Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity

Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Unknown
Street Address:
30 Race St., Charleston, SC (Charleston County)

Site Number:
2715
Control Number:
U/19/2715
Tax Number:
4600401061
Date Surveyed:
April 2 2003
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
1951 – 1953
Alteration Date:
circa 1965
Historic Use:
Religion
Current Use:
Religion
Historic Core Shape:
Irregular
Architect or Builder:
Tatum, Harold in consultation with Archbishop Athenagoras
Number of Stories:
2
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Brick Veneer
Foundation Materials:
Brick
Roof Shape:
dome
Roof Materials:
raised seam metal
National Register Determination:
eligible;
Signficant Architectural Features:
Central domed round mass; front block flanked by octagonal towers with dome roofs; orthodox cross finials; parapet roof with concrete pediment with Greek writing; diagonal brick courses; three doors with concrete voissors and imposts; stained leaded glass fanlights over doors; doubled round-headed windows with column mullion and stained glass; lower tile roof on central mass and west tower
Historical Information:
Dedicated in 1953, this church was modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Its icons were made by Photis Kontoglou in Greece, the Iconostasis was constructed by John W. Winterich and Assoc. of Cleveland OH, and the Altar was made by George L. Payne Studios of Patterson NJ. John Terzis of Chicago IL, an associate of Mr. Kontoglou painted the icons above the altar, and in April 1998 another associate, Emmanuel Tzirtzlakis restored these frescos. The classrooms behind the church date to 1960 and were designed by Demetrios Liollio.
Quadrangle Name:
Charleston