An interesting picture of an old church

[ByzCath08]

Sad to see that church without an iconostasis.

 

[CarolNoel]

So sad.

 

[tawny]

Truly sad. We tend to tear down that which is old and beautiful to replace with new and modern.

 

[Patchunky]

CHRISTOS RAZDAJETSJA!
SLAVITE JEHO!!

This is St. Joseph’s today:

stjoebyz.com/

 

[J.J]

*CHRISTOS RAZHADAYET’SYA!

Where is the Iconostasis? Where is the Tetrapod? Where are the rest of the Icons?
Why are there so many pews?

Is this a “real” photo or “photo shopped” insert.

We should always be watchful of “Latinization”, and the downgrading of our traditions. Otherwise, our forefathers will not only be turning in their graves, but will give no peace in our dreams.*

 

[neokarny]

CHRISTOS RAZHADAYET’SYA!

Where is the Iconostasis? Where is the Tetrapod? Where are the rest of the Icons?
Why are there so many pews?

Is this a “real” photo or “photo shopped” insert.

We should always be watchful of “Latinization”, and the downgrading of our traditions. Otherwise, our forefathers will not only be turning in their graves, but will give no peace in our dreams.

It’s a real photo. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, American Eastern Catholics were heavily Latinized at the time of its construction (1930’s if I recall), and this church is a perfect example of the time period.

The pews are, however, a common feature in most Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox (not sure about Oriental Orthodox) churches in the United States. I haven’t been in a single Orthodox church without pews, but honestly it’s a change I’m okay with in comparison to the lack of an iconostasis, etc.

 

[Elizium23]

I can just make out the Greek or Cyrillic letters “САВАОӨ” at the right side of the large arch. It must be the “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts”.

And it seems pretty obvious where the tetrapod is in the usual place, unless I’m mistaken.

 

[Aramis]

CHRISTOS RAZHADAYET’SYA!

Where is the Iconostasis? Where is the Tetrapod? Where are the rest of the Icons?
Why are there so many pews?

Is this a “real” photo or “photo shopped” insert.

We should always be watchful of “Latinization”, and the downgrading of our traditions. Otherwise, our forefathers will not only be turning in their graves, but will give no peace in our dreams.
it actually is pretty typical for 1960 to 1980 period Ruthenian parish; if anything, that I can spot the tetrapod at the ambon is a surprise.

Remember, HG Nicholas ordered the removal of the Iconostasis… but not the icons… so the theotokion and pantocrator usually moved to the sides.

Pews come and go… but the 1956 rubrics for the US Ruthenians and later allow the faithful to sit during the epistle and litanies, so seats are going to remain de rigeur at least until the next revision.

 

[5Loaves]

The pews are, however, a common feature in most Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox (not sure about Oriental Orthodox) churches in the United States. I haven’t been in a single Orthodox church without pews, but honestly it’s a change I’m okay with in comparison to the lack of an iconostasis, etc.

Greek Orthodox around here have pews, but Russian, ROCOR, and OCA have no pews, just the few chairs and benches for those who are not able to stand.

 

[neokarny]

Greek Orthodox around here have pews, but Russian, ROCOR, and OCA have no pews, just the few chairs and benches for those who are not able to stand.

Interesting. The Greek, Antiochian, and OCA churches I’ve been into have all had pews. Most of them were even built as Orthodox churches, and not just purchased as-is. Although I did forget, the one time I’ve been in a church with no pews was a ROCOR monastery’s chapel.