Orthodox Christmas Gift

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In time for Orthodox Christmas Day on January 7th, we're excited to share this eight-year time-lapse created from millions of images,

The video clip is capturing the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Church which was destroyed during the collapse of the twin towers on 9/11. See Skanska's entire construction process from 2015-2022 for the church and National Shrine, designed by Santiago Calatrava, who also designed the Oculus at the World Trade Center. St. Nicholas officially opened its doors last month just 50 yards from the church's original site.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQxtnf__gCE&feature=youtu.be

"We are grateful to have this historic and impactful time-lapse of the entire reconstruction of the St. Nicholas National Shrine. It's an exciting way for all New Yorkers, and the entire global Orthodox community to see the church as it rises from the ground once again. EarthCam's creative work expresses how this important sanctuary for worship always will be a source of collective healing and restoration for the Greek Orthodox Community, for New York City, for America, and the world."
Michael Psaros, Chairman, Friends of St. Nicholas

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