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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church

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Washington Heights, Manhattan
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 124 Wadsworth Avenue
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 124 Wadsworth Avenue

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Church located at 124 Wadsworth Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. It is known for its elaborate Byzantine revival church and for the building's elaborately decorated interior, featuring traditional Byzantine-style wall painting.

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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Wadsworth Avenue, New York Manhattan

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Wadsworth Avenue 124
10033 New York, Manhattan
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