The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons Elevates and Installs Cross on the Dome of New Sanctuary

SOUTHAMPTON, NY- On Sunday, April 29th, three hundred members of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons gathered to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of their new sanctuary and its accompanying community facilities as they witnessed the elevation and installation of the Justinian Cross atop the dome of their new church, currently under construction on St. Andrew Road in Southampton, New York. Construction of the growing congregation's new sanctuary began approximately one year ago, and is scheduled draw to completion in November of this year.

The new sanctuary is built in the classical tradition of Orthodox Christian Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture, drawing elements from the ancient Christian churches of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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May 01, 2012