Храм Бойчука

"Boychuk Temple"

The original log church and cemetery were founded in 1902.  In 1915 the church burned down and the following year the present church was built.

The church is no longer in regular use but a service is held on the Sunday closest to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 28.  Following the service there is a blessing of the graves and a pot-luck supper.  

The Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Cemetery are north of Rhein, Saskatchewan, an area rich in Ukrainian culture and heritage.  The parish is often referred to as Boychuk Church because Wasyl Boychuk donated the land for the site.

Depending on where one conducts their research on the church and graveyard there seems to be a discrepancy on the dates the original church burned down and when the present church was built.  The dates stated here were taken from the history sign located at the church site.  

Information courtesy of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church.  Disinformation courtesy of Canada's Historic Sites.

Photographed on July 27, 2021.