Some readers may be scratching their heads about today’s Mystery Photo, thinking, “I’ve seen that building. Now where is it?” Try your hand at identifying this classic building’s identification. Send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.
Several recognized the last mystery, including George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Stew Ogilvie, Lawrenceville; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Lou Camerio, Lilburn; Ross Lenhart, Stone Mountain; Fran Worrall, Lawrenceville; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex. He wrote: “Today’s mystery is a photograph of the rear of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, located in the heart of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. It is noted for its size and beauty, which can hold services to over 5,000 people at a time. It is also noteworthy as being the largest cathedral in the Balkans, among the 10 largest Eastern Orthodox churches and among the 50 largest Christian churches in the world.
“Construction of the cathedral started in 1882, but most of it was completed between 1904 and 1912. It was built to honor the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, which ultimately led to Bulgaria being liberated from the Ottoman rule. It was named after Saint Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky (1221–1263), a Russian prince who was canonized as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547. In 2008, Alexander Nevsky was declared to be “the main hero of Russia’s history” by popular vote as well as “the greatest Russian” in a television poll. In fact, Saint Alexander Nevsky’s fame has spread well beyond the borders of Russia, as Wikipedia lists 15 different cathedrals all named Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. That includes one in Pittsburgh, Penn. and another in Howell, N.J.” The photograph came from Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill.
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Island foliage: Norcross Gallery and Studios continues its exhibit, “Here Comes the Sun” through Saturday, May 27. Among those artists on display is Lucy Brady’s depiction of Cumberland Island. Hours are Thursdays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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