Municipal Heritage Property

Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael's Parish

Rama, Saskatchewan

Also known as St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael

View of the Front Facade of St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church, 2008.
Photo: Brett Quiring, 2008

Built: 1936
Recognized: 1994
By: Local government

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Description

The Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael’s Parish is a Municipal Heritage Property located in the Village of Rama. The property features a one-storey, wood-frame church with a large central dome built in 1936.

Heritage value

The heritage value of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael’s Parish lies in its use as a place of religious worship. In 1927, the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox congregation was formed, and began holding their services in local residences. In 1936, the parish decided to construct a church with a large dome, and work began on the present building. The property has been used continuously for religious services ever since and has become an important place in the spiritual life of the people of Rama and surrounding district.

The heritage value of the property also lies in its architecture, which is typical of Ukrainian Greek Orthodox churches of the period. Inspired by Byzantine Revival architecture, the property features a large central octagonal dome, cupola-topped towers that flank the main entrance, and a symmetrical composition in the form of a crucifix. Also typical of Orthodox church construction, the interior space features a sanctuary and nave adorned with numerous wood mouldings, and icons depicting religious symbols.

Source:

Village of Rama Bylaw 4-1994.

Register entry

No. 19575

Recognition: Municipal Heritage Property
Recognized by: Local Governments (SK)
Statute: Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)
Date recognized: April 12, 1994
Built: 1936
Builder: Frank Novakowski
Current function: Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Themes: Religious Institutions
Address: Rama, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Reference

“Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael's Parish.” Heritage Guide, Canadian Register of Historic Places entry 19575. https://heritageguide.ca/ukrainian-greek-orthodox-church-of-st-michaels-parish-rama-saskatchewan.

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Character‑defining elements

The heritage value of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael’s Parish resides in the following character-defining elements:

-those elements that reflect its use as a religious property, including the crosses on the top of the church, cupolas and bell tower, and its location on its original site;

-those elements that reflect its architecture typical of Ukrainian Greek Orthodox churches of the period, including the central octagonal dome with cupola, cupola-topped towers flanking the main entrance, rose windows, rounded windows with stained glass, its symmetrical composition in the form of a crucifix, and interior decorative mouldings, ornate altar screen, religious paintings and chandelier.

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