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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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marble design of fish 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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pienilintu

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

Beautiful paintings

Mary

Tuesday 17th of April 2018

Can you imagine being on a scaffold and trying to paint that on the ceiling?

Snap

Thursday 5th of April 2018

Wow! Spectacular. Happy Easter!

Mary

Thursday 5th of April 2018

Thank you so much Snap, I'm really looking forward to it.

Mother of 3

Thursday 5th of April 2018

What a beautiful cathedral!

Mary

Thursday 5th of April 2018

It really is. When I first walked in my jaw just dropped.

Carol

Thursday 5th of April 2018

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

Mary

Thursday 5th of April 2018

Carol my words do it no justice!

Michelle

Thursday 5th of April 2018

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

Thursday 5th of April 2018

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

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