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ECCLESIA is Panos Fiorentinos' photographic journey through the entire Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago encompassing six states—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin—containing 59 churches.
Through more than 400 of his richly-colored photographs, Fiorentinos captivates the reader with the unique beauty and rich tradition of the Greek Orthodox Church as developed in these communities over the course of more than 100 years.
Based on personal interviews with dozens of priests and parishioners, the establishment and growth of these churches are documented for the first time in one place. In addition to showcasing each of these churches through photographs and text, ECCLESIA provides context through scholarly essays on the Greek Orthodox Church's architecture, fundamental beliefs and history, as well as the meaning of its icons and symbols.
ECCLESIA also lends historical perspective about the Greeks who immigrated to the Midwest and founded most of these churches by recounting the establishment of the Greek American communities in Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis. |
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Features
- Author: Panos Fiorentinos
- Format: Hardcover
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