ST PHOTIOS SHRINE

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL

The St Photios Shrine in Saint Augustine, Florida is a unique and important symbol of Greek heritage in the United States. Established in 1981, the shrine is the first Greek Orthodox shrine in North America. It is dedicated to the memory of the Greek colonists who first arrived in St. Augustine in 1768. The shrine is a two-story Greek Revival-style building, with a central dome, that houses a Greek Orthodox chapel, a museum, and a library.

The chapel features a traditional Greek iconostasis, which is the decorative partition that separates the sanctuary from the main body of the church. The chapel also features a variety of religious artifacts, such as icons and paintings, that were brought to St. Augustine by the original Greek settlers.

The museum houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the Greek settlers and their life in St. Augustine. The library contains a wide range of books and materials related to the Greek Orthodox faith, including a collection of rare Greek texts.

The shrine also includes a gift shop and a café that serves traditional Greek dishes. Visitors can also explore the shrine's outdoor courtyard, which features a replica of the original Greek Orthodox chapel in St. Augustine.

The St Photios Shrine is a significant part of the Greek-American heritage in the United States, and it is a popular destination for visitors from around the world.

ST PHOTIOS SHRINE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAINT AUGUSTINE FL. US MID #8401200035

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 9048298205
• website: http://www.stphotios.com

ST PHOTIOS SHRINE
41 SAINT GEORGE ST
SAINT AUGUSTINE
FL
32084

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