Description:
Above are the exterior views of
St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church.
Byzantine-Inspired forms were used merely to assert the Church’s
historical identity. The images in it create an environment in which the
Liturgy can be realized in all its depth which is their primary function.
It has a long nave, a single dome, twin façade with column porch and
classical pediment. Inside, there is a division of the plan into narthex,
church proper, and sanctuary. Inside the sanctuary is the apse, a
semi-circular or polygonal termination of the main building at the
liturgical east. In the apse to the right (south) is the Baptistery and
on to the left (north) is where the shrine for St. Nectarios’ relic is
located.
This church has a distinctive
appearance in which Byzantine forms are interpreted freely, and of which
an ample dome are the most characteristics elements.
For
illustrated interior layout of the traditional Byzantine Orthodox church
please click the link below:
o The illustrated
architectural layout of a traditional Byzantine Orthodox Church.
o Please see the aerial
view of the Saint Nectarios Church complex.
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