Manitoba Municipal Heritage Site No. 60
Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of St. Mary
NW 2-21-25 WPM
Rossburn area
Designation Authority: The R.M. of Rossburn
Present Owner: Congregation of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of St. Mary
The Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of St. Mary, the second church built by its pioneer immigrant congregation, displays a fine blend of architectural influences from the old and new homelands. In basic form, details and symbolism, including three prominent domes and a gable-roofed nave, this distinctive wooden building recalls vernacular church designs found in the western mountain regions of Ukraine. In other ways, however, notably through its twin-towered front, the facility represents a transitional style, one that became popular in rural Manitoba as Ukrainian settlers adopted alternative building models, methods and materials. Modestly appointed outside and in, the church, erected by volunteers to replace an outgrown 1905 log structure nearby, and its separate bell tower are well situated on a sheltered hilltop and still welcome a small congregation on special occasions.
