A crisp and cold day in north-central Saskatchewan. The sun was trying hard to break through the clouds.
This is Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Cemetery at Tarnopol, an area that was predominantly settled by Ukrainian and Polish immigrants.
The congregation was formed in 1920 and held services in the Ukrainian National Hall until 1925 at which time a church was constructed.
A new church (the one shown in these photographs) began construction in 1962 and was opened in 1964.
The central dome and cupolas topped with wrought iron crosses.
Just about everything was white.
Some shots of the church and bell tower.
All the headstones and trees were covered in hoar frost.
The cornerstone laid in 1962.
I really love these handcrafted domes.
The main marker for the church and cemetery.
A close-up of the main gate.
A shot from the road passing the church.
The simple front gate...the church is mostly hidden behind the big spruce trees.
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Photographed on October 26, 2019.
The degree of craftmanship isn't something you see too often anymore, particularly in such a relatively new build.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find any information on the builder but whoever it was knew what he was doing.
DeleteOnion domes are always spectacular!
ReplyDeleteYou said it!
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