
photo
by Ben Siepmann

The
narthex symbolizes our earthly life. Here, Orthodox
worshippers light a candle
in a personal prayer and venerate the icon of St. George.
Click on an object to learn more.
Key
1.
Icon of St. Helen (originally hung in the nave where the
Bishop's Throne now stands)
2. Memorial Candelabra (in memory of Olymbia Notis)
3. Sand Candelabra (in memory of York Martin)
4. Manoualia
5.Candelabras (decorative, not used liturgically)
6. Window looking into nave (location of an overhead door that originally
connected the nave to a parlor room)
7. Icon of St. George
8. Entrance to Nave (click the doors to enter)
9. Entrance to Choir Loft (location of original church
office; click the doors to enter)
10. Candle storage rack
11. Copy of the Gospel Book
12. Not visible in this view: Seasonal icon (usually
Christ the Life Giver most days),
Children's icon stand, both beside candle storage
rack.
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