography was painted on the church iconostasis and on the walls over and behind the altar. As is found in all Greek Orthodox Churches, the icon immediately right of the doors is Christ and immediately left, Mary and the Christ Child. Next on the right is St. John the Baptist, and on the left, the Church patron Saint, in this case, St. Nicholas. On either side of these Saints are icon doors with Archangels Gabriel and Michael.

Photo 83, August 2012


Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox

Photo 81, August 2012


Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox

Photo 82, August 2012


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