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In 1911, the Albanians of Worcester organized what is now known as St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church. The church’s current Byzantine-style structure was completed in 1983 and designed by Andrew Isaak of the architectural firm Isaak & Isaak of Manchester, New Hampshire. Throughout the gold-painted sanctuary are illuminated icon paintings by Worcester-based iconographer Dhimitri Cika. Images of Jesus Christ, Mary, archangels and saints as well as significant biblical events, such as the nativity and resurrection, engulf viewers as their eyes wander throughout the sanctuary. When looking up at the dome beyond the ornate chandelier, Christ, flanked by two angels, looks back down with the appearance of empathy and compassion—reinforcing the nature of Jesus’s calling, “to seek and save the lost”.
535 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA 01609
RESPEKT…………. JU LUMTE
I am interested in knowing more about the cookbook published by St. Mary’s Specifically, I am trying to find a recipe for Oshaf, an Albanian dessert. A friend of mine just returned from a vacation in Albania and he said he ate the dish there and it was the most delicious dessert he ever tasted. As a gift to him, I am trying to find the recipe. He has been searching the internet, but cannot find it. Any help you can give will be appreciated. Thank You,
We albanians in Albania and in USA ,mus be proud of the great job painting all of the fresoes and icons by very talented painter Dhimitri Çika Those freskoes and icons have the spiritual and artistic values so we must appreciate these great job . because we are ready to pray in front of icons Christ St. Mary Arcangels etc etc Well Done! Dhimitri Çika .