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Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew’s Cathedral

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Many of you may not know this but our Easter, for the Eastern Orthodox Church,  is one week later than the Western Christian Easter.   You see each year they change it around and once every four years we have it on the same day. 

So we are celebrating Easter this Sunday for it is the holiest of holidays. And to celebrate I want to share the interior of Saint Andrew’s Cathedral with you.  You may have already  seen the exterior in this post.  But I wanted to save the interior for a separate post. 

 
View of the central dome, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
I had too many images to choose from and tried to narrow them down as best I could. But this is like cutting your finger off so be patient with me.

I will also try to keep the yapping to a minimum and let the images do the talking. 

looking forward to the Nave of the cathedral, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Yes, that is a huge chandelier, the “Polyeleos” and it is carved wood. 
Central wooden chandelier, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Looking up at the chandelier, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Marble floors with various designs.
marble designs of grapevines on floor, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com

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​Looking towards the back of the church and on the upper level is the “Geinekonitis” where the women and children traditionally stayed to be segregated from the men.  It is now used as extra space for the church, where segregation no longer exists. 
The space on the second level reserved for women, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
The doors leading to the sanctuary or Altar. 
Doors leading to Altar, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com

​The Iconostasis (a screen bearing icons, separating the sanctuary from the nave) is on either side of the doors. 
The cross in front of the icon screen, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
The Pulpit “Ambonas” which is rarely used nowadays with the advent of the sound system in churches. It is located directly opposite the Bishops Throne. 
The Pulpit, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
The “Cathedra” or Bishop’s throne. 
The Bishop's Throne, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Looking up at a ceiling full of icons, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
An icon of the Virgin Mary in a half dome above the Altar. 
Icon over the Altar area of the Virgin Mary, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Intricate woodwork, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Seating in the nave, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
wood screen, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
The central dome over the church nave where there is an icon of Christ and is called the “Pantocratoros“, ruler of the universe. It is 46 meters tall or 150 feet. 
Looking up at the central dome with tall windows, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
The relics of St. Andrew.
The relic's of St. Andrew, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Canopy, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Arched ceiling with icons in vivid colors, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
arched ceiling with no color and chandelier, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Marble design, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com

​There are many mosaics depicting religious themes. 
Mosaic on the wall of Virgin Mary, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
A mosaic depicting St. Andrew martyred on an X cross in the city of Patra. 
Mosaic on the wall of St. Andrew on the cross, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Another mosaic behind the large icon of Christ. 
A large Icon of Christ being Baptized, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
intricate metal work of chandelier, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
looking up arches with icons, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
Icons on arches, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
If you would like to see an exterior video of the Cathedral and the surrounding area I highly recommend this one. 

​And this one of the interior of the church. In this video you can actually get a better idea of the space and how large the chandelier is. 

Chandelier hanging below central dome with windows and icon of Christ, Admiring the Interior of Saint Andrew's Cathedral www.theboondocksblog.com
I hope you have admired the interior of St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Patra.  It was a bit long but I believe it was worth it.  If you ever have a chance to visit Greece make sure to stop by. And don’t forget to check out the exterior here

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  1. Jenny says:

    The detail is amazing. What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Hope you can come to the party next week!

  2. Stunning – truly stunning. What a marvelous place!
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  3. Margy says:

    It must be hard to keep a focus on the sermon with so much beauty all around. – Margy

    • Mary says:

      Oh my Margy that is food for thought. I think it is really hard to focus on the sermon because it is done in an older form of Greek that I always had a hard time understanding.

  4. tomthebackroadstraveller says:

    …amazing artwork!

  5. chickenruby says:

    Happy Easter to you and I’ve learnt something new. Beautiful pictures of the Cathedral, it’s stunning, the work that must’ve gone into it #mysundayphoto

  6. Jann Olson says:

    Stunning! I am always amazed when I tour an old church or cathedral. The artwork and architecture is breathtaking! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  7. betty - NZ says:

    Wow! The artistry is so fabulous. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous images.

  8. Seriously stunning! I don’t think there is one ugly thing in that church. All the lovely details ! Perfection.
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  9. pienilintu says:

    Beautiful paintings

  10. Angelina says:

    WOW! Your pictures are exquisite! What a fantastic place! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things!

  11. Christos Anesti! Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful pictures : ) I loved your post.

  12. Such a wonderful place! I’m a Greek Orthodox, too, living in Finland. I’ve also visited Patra but never been to the cathedral. Hopefully next time!

  13. Lady Fi says:

    Wow – so gorgeously ornate.

  14. How beautiful. Wonderful photos to remind us of Easter.
    Kay
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

  15. So many details photographed. Its stunning.

    • Mary says:

      Thank you I got carried away with all of them, but I just had to share all this beauty.

  16. Notmyyearoff says:

    Wow it’s so stunning. I think I could spend hours just looking at it all!

  17. Kim says:

    Mary, that cathedral is totally outstanding. What a beautiful place to be able to celebrate. And Happy Easter. My mom was Albanian Orthodox. Her Easter is the same as yours. We often used to celebrate both. I will be thinking of you both this weekend!

    • Mary says:

      Thank you sweet Kim. I bet your mom must have filled the house with lots of Eastern Orthodox traditions.

  18. Marie says:

    Wow!!! I especially love the two photos of the sun beams. In awe of the wood chandelier too. Happy Easter to you and your family, Mary ♥

  19. Betty Crow says:

    WOW! Amazing! Spectacular! Loved this post!

  20. Michelle says:

    Churches here in Kentucky are usually very plain. I love seeing all of the detail in your photos. This is a very beautiful place. Thank you for linking up today and have a blessed weekend.

    • Mary says:

      Thank you Michelle, all of them in Greece have some sort of icons on the walls. And lots of color.

  21. Carol says:

    What a gorgeous building, it must be breathtaking in person.

  22. Mother of 3 says:

    What a beautiful cathedral!

  23. Snap says:

    Wow! Spectacular. Happy Easter!

  24. The architecture and the details are so beautiful and amazing. I don’t have the words, Happy Easter.

  25. Such a lot of work must go into creating a cathedral like this. Beautiful.

  26. Happy Easter! What a stunning interior, I especially love the wooden chandelier

    • Mary says:

      I think that is the real attraction Catherine. When I walked in I could not believe what was in front of me.

  27. John Adams says:

    Some amazing photos there. I love the lighting effect. I’m totally knocked out by that chandelier. #mysundayphoto

  28. Debbie says:

    Hi Mary, Kalo Pasxa! The weather here is perfect for outdoor cooking, I hope it’s the same where you are too…. That is a stunning cathedral! The detail and colour. That chandelier must have taken some carving, it’s breathtakingly impressive. I love the photos where the sun rays are visible, very atmospheric.
    xx

    • Mary says:

      Kalo Pasxa Debbie. We has decent weather but when compared to Greek Easter it left a lot to be desired. I guess you can say we are spoiled. Next time you are in Patra if you have a few minutes drop by the Cathedral it is not too far from the bus station.

  29. FLORENCE says:

    That is one impressive cathedral & I’ve seen a lot of them. The chandelier! Wow. I’m sure it’s outstanding in person. The size of it!

    • Mary says:

      Florence it is huge and it comes down so low you think it will almost fall on you. I too have been to many cathedrals St Patrick’s for one, and I have never seen anything like this before.

  30. Wonderful photos of the cathedral in Patra!
    Happy WE!
    Peace 🙂

  31. It’s absolutely incredible Mary. Are that wood work and art and those mosaics!!! I would give up my day job and blogging and a whole bunch of other things if I could be commissioned to do something like that. It’s exquisite. Pinned so I can come back over and over and just get lost in all your photos. Beautiful

    • Mary says:

      Ahh Michelle Greece is full of churches that look just like this. Of course most of them are on a smaller scale but they all have icons on the walls. Come to Greece!

  32. Wow!! That is so ornate!

    • Mary says:

      This is how most Orthodox churches are from the inside, you’d never guess it be seeing only the outside.

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