St. George Greek Orthodox Church is located on Newcastle Street, in the eastern suburb of Rose Bay. It was built in 1962 and combines elements of traditional Greek Orthodox Church architecture with contemporary designs of that era.
Nice shot, Jim. It's interesting to see the hodge-podge of styles in this one. I'd be interested to see the interior, too. Greek orthodox churches tend to be decorated internally according to some quite rigid rules, so I wonder how "modern" the inside is.
A nice mix of styles...great photo!
ReplyDeleteI like its elegant simplicity.
ReplyDeleteBonita igreja.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço.
You can't go past a church for a great photo. I love the steps out the front of this one...
ReplyDeleteNot sure that there WAS any design in the early '60s, Jim! This sort of reminds me of the Burly-Griffin smoke stack in Glebe, for some reason.
ReplyDeleteJulie, perhaps a lack of design is in itself the design of that era. The blonde brickwork is typical of that era.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see a church on Sunday. it is a wonder there isn't a meme for that.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! A lovely church. :)
ReplyDeleteNice shot, Jim. It's interesting to see the hodge-podge of styles in this one. I'd be interested to see the interior, too. Greek orthodox churches tend to be decorated internally according to some quite rigid rules, so I wonder how "modern" the inside is.
ReplyDeletehee hee....
ReplyDeleteA new blog meme could be started about church architecture - a subject «Louis» finds fascinating.
It's simple for sure but almost verging on the too plain! But "sturdy" it does have in it's favour.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely see the 60's in this architecture. An expanse of brick.
ReplyDeleteLouis la Vache, perhaps the meme should be called "Church on Sunday". :)
ReplyDeletewow... ur pics are amazing, great photos, hope to see more of ur work...
ReplyDeleteAs much as it's great to have a church on Sunday Jim, I was kind of looking forward to seeing my favorite bridge today haha!
ReplyDeleteThis sure looks similar to many Greek Orthodox Churches here.
ReplyDeletevery archy. take care, Jim. ( ;
ReplyDeleteIf I had been the architect I would have made that steeple taller. Too squat for my liking. I too wonder what the interior is like.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bell tower. The arches are neat looking.
ReplyDeleteI like te arches in the windows and the belltower on this church
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