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Stornoway - Sts Peter & Paul Ukrainian
Orthodox church, is a heritage/historic site in the country near...
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The ornate interior
with a delightful dome. All the decor was done by hand.
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Wonderful color scheme
and carved pillars.
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The choir loft's pleasing railing
and simple but effective stained glass.
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Votive candle chandelier
I don't think the church has electricity. It is now used only once/year....
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The tabernacle is hand-carved.
That must be Sts Peter and Paul in the icon.
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This ornate wood stove is likely as old
as the church. It must be the only way they heat the church. I hope the one...
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The bell tower/wood shed
hiding in the bushes.
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The bells
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The cemetery, in black & white
Notice that most of the stones face away from the church. According to the...
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Early settlers
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The church hall
was waiting to be painted.
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Wroxton - Sts Vladimir and Olga
Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, looks best in black & white. It...
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Eye-catching Roman-style belfry
is a replica of one found in the village in Ukraine where the first...
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The cemetery
Note the old metal grave marker.
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Wroxton - St Elia Ukrainian Greek
Orthodox church (1953)is right in Wroxton. Sadly, I was not able to make...
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another angle
Note the Greek columns on either side of the entrance.
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The bell
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Wroxton - St Elias Ukrainian Orthodox
church & cemetery, south of Wroxton off Hwy 8.
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Calder - Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic church (1965-66). This is the 3rd...
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Calder - Sts Peter & Paul Ukrainian
Orthodox church. Could not find a marker or cornerstone that revealed...
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The bell tower
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MacNutt - Holy Trinity (Sfanta Treime)
Romanian Orthodox church. This newer church was built in 1958. The old...
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Another angle.
The church is in the country, on secondary Highway 381 west of MacNutt....
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The small outside alter
is common at most Orthodox and Ukrainian churches. It's used for...
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Founding members memorial
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The bell tower
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Right side of the iconostas
with the royal door on the left, and one of the deacon's doors on the right.
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Left side
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Center, showing the royal door
The vaulted ceiling is made of hardwood tile.
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The cross on the altar
and the window behind it.
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Simple but effective window
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One of the banners
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One of the wall icons
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The priest's vestments
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The old church (1903)
It had to be moved, carefully, so that the new church could be built on its...
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This old hand-carved stone
dated May 1903, was found under the altar table of the old church.
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North America
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