Help preserve the Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago

I received an email from an Orthodox parishioner in the Chicago area today. The "Partners in Preservation in Chicago" has a list of places they are allowing people to vote on for a portion of money for restoration projects.

Here is the link if you wish to vote on this. There are many projects available to vote on.

http://www.partnersinpreservation.com/

From their website:

An architectural gem and Chicago landmark, Holy Trinity was designed by architect Louis Sullivan and constructed with funds from Czar Nicholas II to serve Chicago’s Russian Orthodox community. It is currently a place of worship for 185 parish families of Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians. Roofing problems and deferred maintenance have damaged much of the decorative sheet metal ornamentation on the exterior.

Here are some stories from its parishioners. Very heart felt:

"Being born in an atheistic society, I came to this country and began attending Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. This is my spiritual home: I worship here, my children were baptized here, several members of my family were buried here. In my heart, this is the premiere cathedral in the country, and we need to beautify her, and care for her so that she may continue serving God. God bless America!"

"Windows are the 'eyes' of any building. Now, our beautiful Cathedral, the last example of Louis Sullivan's religious architecture, has 'black eyes.' We need to fix the windows to once again show the genius of Sullivan, and appreciate the beauty of God."

"Form follows function' is one of the guiding principles set forth by Louis Sullivan. The synthesis he achieved following not only the traditional canons of Orthodox architecture, but also being true to his own vision of architecture is simply awe inspiring."
- Archpriest John S. Adamcio

"Holy Trinity Cathedral is where I truly met God. Louis Sullivan's artistry is exceptional, and deserves preservation. The spiritual beauty and message of the Cathedral is particularly expressed in its architectural beauty. Help us preserve it!"