"A Beautiful Place out in the Country"
Had visited Saint Ascension earlier in the day but felt a need to return to soak up more of the ambient history later in the day.
Over the years I've visited many Ukrainian Orthodox churches but this is one of maybe half a dozen places where the spirits of the past come alive and the past lingers all these years later. Quite a rare and joyful experience.
Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church was photographed at Maryville, Saskatchewan on August 7, 2020.
Sadly evocative...lovely photo composition..I'm led upward through the grassy slope - wondering how many graves are 'planted' the other side of the rise. I pray this holy place has not been levelled.
ReplyDeleteThank you David. The area residents seem willing to let Saint Ascension linger with dignity in the Saskatchewan landscape. You and I both know that's a good thing.
DeleteThis is on my list for a return trip. It is just an interesting spot.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth a return trip. Would love to see it on a bright and sunny spring day.
DeleteBeautiful spot and looks as though the church is somewhat sheltered so that should help it stay the course.
ReplyDeleteHope it stands for many more years so others get to enjoy it as I have.
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