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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Type: Art Museums, Museums, Religious Sites
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It took the Greek community in Los Angeles close to 50 years to make St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church a reality. Built in 1952, the green-domed Byzantine-influenced cathedral design is reminiscent of... Read More
It took the Greek community in Los Angeles close to 50 years to make St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church a reality. Built in 1952, the green-domed Byzantine-influenced cathedral design is reminiscent of churches back in the community's home country of Greece. The parishioners began gathering together in 1906 and as the years passed, many well-known Greek-Americans became part of this traditional church, including actors Telly Savalas and George Chakiris. The cathedral's ornate interior features massive chandeliers, high arches lining the nave and an elaborate altarpiece and fresco above. Services are held on Sundays, and visitors can visit the cathedral from Tuesday to Sunday at selected times.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Historic Churches: "The church is also the location for the annual Los Angeles Greek Festival, a food, wine, music and cultural fest held every October for more than 20 years."
- Best for Historic Churches Because: One of the loveliest historic churches on the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument list, designated in 1973.
