[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 101 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the anniversary of 
the construction of the St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral. This 
architectural wonder has housed this faithful congregation for ninety 
years.
  In addition to celebrating their anniversary, the Cathedral community 
has been engaged in a comprehensive restoration and improvement 
project. The beautiful Neo-Byzantine murals are being cleaned and 
restored. In addition, new gold leaf gilding, marble floor, and carpet 
are being installed and an entry-way will be constructed that will be 
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  Over 500 individuals call St. Theodosius their spiritual home. The 
church community traces it history back to its founding in 1896 as the 
first Orthodox Community in Cleveland. Since then, this historic church 
has served the Tremont neighborhood and the rest of the Cleveland 
community in countless ways. Recently, it has been active in helping 
the needy by providing a Food Pantry every month along with hot lunches 
and holiday meals.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this congregation and 
their architectural marvel. May they serve their community faithfully 
for another ninety years and beyond.

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