Monuments to Faith: Ukrainian Churches in Manitoba

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Univ. of Manitoba Press, Apr 1, 1990 - Architecture - 208 pages

Ukrainians first came to Canada a century ago, seeking a new life on the western prairies. They brought with them an ancient and rich cultural tradition, deeply rooted in Christianity. The most visible symbol of this tradition is the Ukrainian church with its distinctive cupolas. As soon as the settlers were established in the new land, they began to reshape their environment by building churches in the styles they remembered from their homeland.

In this richly illustrated volume, the authors trace the continuity of tradition in achitecture, art, and community life from Ukraine to the parishes of the Manitoba prairie. In a detailed examination of the exteriors and interiors of forty-nine churches, the book establishes a typology of Ukrainian church designs. Biographies of the architects, master builders, and artists are included, along with a guide to the art and architecture of a Ukrainian church.

 

Contents

1 Introduction
1
2 The Sources of Ukrainian Church Architecture
17
3 The Styles of Ukrainian Church Architecture
33
4 Traditional Church Architecture in Manitoba
45
5 Manitoba Variations
75
6 Contemporary Manitoba Churches
97
7 Major Manitoba Ukrainian Artists
105
Epilogue
137
Appendixes
139
Notes
185
Bibliography
188
Index
192
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Basil Rotoff is a Senior Scholar in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba.

Roman Yereniuk is principal of St. Andrew's College and is a professor in its Faculty of Theology.

Stella Hryniuk holds a Canada Research Fellowship in the Department of History at the University of Manitoba.

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