Iglesia ni Cristo chapel, Washington D.C.

For the Similar Name of Congregation in Manila, Philippines, see Iglesia ni Cristo chapel, Washington (Sampaloc).
Iglesia ni Cristo chapel
Washington D.C.
Location 16th Street, Washington, D.C.
Country United States
Denomination Iglesia ni Cristo
Previous denomination Greek Orthodox Church
History
Former name(s) Saints Constantine and Helen Church
Architecture
Status kapilya (chapel)
Functional status active
Specifications
Number of floors Former Orthodox church building: 1 (plus one basement)
Former school building: 3
Floor area Former Orthodox church building: 14,800 square feet (1,370 m2)
Former school building: 16,370 square feet (1,521 m2)
Number of domes 2
Administration
District Washington, D.C.

The Iglesia ni Cristo chapel in Washington D.C. in the United States is located along 16th Street. It used to be a place of worship and school of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. The Iglesia ni Cristo through the Allison James Estates & Homes purchased the chapel building from Summit Commercial which represents the Greek Orthodox church for $9.2 million in November 2012. It was renovated by the Iglesia as a house of worship for its own adherents.[1][2]

The complex composed with two building. The former Orthodox church building has one story and a basement with a land area measuring 14,800 square feet (1,370 m2) is located within a 1.82 hectares (196,000 sq ft; 18,200 m2) parcel of land. The former school building within the complex is three stories high and measures 16,370 square feet (1,521 m2).[2]

References

  1. ↑ "D.C. church sells for $9.2M". ReBusiness Online. France Media, Inc. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 "The purchase, restoration and renovation of vintage churches". Iglesia ni Cristo. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

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