These are the doors to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, located at the corner of Westridge Road and Friendly Avenue. The purple ribbons represent Christ's pain and suffering and are displayed during the Lenten season. Eastern Orthodox Churches have a long and interesting history, claiming to have been established by Jesus Christ himself. This year, Orthodox Easter is one week later than the Easter of other Christian denominations. Tomorrow, we will have a view just beyond these doors.
According to the website of the Dormition of the Theotokos, in early 20th century, many Greek families immigrated to Greensboro; however, an official house of worship (literally a house at the corner of Oak Court and Church Street) did not open until 1948. The land on which the present church is built was purchased in 1969 and construction plans were started immediately thereafter. Attending the Greek Festival, held on the property each September, has been a Greensboro tradition for decades.
I like this post very much. Anxious to see inside the church tomorrow.
Posted by: Dina | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 09:12 AM
The NC Herb Soceity will hold their Plant Sale here on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00-3:00. It is such a nice venue. Hope all will come.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Beautiful photo of these doors and interesting about the church history
Posted by: RamblingRound | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Very cool commentary. So much to learn!
Posted by: Lessie | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM
nous n'avon pas la hannuka ici en Brésil..#
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