The altar -- which is elevated a few steps above the pews -- symbolizes the heavenly sanctuary. The icon screen was moved from their old building in Waukegan. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

"We're ahead of the curve everywhere that you see white walls one day will be icons," said Father Cosmas Haleakis, Parish Priest of Saint Demetrios Church. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

The gold-colored dome of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church glistens in the sunlight. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

Located on the screen is the icon of Christ give a blessing after the Resurrection. An oil lamp in the foreground.| Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

A hand-carved dove that is used to hold the Book of Gospels stands on the front of the pulpit. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

An icon in the Baptistry area depicts St. John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

An empty crucifix stands with an icon of the resurrection. The carved statute of Christ was removed since it is during the 40 days between Easter and the Assumption. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

An ornately decorated hand carving that depicts the image of a church holds a portable icon of the Resurrection. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media

"We're ahead of the curve everywhere that you see white walls one day will be icons" said Father Cosmas Haleakis, Parish Priest of Saint Demetrios Church. | Rob Dicker~Sun-Times Media