holy ascension Archives – Orthodox Arts Journal

Painting a Magnificent Dome in South Carolina

By Andrew Gould | August 5, 2016 |

I would like to share a great milestone in the history of my own parish – the painting of the dome. Holy Ascension in Charleston, South Carolina, was consecrated in 2008. We have looked forward to the completion of the dome with great anticipation, and the results have far exceeded my own expectations. I believe it…

‘Living Tradition’ Symposium in Charleston, SC – Videos Online

By Andrew Gould | May 28, 2015 |

On May 23rd, iconographers Philip Davydov and Fr. Silouan Justiniano spoke at a symposium titled “Living Tradition: Painting Sacred Icons in the 21st Century”. The event was the first of its kind organized by the Orthodox Arts Journal. It was held at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Charleston, SC. The event focused on the question…