The interior of the church is finished in beadboard painted two shades of blue.
The small church is built in a cruciform design and this cast iron stove provides the heat. Electricity was never installed in the church so any evening services would have been conducted in candlelight.
A "greeting" table where visitors can sign the guest book and leave a donation. The raised altar can be seen in the background.
Looking south.
The lectern...
...and the choir loft. Traditionally, Ukrainian churches don't have organs or pianos...just voices.
Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ Ukrainian Catholic Church is at Carpenter, Saskatchewan.
Information courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.
Photographed on October 27, 2019.
Blue like the dome of heaven!
ReplyDeleteI'll go along with that.
DeleteInteresting that they would use that colour for the inside.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know, the colour blue used inside a church represents "sky/air" and or "calm." I like these brightly coloured church interiors.
DeleteAmazing use of colour throughout this one. Of course I like blue so this would catch my eye!
ReplyDeleteThis little church - out, in and below, was a highlight of my road trip to the area. Many of the Ukrainian churches I've seen over the years have colourful interiors and this is no exception. Thanks MA.
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