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ST NEKTARIO'S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Location138 MAJOR ROAD,, FAWKNER VIC 3060 - Property No 45382 LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant? Other buildings on the site are not significant. How is it significant? Why is it significant? St Nektario's is architecturally significant for the convincing manner in which a design traditionally executed in solid masonry material has been re-invented in concrete panels. The church displays elements of rich iconography in the circular mosaic motif and the metal window screens as well as the vernacular tradition of an outdoor water source as an important element. The interior is notable for its sculptural internal spaces created by the intersection of domes. St Nektario's Greek Orthodox church is an important and distinctive part of the prolific church architecture practice of Earle and Partners who are better known for their Wesleyan, Anglican and Presbyterian churches. (Criterion E)
St Nektario's Greek Orthodox Church at 144 Major Road, Fawkner designed by James Earle & Partners and built in 1974 is significant. The form, original external materials and detailing and siting of the church, which enables it to be viewed from all sides contributes to the significance of the place.
St Nektario's is of local historic, architectural and social significance to the City of Moreland.
St Nektario's is historically and socially significant as church that demonstrates the growth of the Greek community within Moreland after World War II. First established in an earlier church on the same site, St Nektario's demonstrates the consolidation of worship amongst migrant communities in Moreland. (Criteria A & G)
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Religion
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Church