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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: South Wall; Resurrection scenes. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This chapel was a part of the settlement founded by the Russians in 1812, known as Fort Ross. The Fort was in the form of a quadrangle of Redwood walls located on the cliff on the coast line of California, several miles north of San Francisco. Acquired as State Landmark # 5 in 1906, the building ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Iconostasis with original 18th and19th century icons painted in Russia. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: St. Vladimir Memorial Church as it appeared in Nov. 1963. In commemoration of the adoption of Christianity in Russia, this church has been dedicated to St. Vladimir who converted the Russian people to Christianity in 988 A. D. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles, seen from the Northwest. This magnificent Byzantine structure was completed in 1952 at a cost of two million dollars, though its true value is estimated to be at least twice that amount. It is situated on 4 1/2 beautiful landscaped acres in the center of the c... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The Greek people are intensely devout and much of the wealth they have taken from the sea in sponges goes into their church and its adornment. Tons of choice Grecian marble have been used to add to the beauty of the interior of this church, adorned with exquisite chandeliers and with the bishop's... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The Bishop's Throne. From this seat, situated always in the south chancel, the ranking prelate presides over services. The throne is symbolic of episcopal authority by which the Greek Church is governed. In the rear panel of the canopy is a representation of Christ the High Priest, and below it t... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This is an architectural drawing of the proposed Byzantine Church which will be erected on the corner of W. Chicago Blvd. and Woodside between Livernois and Grand River. Seating capacity 1,000. A general drive is being conducted to reach the goal of $150,000, cost of the beautiful structure. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library