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The Dome Iconography Project
What you need to know
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The project
The long awaited iconography of St. John’s Dome is finally on its way. Click here for more info.
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The iconographer
Vladimir Grigorenko, was chosen to continue his work at St. John. Click to find out more about him.
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How can you help?
The project cannot be finished without you. There are many ways in which you can help. Click for more info.
Discover the meaning of the icons
The church iconography is not just pretty, it also conveys a timeless message about our Orthodox Faith. See what that message is.
It’s all about being together
The project will need all the parishioners at St. John behind it. Only united in one will and one vision we will make this happen.
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Icon of Christ
Icon of the Theotokos
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Icon of the Evangelists
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Icons of Apostles
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Icons of Prophets
Historic Vote at St. John the Baptist: Dome Iconography Project Approved with Matching Grant
Dome Iconography Project In a momentous and joyful decision, the congregation of St. John the Baptist came together today, September 22, and unanimously voted to begin the long-awaited…
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General Assembly
A Special General Assembly We are excited to announce a Special General Assembly on September 22, after Divine Liturgy. The meeting is dedicated to the next phase of…
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Vladimir has been very easy to work with. We knew from our first meeting that we could be very straightforward with him, even as he was very frank and straightforward with us. He has taught us a great deal and has listened to our concerns.
Archimandrite Joseph, Abbot
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St. Gregory Palamas Monastery
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific scenes or figures will be depicted, ?
The Dome iconography will feature the icon of the Ascension of the Lord, with Christ ascending in the center and the Theotokos and the 12 apostles attending. On the the drum 16 of the prophets will be depicted.
Who is the iconographer?
Our Iconographer is Dallas based Subdeacon Vladimir Grigorenko who also realized the existing iconography at St. John’s.
Will there be opportunities for donors to sponsor specific aspects of the iconography, such as individual saints or scenes?
Yes! We will have donation opportunities for both specific saints and general donations towards the project.
What style of iconography will be used?
We will use the same style of Byzantine icons matching our existing iconography.
How long is the project expected to take from start to finish?
The project is expected to start beginning of December 2024 and is expected to finish in April 2025, before Holy Week.
Will the church remain open during the installation, or will there be any disruptions to services?
Absolutely! The Church will remain fully functional during the project, but scaffolding will be present under the dome for the entire duration. There will be minor inconveniences but we will continue with a fulls schedule of services