Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center:A Guide

This informative guide explores the history, destruction, and rebirth of Saint Nicholas Church at Ground Zero, highlighting its mission, design, and role in remembrance.

This guide, written by the Friends of Saint Nicholas, tells the story of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which was destroyed on 9/11 and rebuilt as a National Shrine at Ground Zero. Designed by famed architect Santiago Calatrava and adorned with stunning icons, the church is a space for remembrance, worship, and reconciliation for all. With this book, visitors and readers will understand the history, purpose, and continued mission of this space. | The Friends of Saint Nicholas was established in December 2019 in order to raise, invest, and disburse funds for the construction and further improvement ofthe Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center. Santiago Calatrava Valls is a Spanish/Swiss architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter. He has offices in New York City, Dubai, and Zürich.