Ancient ceremony opens the door to a new era for worshippers at a Utah garden-center-turned-church

Head of Greek Orthodox Church in America visits to mark the historic occasion.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Father Anthony Savas of St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Sandy celebrates Archbishop Elpidophoros of America as he attends opening services on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the new church that was transformed from a garden center into a sacred sanctuary by iconographers from Athens.

Ancient ceremony opens the door to a new era for worshippers at a Utah garden-center-turned-church

Head of Greek Orthodox Church in America visits to mark the historic occasion.

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