Memories of Ukrainian Orthodox Churches in Alberta

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elcome to a DRAFT PDF and ebook versions of our upcoming book – Memories of Ukrainian Orthodox Churches in Alberta. This book combines the histories of 66 Ukrainian Orthodox parishes researched and written up by Jars Balan with the photographs from this Pioneer Churches website taken by Russell Sawchuk and others. This book also contains a list of ALL known Alberta UOCC parishes and cemeteries.

Some of the parish chapters are not yet completed as they still require the appropriate photographs to be added. These photographs will either be taken this year, or appropriate images obtained from other sources. Incomplete chapters are indicated by an asterisk (*). To view the PDF version, click or tap on the Chapter link. Remember that this book is still a work in progress. Final versions including a hard-cover print book are expected to be available by mid- or late-2026.

0. Introduction and Table of Contents 

1. Andrew. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

2. Anshaw (Dupres). Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church

3. Athabasca. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

4. Bellis. All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

5. Big Meadow (Lessard). Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church

6. Bonnyville. Saint Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church

7. Borowich. Saint Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church

8. Boyle. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

9. Boyne Lake. Holy Cross Ukrainian Orthodox Church

10. Brinsley. Holy Spirit / All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

11. Calmar. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

12. Cappon. (Buffalo) Saint Wolodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church

13. Craigend. Saint Demetrious Ukrainian Orthodox Church

14. Downing. Saint Paroskovia Ukrainian Orthodox Church

15. Edmonton. Saint Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor *

16. Edmonton. Saint Anthony Edmonton. Saint Anthony Ukrainian Orthodox Church  *

17. Edmonton. Saint Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church *

18. Edmonton. Saint John Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 

19. Edmonton. Saint Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Orthodox Church *

20. Edwand. Saint Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

21. Egremont. Saint John Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

22. Elk Point. Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

23. Fedorah. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

24. Gifford. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

25. Glendon. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

26. Grassland. Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

27. Hamlin. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church

28. Innisfree. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church

29. Ispas. Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church

30. Jaroslaw. Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church

31. Kahwin. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

32. Kaleland. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

33. Lac La Biche. All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

34. Luzan. Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church

35. Luzan-Toporiwtsi. Saint Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church

36. Mamaesti / Brosseau. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

37. Morecambe. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church

38. Musidora. Dormition of Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church

39. Myrnam. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

40. Noral. Saint Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church

41. North Slawa. All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

42. Oyen. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

43. Peno. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church

44. Pruth. Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church

45. Radway. Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church

46. Redwater. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

47. Richmond Park. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

48. Sandy Rapids. All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

49. Sarrail. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

50. Sich-Kolomea. Dormition of Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church

51. Smoky Lake. Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church

52. South Slawa. Dormition of Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church

53. Spedden. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church

54. St. Paul. All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

55. Stry. Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Orthodox Church

56. Suchava. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint John of Suchava

57. Szypenitz. Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

58. Therien. Saint Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church 

59. Thorhild. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

60. Two Hills Rural. Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of Saint Paraskevia

61. Vegreville. Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church *

62. Wandering River. Saint Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church

63. Warspite. Saint John Ukrainian Orthodox Church

64. Waskatenau. Saint Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church

65. Willingdon. Holy Spirit Ukrainian Orthodox Church

66. Zawale. Saint Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church

67. Appendix

      • Alberta Ukrainian Orthodox Parishes
      • Alberta Ukrainian Orthodox Cemeteries
      • Acknowledgements and Sources *
      • About the Authors *