Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (Baltimore, Maryland)

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation is a church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest of the 18 Greek Orthodox parishes in Maryland.[1] The cathedral is an important center of Greek-American culture in Baltimore, and hosts an annual Greek Food Festival.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Location24 W Preston St.
Baltimore, Maryland
CountryUnited States
DenominationGreek Orthodox
Websitegoannun.org
History
Founded1906 (1906)
Dedicated ()
Consecrated ()
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Charles E. Cassell
Architectural typeChurch
StyleNeo-Byzantine
Groundbreaking1888 (1888)
Completed ()
Construction cost$28,500
Specifications
MaterialsGranite

History

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation building was constructed in 1888 (the building originally housed a Protestant congregation), however the current congregation was established in 1906 and only moved to the building in 1937. The cathedral was meant primarily to serve the Greek-American community in Baltimore.[2][3]

In 1975 the cathedral was designated as the state of Maryland's first Greek Orthodox cathedral.

In 1992 the cathedral received a historic designation from the Maryland Commission on Historic and Architectural Preservation.

Architecture

The building's overall design is in the Neo-Byzantine style.

References
  1. Gunts, Edward (April 16, 1998). "Church's 'Prayers Are Answered'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  2. Prevas, Nicholas M. (2007). House of God...Gateway to Heaven: A Centennial History of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation.
  3. Prevas, Nicholas M. (1982). History of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland.


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