Byzantine Revival style

Semidome in apse

In the upper half of the chancel above the wood carving appear eleven small arches supported by double marble columns.

Greek wave scroll is used to represent the River of Life.

Following an early custom of representing in the apse or chancel some symbol of The Creation, in the semidome there is an original composition of Mr. William Francis, a Buffalo artist.

First ten characters of the Hebrew alphabet, used interchangeably as numerals representing the Decalogue of the Old Testament Law

The symbols of the Four Evangelists: flying eagle (John)

The symbols of the Four Evangelists: And the first beast was like a lion (Mark)

The symbols of the Four Evangelists: e a calf (Luke)

The symbols of the Four Evangelists: A a face like a man (Matthew)

Eleven small arches supported by double marble columns

First ten characters of the Hebrew alphabet, used interchangeably as numerals representing the Decalogue of the Old Testament Law

First ten characters of the Hebrew alphabet, used interchangeably as numerals representing the Decalogue of the Old Testament Law

The curved screen of the chancel is composed of a beautiful frame of decorated wood carving, setting off seven symbolic panels

Far left: The candlestick is supported by two seraphs and is framed by an arch supported by cherubim, surmounted by flying birds.

The central panel represents an elaborate candlestick surrounded by an intricate design of interesting vines supported by two seraphim and crowned by two birds.

Arcade supported altar

Detail from previous photo

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