St. Photios Shrine Greek Orthodox National Shrine
41 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
February 10, 202
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, located on St. George Street is dedicated to the Greek people in America in 1768 and the immigrants that sought a better life in the New World. It is the first national shrine of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America. Today it works as an educational center where people can learn about Greek ancestry through art, artifacts, photographs, and historical documents.
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Artifact:
Saint Photios the Great, born around 820, was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople during the ninth century. Photios expressed his faith in the Church through his writing. He became the defender of the autonomous traditions of his church and went against leaders during the 9th century.
Artifact:
Christ the Pantokrator
Early 19th century, Greek
Tempera on wood, with bronze and gilded riza
Gifted by Alfred Anthony Funai 2004,
New York, NY and Palm Beach, FL
in memory of Alfred Funai Sr.
Image in Conversation:
Illustrated by Francis Frith
1862-1863
The Holy Bible by Francis Frith was published by William Mackenzie in 1862. It's one of the best-selling books of all time with editions ranging from paperback and rare and collectible treasures. The bible is highly valued for its content and art. The most priced copies have illustrations, etchings, paintings, and embroidery. It is known to be one of the most beautiful and influential Bibles.
Image in Conversation:
The Temple of Hera is one of the oldest monuments in Greece built approximately in 590 BC. The temple was originally meant for Zeus and Hera, but was later changed after the Temple of Zeus was constructed. Although the temple was destroyed by an earthquake historians believe that the temple only had one room and a corridor. Even in ruins, the temple remains a prestigious piece of history.
Literature Passage:
One Hundred Love Sonnets: XVII
Pablo Neruda
"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where,"
St. Photios's Shrine is a place dedicated to telling the history of holy figures and Greek immigrants. It is a place where people of Greek heritage can go to learn about the history of the first Greek immigrants in America. Even though visitors may not know these people or holy figures, it is a place for learning and appreciation.
Creative Response:
This is a drawing of a Greek symbol to highlight the Shrine's history.
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