I wonder what they're building in Antiochian Village now. I remember last year they mentioned a new chapel - has anyone been there recently and know if they've finished it yet?
Last year, our priest went to Antiochian Village for a conference and told us that the new chapel was almost completed, only the finishing was still being completed on the inside. I wonder if it's opened for service now. Who was there recently, please share?
Our father also came from there last year and said that almost everything was ready inside, only the iconostasis was being completed. I wonder if they had time to open it in time for Easter. Who went this year, write how it is now.
I don't know if they finished it, but last summer I talked to a lady from our parish who came back from there and said that the icons for the iconostasis were still being worked on by a painter in Pittsburgh. If anyone has been for Easter, let us know how it looks now.
Yes, last year they talked about the chapel of St. Jacob. I was there in June and it wasn't finished yet, the scaffolding was there, but the roof was already there. How about you, Janek, are you going there this year?
Yes, I also heard that the iconostasis was unfinished last summer. I didn't make it to the Village this Easter, but if anyone has been recently let us know how it looks now with the painting. Thanks for bringing it up, Gabriela.
Last summer we went with the family for a day in Antiochian Village and the new church of St. James still had scaffolding and the iconostasis was not ready. We didn't get to go this year, but I'd like to know if they finished the painting inside. Anyone gone recently?
Yes, the chapel of St. Jakub looks quite good, there was no scaffolding this year. My family and I are going for a week in August, the kids want to go to camp again. And you, Maria, are you planning to come back?
I've heard of that painter from Pittsburgh, I think his name is John. Last year I went fishing near there and an acquaintance told me that he still had some big icons to work on. Do you know if that lady from the parish has returned recently?
I'm glad you went last year as a family, Vassilis. I passed by there in May and the icon painting in Agios Iakovos was already finished, very beautiful and bright. But they were still working on the iconostasis, at least then. Did you just go for a day?
Yes, I heard about the painter John from Pittsburgh they mentioned. I was there in April this year with a group of parishioners, and thank God the chapel is open and the icons inside are ready and very clean. But Iconostas still has simple work on wood.
Yes, I remember those scaffoldings in June, the roof already looked nice, but the interior was still in chaos. This year I'm going in May for a weekend with the choir, maybe they'll be able to sort everything out. And you, Maria, what draws you there again?
Yes, the chapel of St. James is almost finished, I was at the service last month and there was no scaffolding. As for the rest, I heard that they are building a new kitchen next to the youth center. Janek, are you planning to go to a camp or just passing through?
Yes, John from Pittsburgh does an excellent job. I visited the chapel two years ago and the icons were still covered in dust, so I was happy when I heard that they were clean. I asked about the Econostas, and they said that the wood needs a final polishing before they install it completely.
Yes, we only went for one day last June, but it was enough for us to see everything in peace. Glad you caught up with the finished painting in May; I had only seen the first few layers. Did they finish the iconostasis afterwards?
Yes, when the Iconostasis shines, it looks very luxurious. I heard that they finished the final polishing last month and it is ready for installation. Did you visit Capella two years ago? The icons were really in need of work. What did you like most about them at that time?
Yes, the iconostasis is now shining as if it is completely new. I visited the chapel three years ago and what I liked most was the old wood on the ceiling. It had a slight smell of incense even if there was no mass. Have you tried going to pray there after the restoration?
Yes, the chapel looks really nice without the scaffolding. And the new kitchen is great news, because the old one was already very worn out. Janek, will you go to this swimming camp in July?
Yes, the iconostasis is really shining, reminding me of my childhood days. I visited the chapel after the restoration and prayed twice. The old wood still retained that light scent of incense. Did you try smelling it while you were there?
Yes, I actually smelled it. The smell of incense mixed with the smell of old wood makes the place make you feel like you are inside your grandfather’s house. I also visited it after the restoration and I used to say to myself that this brilliant iconostasis restored the chapel’s true spirit. Have you tried praying early in the morning there?
Yes, the iconostasis was finished in July, it turned out very beautiful. I went with my wife in May and we stayed two days, we also caught the Holy Liturgy in the chapel. Did you go with the kids?
Yes, we went with our daughter in August and stayed for three days. The iconostasis is indeed wonderful, especially the colors in the morning light. Did you stay in the main building or the cottages?
Yes, the dust was very visible at the time. I heard that the final polishing has already been completed, but I still ask when they will start the actual installation of the Iconostasis. Did you visit the chapel in Antioch Village?
Yes, the dust was really annoying, I saw it myself last visit. The Iconostas will begin its installation soon, God willing. I heard from one of the young men there that they have finished the preparations. Did you visit Capella or anything else?
Yes, dust got into the eyes quickly, I felt it too. I heard that the Econostas will arrive next month, God willing. Did you visit the chapel or do you like the big church?
Yes, the dust was very annoying, even in the garden. I visited the capella two weeks ago, it's quiet and relaxing there. Econostas If next month arrives, we can pray a prayer of thanksgiving together. What do you think?
Nicola, the dust has actually reached our place on the eastern side of the garden. I have been sweeping every two days. The idea of praying thanks after the arrival of the iconostasis is nice, but let us wait a while and see if the installation is finished before the end of the month. Would you rather do it on a Saturday or Sunday?
The dust also reached me on the southern side. I started sweeping in the morning before I went to work. I'm with you, let's wait a while and see if they finish the installation. The best Sunday after Mass, what do you think?
Yes, Nicola, the dust even got on the leaves of the roses that I planted last month. I also visited the Capella two weeks ago and enjoyed the tranquility there. Let us do a prayer of thanksgiving on a Sunday afternoon. If the iconostasis arrives, it will be better for the people who have work.
