Churches

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.

Like so many others, this church is an example of a structure rebuilt after a previous church succumbed to fire. Now in need of some repair, the building is still an imposing structure.

The church and the surrounding grounds are expansive and impressive.

The more you read about the history of rural churches, the more you see instances of parishioners breaking off from a congregation to build a new church and form a new congregation.

In 1987 the first Orthodox liturgy on Canadian soil was celebrated near this church site. Completed in 1899, this church was the first Orthodox Church in Canada.