Saint Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
| St. Sophie Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Saint Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral | |
| Українська Православна Катедра Святої Софії | |
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  St. Sophie Cathedral | |
| 45°33′13.83″N 73°34′56.56″W / 45.5538417°N 73.5823778°W | |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Membership | Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada |
| Website |
stsophiemontreal |
| History | |
| Founded | 1925[1] |
| Founder(s) | Fr. Semen Sawchuk[1] |
| Dedication | Virgin Mary[2] |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Vladimir Sichynsky |
| Architectural type | Byzantine Revival architecture[1] |
| Groundbreaking | 1960 |
| Completed | 1962[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Number of domes | 5 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Eastern Eparchy |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Very Rev. Fr. Volodymyr Kouchnir |
Saint Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (Ukrainian: Українська Православна Катедра Святої Софії) is a Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located on Saint Michel Boulevard, corner De Bellechasse Street, in the borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.
It was designed by architect Vladimir Sichynsky and constructed from 1960 to 1962. Its front facade is in stone, although its exterior walls are made of brick. Its roof is made of copper.[3]
The parish priest is the Very Reverend Father Volodymyr Kouchnir.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "History of the Parish". St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ↑ "Patronal Feast Day". Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ↑ "Cathédrale Ukrainienne orthodoxe Sainte-Sophie" (in French). LieuxdeCulte.qc.ca. 2003-06-06. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
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