Today, I drove by two Russian Orthodox churches in Jackson, NJ. They were strikingly beautiful with their onion domes glittering in the sun, so unlike other Christian churches that we are used to seeing.
St Mary’s was dedicated in 1955 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since then. It is surrounded by a cemetery which belongs to the other Russian Orthodox church, St Vladimir Memorial Church located less than a mile from it.
Construction of St Vladimir Memorial Church began in 1938, but for various reasons, the church was not fully completed until half a century later, in 1988.
DG MARYOGA said:
The mosaic reproduction of the Russian icon is simply divine!
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neihtn2012 said:
It was a pleasure to photograph the icon and the outside of the two churches. Thank you Doda!
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DG MARYOGA said:
Sublime architecture impressively displayed through your gorgeous photos,Hien!Bravo!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Doda! Next time, I’ll try to go inside and take pictures of other beautiful things like stained glass windows.
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DG MARYOGA said:
It will certainly make a glorious post,Hien.
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elleturner4 said:
Wow! Great photos 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much!
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Indah Susanti said:
Beautiful images! The church is truly beautiful and the blue background makes it look even spectacular!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Indah!
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Mary said:
Wonderful photographs, I like the angles. Beautiful architecture.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Mary!
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AmyRose🌹 said:
Great shots, Neihtn! There is a Greek Orthodox Church here locally that has the same kind of gold domes. It is beautiful. ❤
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Amy. You should post a photo of that Greek Orthodox Church.
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AmyRose🌹 said:
GROAN! Another request. LOL I’ll see what I can do. 😉
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quietsolopursuits said:
Great photos of some very beautiful churches!
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neihtn2012 said:
Aren’t they beautiful?! I was on my way to the Jersey shore but when I saw the churches I had to stop. 🙂
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Dalo 2013 said:
Fantastic shots ~ the one of the mural is so rich. I always struggle with shooting architecture and what you have here are wonderful.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Randall. The interior is supposed to be very beautiful, but I did not see anyone that would let me inside the churches, probably because I was too early and too late. I’ll have to come back and go inside some other weekend, during normal hours.
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Amy said:
Beautiful architecture, great shots!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy. Because it took so long to build them, there were more than one architects.
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katelon said:
Beautiful churches and photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Katelon! Those two churches are quite colorful.
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