{"product_id":"saint-nicholas-national-shrine-at-the-world-trade-center-the-iconographic-program-9781785516269","title":"Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center: The Iconographic Program","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebration of this luminous jewel of a church, which serves as a memorial to all those who tragically lost their lives on 9\/11 and provides a place of quiet reflection open to all.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe original Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was founded in 1892 and sat at the foot of the World Trade Center in New York City. Tragically, the church was completely destroyed in the collapse of Tower Two during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Determined to rebuild, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese selected world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava to re-create the church near the original site. Using marble from the same quarries as the Parthenon, Calatrava developed his plan from a wealth of Byzantine precedents for the church's structure, including the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Shrine's iconographic program was created by Bishop Joachim of Amissos (John A. Cotsonis) and brought to realization by the celebrated iconographer Father Loukas of the Monastery of Xenophontos on Mount Athos. It is the only church in the United States whose complete iconography is painted by an Athonite monk. This luxurious volume, rich with stunning photography, is a comprehensive overview of the history, construction, and iconography of the Shrine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bishop Joachim of Amissos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scala Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785516269","brand":"Scala Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45229583237257,"sku":"9781785516269","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_c12713ef-cb43-4598-b192-6b41421511a6.jpg?v=1770111764","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/saint-nicholas-national-shrine-at-the-world-trade-center-the-iconographic-program-9781785516269","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}