St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, a new building in Sandy, is getting its first real icons written by renowned iconographers.
that had sold seeds, plants and trees into a sacred space.
In painting, the artist’s creativity and interpretations dominate, he explains. With iconography, those elements are removed.“The scenes are doctrinal,” Savas says. “They are the visual depictions of the mind of God.” Iconographer George Kordis of Athens creates the icons for the scene of Virgin Mary’s “falling asleep” as he transforms the worship space in the new St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Sandy on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Alkis Pappás stands on scaffolding as he works to create the pentecost Christian festival on the ceiling of the new St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Sandy on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.Maria Panou was Kordis’ student, who studied classical painting. Through it all, Panou says, “I have a big love for Mother Mary, but all the icons work in the same way.Some specifics are standard, but there are also adaptations based on the space.
“I love the way things are connected, harmonious and rhythmic,” Kordis says. “When I finish a project, I am very, very tired but have a sweet feeling that we have served the community.”
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