This is Saint Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church and Cemetery near Fosston, Saskatchewan.
The cemetery is just north of the church...
...and was surrounded by a backdrop of ripening wheat.
A grouping of wooden, marble and granite headstones...
...that memorialize church founders as well as many children.
A look inside reveals an inviting and comfortable country church.
The balcony above the front doors...
...and tiny white-painted pews.
Traditionally, music in Ukrainian churches was provided only by the sound of voices without the accompaniment of any musical instruments. This would have been their view while singing their praises.
In my book, Saint Michael's is a little gem on the prairie.
One hundred and ten years and counting.
More photos from a bitterly cold and windy winter day (now doesn't that sound inviting!): "M"
Photographed on July 29, 2021.
Very pretty, both inside and out. I suspect those little pews must have been for children....although I suppose they could put those adults there that were prone to falling asleep during the sermons.
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