Pokrov

Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church dates back to the mid-1920's.  The central onion dome is a real beauty.

The single bell purchased in 1926 was mounted on posts until 1943 when the bell tower was erected.  

The parish hall was constructed by church members in the early-1960's.  Imagine all the perogie suppers they enjoyed here over the years.  

A cemetery sits on a rise on the northwest corner of the grounds.

A metal cross dated "1925" stands on the eastern edge of the cemetery.  The date is old but the cross in fairly new.

The cemetery accommodates a vast array of headstones and grave covers both new and old.  Look closely...the canola in the background is just beginning to bloom.

The name "Pokrov" refers to a town in Ukraine...a fond memory and a dedication to the settler's homeland.

The church is officially closed but a dedicated group of people keep the buildings and grounds in top-notch condition and I thank them for their time and care.

Information courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.

Photographed near Saint Julien, Saskatchewan on August 5, 2020.