Autre nom(s)
RUSSO GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL
Dickibush Church
Dickiebush - Russo-Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter and Paul
Dickiebush Church
RGO Church of St. Peter & Paul
RGO Church of Sts. Peter & Paul
Russo-Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter & Paul
Russo-Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
St. Peter and Paul Dickie Bush Church
St. Peter and Paul Russo Orthodox Church
St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church
Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1909/01/01 à 1912/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2004/10/28
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is prominently located on a 4.05 hectare site atop a hill near Willingdon, in rural Alberta. The Byzantine Revival style church retains its historical association with the adjacent community hall and cemetery, which are not included in this designation.
Valeur patrimoniale
The historical significance of the Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul lies in its provision of structural and artistic evidence of the Bukowinian culture that prevailed in the northern reaches of what has been termed the Ukrainian Block of east central Alberta. Its style and upkeep, in an area with many other Eastern Rite churches, prominently illustrates the faith and religious dedication of the Ukrainian immigrants who settled north of the North Saskatchewan River after the turn of the twentieth century. The Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a significant contributor to the cultural landscape of the region.
Architecturally, it is an excellent example of the Byzantine Revival style brought to Canada by Ukrainian immigrants. Built between 1909 and 1912, under the direction of Stephan Rosychuck, the design of the church includes features characteristic of the style such as vertical emphasis, tiered log construction, octagonal onion domes clad in silver-painted metal sheeting; and cruciform plan. The interior contains decorations, furnishings, fittings and fixtures typical of the period and style.
Source: Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, Historic Resources Management Branch (File: Des. 1954)
Éléments caractéristiques
The character defining elements of the Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul include:
- form, massing and orientation of the church on its site;
- features of the Byzantine Revival style, including: central cruciform plan; tiered structure; large onion dome over the crossing and subsidiary domes; emphasis on verticality; round-arched windows; coloured glass cross in the sash; decorated iconostasis; wall and dome paintings; altars, furnishings, fittings and fixtures;
- log and frame construction system;
- exterior cladding and paint;
- integrated bell tower;
- landmark location atop a hill;
- unimpeded view planes.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Alberta
Autorité de reconnaissance
Province de l'Alberta
Loi habilitante
Historical Resources Act
Type de reconnaissance
Ressource historique provinciale
Date de reconnaissance
2003/07/15
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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Thème - catégorie et type
- Établir une vie sociale et communautaire
- Les institutions religieuses
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Religion, rituel et funéraille
- Centre religieux ou lieu de culte
Architecte / Concepteur
Stephan Rosychuck
Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, Historic Resources Management Branch, Old St. Stephen's College, 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 (File: Des. 1954)
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
4665-0839
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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