St. Nicholas Macedonian Orthodox Church (Windsor, Ontario) facts for kids
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| Location | 5225 Howard Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9A 6Z6 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Denomination | Macedonian Orthodox Church |
| Website | macedonianccw.com |
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| Founded | 1971 |
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| Diocese | American-Canadian |
St. Nicholas (in Macedonian: Свети Никола) is a special Macedonian Orthodox Church located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It's a place where people come together to worship and be part of a community.
About St. Nicholas Church
The St. Nicholas Church in Windsor was first started on April 5, 1971. A few years later, on August 12, 1979, a bishop officially blessed the church. Sadly, the church building burned down in May 1980. But the community worked hard, and a new, much bigger church was built in the same spot.
Over its 40 years, the church has grown a lot. It started as a small church that could only hold 50 people. Then it was made bigger to fit 100 people. Today, the church is much larger and can welcome up to 350 people.
A Look Inside the Church
The main part of St. Nicholas Church is a beautiful basilica. It has three large domes and bells that ring out. Inside, you'll see a special screen called an iconostasis, which was made in North Macedonia. This screen is covered with religious pictures called icons.
On the southern wall, there are amazing paintings called frescoes. These frescoes show scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. A Macedonian artist named Gligor Stefanov painted them. There are also plans to add more paintings to the northern wall. On the western wall, there is a balcony where the church choir sings. This balcony is made of beautifully decorated wood.
Community Life and Activities
The church owns a large area of land, about 16 acres (which is about 65,000 square meters). On this land, there's a community center where people can gather. There are also two modern banquet halls, a kitchen, and rooms for staff. The parking lot is big enough for 250 cars.
Outside, you can find a park with a soccer field, surrounded by forests. The church community is very active. It has a women's auxiliary (a group that helps the church), a club for seniors, and a choir group. They even have a radio program! In the past, the church has offered Sunday school classes, religious talks, a Macedonian folk dance group, and a soccer team. There was also a children's drama club and many different exhibits.
