Restoration works progress
Started on June 11. 2001
We are going forward
with your donations!
NEW PHOTOS OF THE CHURCH .FEBRUARY 2/ 2002 |
Basement of the church, 4 old rooms built on 1932, are converted as a library for the benfit of the Secondary School
Basement of the church, 4 old rooms built on 1932, are converted as a library for the benfit of the Secondary School
Basement of the church, 4 old rooms built on 1932, are converted as a library for the benfit of the Secondary School
2 new confessionals
" Abou Khaled " building up the Baptistery
The readings stand, the black stone is taken from Oum Alrassas, an archaeological site, 5th century, 50 km south of Amman
Saint Mary's Altar
Sacred Heart of Jesus altar
Tabernacle altar , the tabernacle is not ready yet, it will be done in Lebanon by " Maison de l'art " of fused glass
New chandelier
Main altar , with Greek inscription enclosed , 5th century
Greek inscription " Lord Jesus , grave of Bishop Athanasios " s tomb stone from the 5th century, From Kherbet Alsamra , 40 km east of Amman . The stone is enclosed in the main altar .
Way of the Cross
Holy Water stone
Church entrance of oak wood
Tea & sun are needed to warm up! Brave & nice people working in the church restoration
June 2001- Removing church furniture in order to start restoration works
June 2001- Covering floor tiles with gypsum to protect from damage
June 2001- Removing old rainwater drains from the old roof
June 2001-Removing old eternit (asbestos) sheets from the roof
June 2001- Old wooden trusses under the stripped eternit sheets ( asbestos) will be replaced by stronger steel trusses to support new loads from red tils and gypsum board ceiling
July 2001-The old roof completely stripped , revealing works performed 80 years ago
July 2001- Old arches supporting the main girder of the old roof still in very good condition
July 2001- timber working platform to facilitate placing new steel beams for the new red tiles roof
July 2001- Rev. Hanna Kildani Parish Priest discussing with Decorator ( in the middle) and Electrical Engineer( to the left) new contemplated decorative features
August 2001-Consulting Engineer Samir Saad inspecting timber supports under red tiles
August 2001-Red tiles placed over the lower part ( left ) of the church ceiling
August 2001 : " Tognana Laterizi " Italian red tiles replaced the old asbestos sheets