Our Building Project Progress
Demolition of our old barn has began. This will be the place where the new temple will be build
4/29/2010 Demolition of the barn
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On Sunday, May 9 2010 at 12:30 PM we celebrated the Ground Breaking with a Moleben.
Ground Breaking Ceremony and Moleben
This week the construction began. We got the in ground plumbing done and the the framing for the new slab and walkway.
Beginning of Construction - Week 5/9/2010
We started the week with pouring the slab and walkway.
Week 5/16/2010
The framing of the building.
Week 5/23/2010
The roof of the building.
Week 6/6/2010
Siding and interior
Week 6/13/2010
Not too many visible changes on our new temple. This is the time that you have to look closely to make out a difference.
Week 6/20/2010
The dry walling started last week. It is starting to look a temple inside.
Week 7/25/2010
The dry walling to the most part is finished now
Week 8/1/2010
Further progress on the dry walling. We were also taking a final look at interior choices like wall colors ....
Week 8/8/2010
The interior painting is done. Also the stucco work.
Week 8/15/2010
The dome and cross of temple was raised!
Week 8/22/2010
Doors for the church. Also the new royal doors got their first fitting.
Week 8/29/2010
And there was light!
Week 9/5/2010
Working on the iconostasis
Week 9/19/2010
more work on flooring and iconostasis and sprinkler system and dirt fill outside
Week 10/3/2010
Landscaping preparation - moving in and dedication weekend preparations!
Last update
On the weekend of October 23/24 we were blessed to greet Bishop Peter in our midst with the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God.
He blessed our new church and we had a wonderful festive banquet afterwards.
Blessing of the new Church
Note: If you took pictures or even videos of this event please send them to Fr. Innokenty deacon@saintjonah.org. We would like to share your pictures here.
Videos of the blessing of the church! Long download time!
