This sanctuary is often referred to as the “Serediak” Church, since there were several Serediak families living in the area when the district was first homesteaded by immigrants from Bukowina, in Western Ukraine. After forming a congregation, local residents acquired ten acres of land eight miles north and one mile east of present day Mundare, where they constructed a place of worship in 1905.
Sometime in 1919–1920 this pioneer era sanctuary was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, after which a larger church was erected on the same site in 1923. This second sanctuary served the St. Demetrius congregation until 1967, when it too was destroyed by fire. The parishioners, inspired by their deep faith, once again rose to the occasion to rebuild the church. By 1968, the church was completed in its present form. The original bell tower, housing two bells, still stands on the site.
In spite of the tragic losses due to fires, the parish functions to the present day celebrating the Liturgical Services as well as providing facilities for baptisms, marriages, funeral and memorial services.
In 2005 parish celebrated 100th Anniversary.
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GPS Co-ordinates: 53.715240, -112.310517
Affiliation: Patriarchial Parishes of Russian Orthodox Church in Canada
