composite photo by Ben Siepmann

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The main part of the church is the nave, which is Latin from an ancient Greek word for ship. In this case, the ship transports the faithful from earth to Heaven. Above the nave is a dome painting of Christ Pantocrator
(all-ruling) looking down from Heaven. He is accompanied by John the Baptist, the Ever-Virgin Mary, Theotokos (Mother of God) , and six-winged angels. Hanging from the ceiling at center is the Polyelaios,
the chandelier that represents the stars in Heaven.

To view the dome, click the polyelaios. To view the side walls, click the walls on either side of the nave. To learn more about the Sanctuary, click the image of the Virgin Mary immediately above the Royal Doors.

Key

The Annunciation:

1. Archangel Gabriel
2. The Virgin Mary

Saints:

3. Nicholas
4. Haralambos
17. Joachim
18. Anna

Iconostasis:

5. St. Demitrios
6. South Deacon Door with the Archangel Michael
7. St. George
8. The Theotokos and Christ Child
9. Royal Doors (shown open with priest officiating at Orthros)
10. Christ the Teacher
11. St. John the Baptist
12. North Deacon Door with the Archangel Gabriel
13. St. Anthony

Other:

14. Holy Shroud
15. Solea -- represents the "high place" in the Temple in Jerusalem
16. The Sanctuary
19. Polyelaios
20. Icon stands
21. Analogion, with chanters (l to r) Brian Herman, Mary McLaughlin,
and Ted Velman