Austin

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

601 S. Central Ave.

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Saturday

10 AM - 12 PM

Sunday

1 PM - 4 PM

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

P. E. Camburas

OHC Appearances

2019, 2023, 2025

DETAILS:

Celebrating 100 years in 2025, the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church is dedicated to the Dormition ("Falling Asleep") of the Mother of God. The original wooden structure was replaced by the current edifice in 1937. Built in a Byzantine-Romanesque style, its copper-patina dome, visible from the Eisenhower Expressway, invites visitors to explore the ecclesiastical treasures inside. The iconography is a mixture of the Western and Eastern Christian traditions. The classical Byzantine stained glass windows from the 1950s are some of the finest in the Western Hemisphere. The iconostasis ("icon screen"), redone in the 1990s, serves as the focal point of worship. The lower level St. Katherine Chapel has additional icons including several from the 1925 church.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

Mandatory 10-minute tours of the main church and chapel will be offered by Church members. Photography is welcome, but please no food and drink inside the church.

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