St. Nicholas Cathedral
by Laurie Perry
Title
St. Nicholas Cathedral
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Laurie Perry
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Photograph - Photography
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The St/ Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, Florida. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, also known as St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, is a historic church building and center for Greek-American life in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The church hosts an annual epiphany celebration on January 6 that includes youths diving for a cross.[1] A statue of an epiphany diver is located in front of the church.[2] The church has been featured on postcards.[3][4] The church is located at 36 North Pinellas Avenue.[1]
The first St. Nicholas Church in Tarpon was built in 1907. The existent building was completed in 1943. The domed church is an example of Neo-Byzantine architecture and was modelled after Saint Sophia Cathedral (Hagia Sophia) in Constantinople (now Istanbul).
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December 28th, 2013
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