Photojournal: Holy Protection Russian Orthodox Church, Austin, Texas
A parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.    http://www.orthodoxaustin.org
Meeting at 5401-B Clay Ave., Austin, TX  78756.

The opening of our church has been delayed. We are still meeting at 5401-B Clay Ave. The new church property shown below is at 1701 Peridot Rd., Pflugerville, TX 78660. 

New Building for Church and Center ~ 'This shall be called the House of God, and the Gate of Heaven!'


All images are thumbnails. Click it to see greater detail. Above: front view of the soon-opening Russian Orthodox church and center.  



Above is another view of the front of the church and missionary center. The church entrance is at the left. 



Another view of the new church and Orthodox missionary center. In back is the priest's residence; in center, somewhat recessed, the vestry of the church.



Priest's residence. Fr. Aidan is a monastic and we expect another monastic will soon arrive.



A view of the back of the church and center. The apse-like protrusion is actually our new trapeza (dining hall). 



Part of the new Trapeza or dining hall. This room has already been modified and is expandable (can be joined to the next room).



The future nave of the new temple, which will be dedicated to the Most Holy, Most Pure Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God. The fireplace was completely removed.  



Removal of the fireplace from what will be the holy church.   



The future nave altar and part of the future nave--after flooring, fireplace, etc., were cleared out.



The altar portion of the church, the laying of the raised altar platform (solea).



The nave, a cross-view, removal of tile (we're installing hardwood), hallway to the kitchen, children's education room, and media room.



View of the future nave, with the altar platform or solea well on its way. View from the future choir "loft"



Part of the raised altar area: the right kliros wall starts to go up. We will have a left and right kliros.

Pictures courtesy of Reader Andrew.   Back to http://www.orthodoxaustin.org