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The History of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, San Francisco
He started working on the icons and later gave a presentation to Father Anthony and the parish council. The icons were rejected on the basis of artistic style and the type of stones used. The differences between the parish and Mr. Kapousouz could not be resolved amicably. On January 24, 1966, Mr. Kapousouz filed a $50,000 breach of contract lawsuit alleging that Father Anthony Kosturos refused to allow him to complete an altar screen. He said he had artistic differences with Father Anthony and that Father Anthony felt the icons did not conform to the standards of classic Byzantine art.
The lawsuit was settled in court. Four of the icons rejected by Holy Trinity ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/images/Seattle_Kapousouz.jpg see photograph] ) were later installed at [http://www.saintdemetrios.com St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, WA]. St. Demetrios contracted with Mr. Kapousouz to create mosaic icons for the altar, specifically twelve round mosaic icons of the apostles and large mosaic icons of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/images/Seattle_Kapousouz1web.jpg see photograph] }). At the time the icons were installed Father Homer Demopoulos was the pastor of St. Demetrios.
After the lawsuit was resolved the parish contracted with Robert Andrews. He was the 23rd iconographer interviewed after a lengthy interview process. His first project was the icon of Christ on the right side of the altar screen.
The altar screen has mosaic borders that are reflect eight different mosaic styles. The different mosaic styles were designed to complement the light at different times of the day from the stained glass windows.
Over the last forty years Mr. Andrews created every icon at Holy Trinity, now totaling over one hundred, including the Pantocrator. Mr. Andrews’ beautiful mosaic art has turned Holy Trinity into a beautiful cultural landmark that attracts visitors all year round. In this [http://vimeo.com/1164833 video], Mr. Andrews reflected on his work at Holy Trinity and his relationship with Father Anthony Kosturos.
