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Originally posted by Sonny:
RC,

I admit that this is the type of church architecture one would more likely expect to see in Nassau, "The Keys." or Belize. It does seem to be out of place for the Space Coast. (Unless they intend on using it as a navigation marker for shuttle landings smile ).

But St.Mary's is a missionary parish with excellent outreach ministries and they have a true passion for souls. And how many of our parishes, or Orthodox parishes, are able to send missionary teams to the Caribbean? St. Mary's can and they do. So, if the architecture is a bit exotic, can't we overlook that when we take into consideration that they are doing the work of the Lord in inviting souls to be the "temples of the Living God?" In other words, they have their priorities in order.

Also, more and more people from the Caribbean are settling in the Brevard County area and architecture that might seem exotic to us is just like home to many of these immigrants.

Sonny


BTW: Speaking of Brevard County:

My former pastor, Father Sean Heslin, presently pastor of Our Savior's parish in Cocoa Beach, was brutally assaulted and beaten this Friday afternoon.

He is in critical condition but, thanks be to God, he is expected to recover. Your prayers would be appreciated.

His attacker has been apprehended and Father Sean certainly would want us to pray for him, as well.

[ 02-03-2002: Message edited by: Sonny ]