Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (Baltimore, Maryland)
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation | |
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39°18′16″N 76°37′03″W / 39.304472°N 76.617528°W | |
Location | 24 W Preston St. Baltimore, Maryland |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
Website | annunciationbaltimore |
History | |
Founded | 1906 |
Dedicated | |
Consecrated | |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) | Charles E. Cassell |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Neo-Byzantine |
Groundbreaking | 1888 |
Completed | |
Construction cost | $28,500 |
Specifications | |
Materials | Granite |
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation is a church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest of the 18 Greek Orthodox parishes in Maryland.[1] The cathedral is an important center of Greek-American culture in Baltimore, and hosts an annual Greek Food Festival.
History
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation building was constructed in 1888 (the building originally housed a Protestant congregation), however the current congregation was established in 1906 and only moved to the building in 1937. The cathedral was meant primarily to serve the Greek-American community in Baltimore.[2][3]
In 1975 the cathedral was designated as the state of Maryland's first Greek Orthodox cathedral.
In 1992 the cathedral received a historic designation from the Maryland Commission on Historic and Architectural Preservation.
Architecture
The building's overall design is in the Neo-Byzantine style.
References
- ^ Gunts, Edward (April 16, 1998). "Church's 'Prayers Are Answered'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Prevas, Nicholas M. (2007). House of God...Gateway to Heaven: A Centennial History of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation.
- ^ Prevas, Nicholas M. (1982). History of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland.
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External links
- Official website
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