Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church - Nassau, Bahamas
Posted by: denben
N 25° 04.626 W 077° 20.847
18R E 263224 N 2775541
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is located on West Street in Nassau, Bahamas.
Waymark Code: WM12KW7
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 06/12/2020
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The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nassau, was built in 1932; it is noted as an example of historic architecture in the Caribbean islands. It consists of a small wood-frame octagonal Byzantine tower, topped by a groined dome. The community holds festivals on various dates of significance in Greek politics and the Greek Orthodox religion, including Easter (celebrated according to the Julian calendar), the anniversary of Greek independence, and the Epiphany. At the latter, they preserve the custom, referred to as "quaint" by community members, of throwing a cross into the sea and holding a competition to see who can swim out and retrieve it first. A Greek dance gala is also held biannually.
Priest:
Fr. Iraneus Cox
Services Schedule
Sundays:
Orthros (Matins) 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:15 AM
Feast Day:
March 25 - Annunciation of the Theotokos
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Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1932
Diocese: Direct Archdiocesan District
Archdiocese: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Address: 11-13 West Street Nassau, Bahamas
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
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