Friday, 10 November 2017

Rookwood, Russian Memorial

A view from inside the Russian Memorial in Rookwood Necropolis, 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. 
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18 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesFriday, 10 November 2017 at 00:05:00 GMT+11

    I've come across some Russian Orthodox graves in some of the cemetery's I have visited

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  2. Photos by StanFriday, 10 November 2017 at 09:00:00 GMT+11

    Quite an unusual cross.

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFriday, 10 November 2017 at 09:03:00 GMT+11

    Striking memorial

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  4. JoyfulFriday, 10 November 2017 at 09:34:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful shot.

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  5. William KendallFriday, 10 November 2017 at 09:50:00 GMT+11

    A peaceful mood to this shot.

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  6. Lady FiFriday, 10 November 2017 at 17:05:00 GMT+11

    A touching tribute.

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  7. RajeshFriday, 10 November 2017 at 21:19:00 GMT+11

    Great shot of the memorial.

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  8. EditSaturday, 11 November 2017 at 01:38:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful photo.

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  9. Thomas LeeSaturday, 11 November 2017 at 01:49:00 GMT+11

    nice memorial sky

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  10. magiceyeSaturday, 11 November 2017 at 12:26:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful memorial against a wonderful sky!

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  11. UnknownSaturday, 11 November 2017 at 15:41:00 GMT+11

    Stark against the sky. I wonder whether this is the Russian Orthodox equivalent of the unknown soldier's grave. I did my high school years at Strathfield and there was a large Russian Orthodox community there. Your photo has made me wonder what happened to the girls that were in my year.

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  12. AriannaSunday, 12 November 2017 at 07:35:00 GMT+11

    Lovely tribute! Arianna

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  13. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥Sunday, 12 November 2017 at 20:16:00 GMT+11

    It is fantastic, wonderful!!!!!
    Jim excellent picture.
    Greetings from Poland.
    Lucja

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  14. CathySunday, 12 November 2017 at 20:39:00 GMT+11

    What a neat picture.

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  15. TomSunday, 12 November 2017 at 22:15:00 GMT+11

    ...a wonderful tribute.

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  16. Jackie McGuinnessMonday, 13 November 2017 at 00:05:00 GMT+11

    Stunning photo!

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  17. NatureFootstepMonday, 13 November 2017 at 08:30:00 GMT+11

    fine blue sky.

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  18. J CWednesday, 15 November 2017 at 09:46:00 GMT+11

    I have never seen this before. Thanks for sharing. Linked here from Haiku my Heart.

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