One of my favorite places to visit in New York City, and for a good purpose too! What better activity than praying at Vespers or the Divine Liturgy? Alas, I only took one picture with a flash--should have used the flash more; I do not know if the chapel is open when there are no liturgical services, but I hope it is, since I will definitely be going there again to take some more pictures. I'm definitely leaning towards the East. I do not think it would be difficult for icons to be incorporated into the Latin rite in an organic manner; but what about the iconostasis?
I love the votive candles, especially since they are made of beeswax. They're much better than the votive candles typically found in a Latin church. One does not see them being used as often in suburban churches here in the United States, as far as I can tell, though it is the case that they are more common in ethnic churches. (Like Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara.) There is a Melkite parish in San Jose, which I should visit if I ever move back there. (Along with the Byzantine parish in Los Gatos.)
No comments:
Post a Comment