Saint Demetrios
Greek Orthodox Church Concord, California
This project holds a special place near to my heart.
I began this project many years ago, 1994, with group of Christians who are truly
stewards if their church. Here are a few photos from the the early years and
photos from various elements already installed some ten years ago. We worked in
phases
| 1993-4 Pre-development and design |
| 1994 Maketta and final drawings |
| 1994-5 Fundraising and writing of icons |
| 1995 Dome Installation 110' Diameter |
|
Pantocratora 30'd
16
Prophets 16' tall
16
angels
The
four Evangelists |
| 1995 Altar |
| Platytera w/ Angels |
| Icon of Saint Demetrios |
| Large icon above chapel Transfiguration
(installed may 13, 1995) |
| Large icon above chapel of St Dionysios
12' x 18'
"St Dionysios forgives the murderer of his brother"
(30' above floor level) |
Thyranixia May 15, 1995 His Grace Bishop Anthony
of San Francisco and local clergy
Read the diocesan voice cover article
| 1996-8 15 Saints around Nave |
| 1997 Hierarchs in Altar |
| 1998 Narthex icons, Prothesis, Diakonicon |
| Dedication Plaques |
The next section will be for the icons now being produced for the (4) four
larg niches of the Solea which include:
2007
| A beautiful Adult Baptistery |
| 2 Chapels -(L) Chapel Transfigurations -(R) Chapel of Saint Dionysius of Zakynthos |
| A large area designated for the Chanters (Psalti) next to the Bishop's
throne.
St Demetrios Concord, CA
8 Months Preparation and study for presentation |
Presentations of massive dome design
Model
Walk through w/ Architect
Back at studio
St Demetrios Concord, CA
Thyranioxia -Opening of the doors
Here you will see the next stage of iconography to be
installed!
Photos December 2006
Beautiful Iconostasion from Romania installed
AXIOS!
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