The Shishkovtzy gate sign at Saint Mary's Holy Dormition Russo-Greek Orthodox Church and Cemetery near Shandro, Alberta in Lamont County.
The Ukrainian settlers began arriving to the area from Shishkovtzy, Bukovina in 1898. The first church was constructed of hand hewn logs in 1905 and was later replaced in 1963 by the church in these photos.
The wrought iron crosses atop the central dome and front cupola.
The church is still used for special services. There is a parish priest who also serves at several neighbouring churches.
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is annually celebrated here on August 28 according to the Julian calendar.
The church, cemetery and grounds are immaculately maintained.
The Orthodox cross marking the cemetery...
...and the memorial cairn were raised for the centennial anniversary in 2004.
The three original bells donated to the first church are still used at the new church. These are cast brass bells from "the old country" and sound wonderful.
The main sign for the church...
...and with the church in the background.
This is just one of many historical churches in Lamont County.
Information courtesy of the Canadian Orthodox History Project, the Orthodox Church in Canada and the Russian Orthodox Church in Canada.
Photographed on January 7, 2019.
Interesting paint colour - I can't say as I've ever seen a yellow church in our area.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little out of the ordinary but I've seen about half a dozen yellow churches in my travels (all in Alberta and Saskatchewan).
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