Sunday 8 October 2017

Rookwood, Russian Memorial

The Russian Memorial in Rookwood Necropolis, the largest multicultural cemetery in the southern hemisphere, in the western suburb of Rookwood. It was built by Michael Bakich and the inscription reads: In memory of all Russian Orthodox people resting in peace throughout the world. Memorial consecrated by Archbishop Theodosy 7th May 1978. 

11 comments:

  1. Jim, you never run out of places to photograph, do you? It's amazing, and this temple is intriguing. I like that it is multicultural.
    Kay
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. I love it! My family came from Russia decades ago.

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  3. ...we have a few Russian churches in the area.

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  4. It's a nice memorial. I've always wondered why the bottom bar on the cross is slanted.

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    1. There are many explanations but it's basically a footrest and in many depictions of Christ, his right side is higher.

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    2. In the Gospel of Luke, Christ was crucified with two other men. The one to Christ’s right has become known as the “Good Thief,” while the one to His left is referred to as the “Unrepentant Thief." Thus the third bar on the Orthodox Cross slanted meaning.

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  5. Fascinating memorial. I will try to visit this 😀

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