Greek Orthodox Christening | Cathedral of St Sophia

Friday, January 7, 2011 | Christening

I have just finished editing a Greek Orthodox Christening from last month and although don’t have permission to post photographs of the family, really wanted to share some images of the stunning Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia in Moscow Road, W2. I have worked there before and it’s dark – so tricky to photograph and definitely somewhere to use specialist equipment – the rich woodwork, mosaic tiles and precious metals and stones glint with a dull beauty. This collection includes perhaps my favourite photograph from 2010 – can you guess which one it is?

St Sophia's at Moscow Road, London W2 - Greek Orthodox Church St Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church London - venue of a Greek Orthodox Christening with traditional ceremony. St Sophia's Cathedral Moscow Road, London W2 - mosaic ceiling details including its dome. Carved wooden seating at St Sophia's, London W2. It is the venue for many London Greek Orthodox Christenings. The font fills with a hose for a Greek Orthodox Christening at St Sophia's in London, W2, Moscow Road. A white Christening layette awaits the baby in St Sophia's Cathedral, Moscow Road, London W2. Lit candles glowing in the dark at St Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, West London. A priest holds a Christening cross gold necklace ready for a ceremony - St Sophia's Cathedral.