So Much Orthodoxy!
Our Dome was set in place today! Nick Strauss captured it perfectly when he shared the photo he captioned it with the phrase “So Much Orthodoxy.” He’s right. Orthodox churches traditionally include a dome in their architecture. Our previous building did not have a dome as it wasn't originally built for an Orthodox parish. In our tradition, the dome represents heaven, typically written with Christ Pantocrator at its center, looking down upon His Church. It’s why people instinctively look upward when they enter an Orthodox church.
Seeing our dome set in place feels monumental. It feels like a glimpse of heaven taking its place above us. It is, truly, SO Much Orthodoxy. It's another step closer to the completion of our beautiful Church. One day soon we will fill the space with icons, incense, candles, and chanting. Heaven above us, saints around us. Bread and wine will be offered, and mysteriously, heaven and earth will meet. Everything will be transfigured. We will be transfigured.
Today it was cranes, ladders, and construction crews. But beneath all of that was something sacred: a dome that will one day shelter our prayers. A place where people will be baptized, married, chrismated, anointed, forgiven, comforted, and buried. A place where generations will stand before God and join together as a community in Worship. As you read this, I hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy the brief video of the creation and placement of the dome. Let yourself feel that moment of So Much Orthodoxy when the dome finally settles onto the structure. Thank you to Joe from Around the Sound Fiberglass for your talent! Thank you Constantine Builders for your continued care with this project. It's a beautiful day to be Orthodox!
