Bien patrimonial municipal
Intercession of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church
Melville, Saskatchewan
Photo: Government of Saskatchewan, Frank Korvemaker, 2001
- Construction
- 1928
- Reconnaissance
- 1987
- Par
- Administrations locales (Sask.)
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Description
The Intercession of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church is a Municipal Heritage Property which occupies two urban lots in Melville. The property features a wood frame church topped with traditional domes and crosses, built in 1928. The church was constructed in 1928 according to a cruciform plan.
Valeur patrimoniale
The heritage value of the Intercession of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Melville lies in its connection to the religious life of Ukrainian settlers in Melville and the surrounding area. The construction of the church in 1928 demonstrated the desire of the Ukrainian Orthodox settlers to continue their religion in their new land. Designed in the traditional Ukrainian Orthodox style, the building features a cruciform plan and elaborate roofline. The roof consists of a picturesque grouping of three metal domes. The two smaller domes sit atop twin towers which flank the front entryway and a larger central dome is positioned at the crossing. The church serves to preserve Ukrainian culture as it hosts numerous social and cultural events.
Source:
City of Melville Bylaw No. 6/86.
Éléments caractéristiques
The heritage value of the Intercession of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements reflecting the building's function as a Ukrainian Orthodox place of worship such as the domes with cupolas and crosses, unusual trapezoidal-shaped windows, original lighting, stained glass, religious ornamentations and decorations, murals, the cruciform plan, and vaulted ceiling.
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50.92809° N, 102.79621° W
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St. Mary's Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox ChurchSurrey, Colombie Britannique
Mohela Ukrainian Greek Orthodox ChurchKeys RM 303, Saskatchewan
Tiré du Répertoire canadien des lieux patrimoniaux, dans sa dernière mise à jour du 12 décembre 2025. Le texte du répertoire est reproduit mot pour mot.