St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church (Montreal) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Montreal |
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| Location | 555, rue Jean-Talon Est Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2R 1T8 |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph-Raoul Gariépy |
| Style | predominantly Byzantine |
| Groundbreaking | 1939 |
| Completed | 1940 |
| Official name: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | 1999 |
The St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church (also known as Église Saint-George Antiochian Orthodox in French) is a special brick church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Villeray neighborhood. This church belongs to the Antiochian Orthodox faith.
The church was built between 1939 and 1940. It was designed by an architect named Joseph-Raoul Gariépy. The main reason it was built was to serve the Syrian Orthodox community living in Montreal. This church is very important to the history and traditions of this community in Canada. Because of its importance, it was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1999. This means it's a place recognized for its special historical value to the country.
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View of interior of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
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Side view
