Saint Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church
Our expert craftsmen used their exterior gilding skills on five domes for the church.
BUILDING FACTS
Location: Hartford, CT Built: 1972 Original Architect: Designed by Fr. Dimitri Alexandrow with architectural firm Austin & Mead Style: Russian Byzantine RevivalSCOPE
The five onion domes atop Saint Panteleimon Church were stripped, primed, and gilded using 23.75 karat gold leaf. The gold leaf, light as a feather, is the most durable of gilding material available so long as the proper process and techniques are applied.