Sunday, 13 October 2013

Redfern, St George Antioch Orthodox

St George Antioch Orthodox Church is located on the corner of Walker Street and Cooper Street, in the inner city suburb of Redfern. Also known as St George's Cathedral, this redbrick building with a copper dome was built in 1953.
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  1. Magical Mystical TeacherSunday, 13 October 2013 at 00:33:00 GMT+11

    I like how the shadows seem to be huddling in one corner of the front of the church. Are they afraid of holiness? ;)

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  2. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioSunday, 13 October 2013 at 00:59:00 GMT+11

    Love that belfry-and the copper dome. Sadly, a copper dome like that here in the US would be vulnerable to theft as the metal is sold for cash.

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  3. LouisetteSunday, 13 October 2013 at 01:36:00 GMT+11

    Lovely Church, and also copper dome!
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  4. Sylvia KSunday, 13 October 2013 at 01:54:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful church and I love the belfry and dome! Wonderful shadows for the day, Jim!

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  5. Kathe W.Sunday, 13 October 2013 at 03:10:00 GMT+11

    gorgeous dome atop this lovely sturdy church. Enjoy your day!

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  6. HelsSunday, 13 October 2013 at 03:32:00 GMT+11

    Where was the congregation before this church was built in 1953? Was there an older church that was pulled down? It looks as if they ran out of space for all the other facilities that the congregation required.

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    1. JimSunday, 13 October 2013 at 07:47:00 GMT+11

      Yes, Hels. There was another church further down the road that was replaced by a housing commission development.

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  7. MersadSunday, 13 October 2013 at 04:45:00 GMT+11

    Love the entrance!

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  8. RalphSunday, 13 October 2013 at 05:11:00 GMT+11

    It is a nice looking cathedral with disparate styling elements, as the style seems to be of the Middle East, the brick makes adds a look of North America and the dome on top makes it true to its Orthodox roots. It is a good looking house of worship...

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  9. Billy Blue EyesSunday, 13 October 2013 at 05:33:00 GMT+11

    Nice cathedral I've never photographed one yet

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  10. Gemma WisemanSunday, 13 October 2013 at 09:41:00 GMT+11

    I like how the shadows seem to cluster to the left in the side street and round the tree on the right as if framing the base of the church. Lovely photo.

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  11. Jackie McGuinnessSunday, 13 October 2013 at 10:30:00 GMT+11

    Great choice for this week.

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  12. Sally in WASunday, 13 October 2013 at 10:43:00 GMT+11

    I like that copper dome. Thanks for sharing it this week!

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  13. Elizabeth EdwardsSunday, 13 October 2013 at 10:48:00 GMT+11

    i kind of wonder why they went with that green door - would have thought with all those details they would have gone a bit more fancy. love those fences - so decorative. ( :

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    1. JimSunday, 13 October 2013 at 23:52:00 GMT+11

      Maybe they should have chosen a lighter green to match the patina on the copper dome and crucifix.

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  14. LynnSunday, 13 October 2013 at 18:48:00 GMT+11

    awesome church!

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  15. PeterSunday, 13 October 2013 at 20:55:00 GMT+11

    Love the distinctive dome and style.

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  16. TheChieftessMonday, 14 October 2013 at 04:21:00 GMT+11

    A lovely church...

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  17. LeaMonday, 14 October 2013 at 10:06:00 GMT+11

    Interesting architecture, and lovely blue sky!
    Lea

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  18. EPFriday, 1 November 2013 at 11:18:00 GMT+11

    It's in Redfern. About 3 blocks from Waterloo (Phillip St is the divider) and one block from Cleveland St which is the divider between Redfern and Surry Hills.

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