Iconography of Dome

Orthodox Church Architecture, Iconography and Hymnography

Triumph over Hades for the North Apse- June 2022

Canvas images of the Icon of the Triumph over Hades for the North Apse, being installed on June 1st.

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Finished Cement Stone Floor (under the dome) – March 2022

The final section of the finished cement-stone floor (under the dome) in the new church is being completed.

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Iconography of Dome being placed January 2022

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Iconography of Dome being placed Week of June 14th, 2021

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Iconography of Dome being placed Week of June 7th, 2021

Below Khouriye Heather is adding the gold leaf squares that form the halo of Christ.
The dome will include four sections: 1) the image of Christ, 2) the dome inscription: “O Lord, O Lord, look down from Heaven, behold and visit this vineyard, which Thy right hand has planted and established,” 3) angles on the inscription perimeter, 4) eight prophets: Moses, Solomon, David, Daniel, Elias, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.
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The iconography of the dome is being installed with the use of a four-floor scaffolding:
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Work on the third floor continues with the installation of the prophet canvases and touch-up painting.
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