The beauty is in the many ornate details of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. MostBeautifulWTTW
The building is cruciform, meaning it is in the shape of a cross when viewed from above, and the design features arches and vaults in lieu of right angles. The layout of the church itself is symbolic: The western end represents the darkness of the unredeemed world, while the eastern end is filled with light.
The altar faces east, too. The sanctuary is adorned with ornate details, including sacred images called icons. These icons are not mere paintings for decorations, but holy works of art that represent God, the saints, angels, and other religious figures and events. The altar has a hand-carved oak screen called an
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