Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Los Angeles, California)

 historic landmark, sunday school, church hall, Orthodox church, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Saint Sophia (in Greek Ἁγία Σοφία Hagia Sophia, meaning Holy Wisdom), was built by Charles Skouras in 1952, in what was then the Greek section of Los Angeles, California. It is located at W. 15th Street and S. Normandie Avenue in what is now the Harvard Heights neighborhood. This Greek Orthodox church is the result of a Hollywood success story. When Charles and his brothers, Spyros Skouras and George Skouras, were still trying to get ahead in Hollywood, Charles made a vow to God that he would build the most majestic cathedral if God would grant him success in show biz. He got his wish, becoming head of Fox Coast West. A man of his word, Charles built the Saint Sophia in Los Angeles.

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