The first endeavor to establish an Antiochian Church in Southern California started in the early 1900's by a handful of Arabic American Orthodox families in Los Angeles. Since its establishment in 1950, there has been a gradual transformation of the Cathedral resulting from renovation, remodeling, and re-beautification.
Today, St. Nicholas is one of the most impressive Orthodox Cathedrals in all North America. The mosaics were specially made in Florence, Italy, by the world-renowned five hundred year old Mosaic School of Michael Mellini and Company.
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral continues to be the spiritual home of thousands of Orthodox faithful in Los Angeles, CA.