EULESS, Texas (RNS) — Vladimir Grygorenko is decorating the dome ... s spent long hours 65 feet above the altar in St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church’s cupola, or dome, painting ...

purple is often used in altar cloths, celebrant vestments, floral arrangements, or other decorations during the lead-up to ...

They can alternatively attach a flower provided by the church. “We have this very large wooden cross we put on the altar ... decorating the cross with beautiful flowers reiterates the Easter ...

For the church’s members, it has been a tradition they enthusiastically participate in year after year. “Another tradition we have is decorating the altar with Easter lilies,” Carson said.

Specifically, for the past four months, he’s spent long hours 65 feet above the altar in St. John ... complete the Euless church’s sacred painting by Pascha, or Easter.