McGregor Cross, (sculpture).

McGregor Cross, (sculpture).

Chrysostomides, Stavros Alexander, 1923-2007, sculptor.

McGregor Cross, (sculpture).

Steel, painted.

Approx. H. 30 ft.

Dedicated to the Glory of God/1990 A. D./Stavros A. Chrysostomedes (sic)/Sculptor

A tall linear steel sculpture with a white epoxy coating. Composed of five pieces. A tall narrow central Celtic Cross, with an abstract sun on it, representing eternal love of God. Twelve rays from the center of this sun represents the twelve disciples. The four spires surrounding the cross represent the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). Attached to the spires fin-like protrusions symbolize the tongues of fire of the Holy Spirit.

Emblem -- Cross

Religion -- New Testament

Religion -- Christianity

Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Irmo

Administered by McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212

Located McGregor Presbyterian Church, Irmo, South Carolina

Cost of this sculpture was $12,500. IAS files contain a related pamphlet.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, South Carolina survey, 1994.

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