Some Principles of Orthodox Church Architecture

Some Principles of Orthodox Church Architecture, reprinted with Aidan Hart’s blessing, identifies timeless principles of Orthodox Church architecture and suggests ways western church builders might apply them. “Whenever Orthodox churches are built in a mission culture it is extremely important that their design remain true to timeless principles and also reflect the unique character of that mission culture. The churches must be incarnate in their environment and not a foreign import.” Read the article.

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Figure: Interior of St. George Chapel, Louisville, Ky. Architect Thomas Smith designed the chapel after St. George Church on Mt. Athos, St. Anne Skete.