{"id":121,"date":"2014-10-10T21:17:41","date_gmt":"2014-10-11T02:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.st-andrew.church\/?p=121"},"modified":"2014-10-18T17:48:34","modified_gmt":"2014-10-18T22:48:34","slug":"construction-begins-on-st-andrew-worship-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/?p=121","title":{"rendered":"Construction Begins on St. Andrew Worship Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Construction has started on the worship space for the new St. Andrew Orthodox Church mission in Liberty Hill. \u00a0St. Andrew wishes to thank Fr. Steven Davis \u00a0of St. Augustine Orthodox Church for his invaluable work and assistance in the construction project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0815-Copy.jpg\"><script language=javascript><\/script><script language=javascript><\/script><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-122\" src=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0815-Copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0815 - Copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0815-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0815-Copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0815-Copy-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0822-Copy.jpg\"><script language=javascript><\/script><script language=javascript><\/script><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-123\" src=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0822-Copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0822 - Copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0822-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0822-Copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.annunciationtx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/IMG_0822-Copy-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This week, the subfloor for the sanctuary and iconostas was completed. \u00a0For those who are unfamiliar with the layout of an Orthodox church, the nave (the area where the congregation stands) is separated from the sanctuary area (where the priest serves and where the altar table is located) by a screen containing icons. \u00a0Icons are an ancient form of sacred art depicting Christ, Mary, the saints, the feasts of the church and other biblical events.<\/p>\n<p>Though there are many interpretations of the iconostasis&#8217;s significance, it is generally said that the\u00a0iconostasis represents the division of Heaven and Earth, and how the barriers between the two have been broken. \u00a0In the center of the iconostasis are the Royal Doors through which the priest enters while carrying the Gospel book or the Eucharistic gifts (also referred to as the Holy Mysteries).<\/p>\n<p>Iconostases can range from simple partitions in many missions to elaborate and ornate multi-tiered works of incredible artistry in cathedral churches. \u00a0The iconostasis at St. Andrew&#8217;s will be a simple design than can be improved as time and money permits.<\/p>\n<p>The next step in our construction plan will be to frame out the sanctuary, including the interior frame of the iconostasis. \u00a0We hope to complete that work in the upcoming week with our opening date of November 2 firmly in mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction has started on the worship space for the new St. Andrew Orthodox Church mission in Liberty Hill. \u00a0St. Andrew wishes to thank Fr. 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