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Greek Orthodox Church Opening Celebration Scheduled For Thursday

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Massive double-doors lead to the sanctuary of the soon-to-be-open Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

Massive double-doors lead to the sanctuary of the soon-to-be-open Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

A biblical passage from John 10:9 is carved into the door leading to the sanctuary of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

A biblical passage from John 10:9 is carved into the door leading to the sanctuary of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

A chandelier adorned by Justinian Crosses hangs above the sanctuary of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

A chandelier adorned by Justinian Crosses hangs above the sanctuary of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. BRANDON B. QUINN

The newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church sports massive marble columns adorned by a Justinian Cross. BRANDON B. QUINN

The newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church sports massive marble columns adorned by a Justinian Cross. BRANDON B. QUINN

The altar of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

The altar of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

flanked by religious icons preserved from the old church. BRANDON B. QUINN

flanked by religious icons preserved from the old church. BRANDON B. QUINN

The center aisle of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

The center aisle of the newly constructed Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

where Archbishop Demetrios of America will lead a procession of church officials and parishioners on Thursday

where Archbishop Demetrios of America will lead a procession of church officials and parishioners on Thursday

the church's official opening day. BRANDON B. QUIN

the church's official opening day. BRANDON B. QUIN

authorBrandon B. Quinn on Aug 14, 2013
After more than a decade of planning and two years of construction, the official opening of the new Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Shinnecock Hills—formerly known... more

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