Cemeteries

A visit to the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (Star-Peno) and cemetary with a timelapse video and photo gallery.

The history of this church echos many others in the area: early churches built, destroyed by fire in this case multiple times and always rebuilt again.

This church stands at the top of a small hill overlooking a cemetery and farmland beyond.

As was the case with many churches in the area, a history of nationalism inherited from the “old country” affected the lives after settling half way around the world in Canada.

Like a number of other churches in the area, differences of belief and cultural background have separated groups of people who originally worshiped together. In this case the congregation of the St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church originally shared the St. Michael’s Russo-Greek Orthodox Church across the road. Post from RICOH THETA. - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA In 1918 the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada in 1918 was formed and the Ukrainian members of the St.

Another immaculate church in that speaks to the devotion and work ethic of the people from Europe who settled this part of the province.

This church provides an interesting historical twist: here’s an example of a town being named after a church.

Built in 1900 after three years of labour, this church has the distinction of being the oldest original church in Lamont county.

This church, bell-tower, and ajoining cemetery continue the theme of being well-kept and picturesque.

The dome and supporting cupolas of this church are a distinctive bronze colour.