Cathedral of St. George (Saskatoon) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George (Saskatoon)
Religion
Affiliation	Ukrainian Catholic
Location
Location	214 Avenue M South Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 2K4
Architecture
Architect(s)	The Very Reverend Philip Ruh, O.M.I.
Architectural style	Byzantine-style basilica
Completed	1923
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Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George -- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George is a beautiful church located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was designed by a special architect named the Very Reverend Philip Ruh in 1923. This cathedral is very important because it's the main church for the Ukrainian Catholic community in the area. It serves as the seat for the Bishop.

History of the Cathedral

The idea for the St. George Ukrainian Catholic Parish started a long time ago.

• On September 29, 1912, the first meeting was held.
• About 40 people joined as members that same year.

The church building you see today is actually the second one for the parish.

• Its construction began in 1939 and finished in 1943.
• It's a very large building made of stone, standing on a strong concrete base.
• The church is about 104 feet long and 90 feet wide.
• Its design is called a Byzantine-style basilica, which means it has a special shape with seven domes.
• The biggest dome is in the center, supported by four large columns.
• This main dome has many arched windows that let in lots of light.

Inside the church, you can see amazing artwork.

• Between 1950 and 1955, Theodore Baran, a member of the church, created the icons and other artistic decorations.
• An Iconostasis, which is a wall of icons and religious paintings, was added in 1991.
• Many important leaders from Ukrainian and Roman Catholic Churches have visited the cathedral.

Church Leaders

From 1992 to 2010, the main priest was Rt. Rev. Vladimir Mudri. Currently, the Parish Priest is Rev. Ivan Nahachewski.

See also

In Spanish: Catedral de San Jorge (Saskatoon) para niños