Yorkton SK Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1921

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1921

In the case of this parish, in 2023, there is no longer a parish web-site, and no parish history on its “Facebook” site. The previously-available history was transferred to the site of the “Ukrainian Canadian Congress”.

Prehistory

The Ukrainian Orthodox community in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, began to form at about the same time as the 1918 establishment of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

By 1920 a rooming house was purchased on Belts Avenue in Yorkton. A few of the rooms were appropriated for Ukrainian Cultural Studies and functions, including a room in which the members of the Ukrainian Orthodox faith gathered to worship God. Priest Stephan Hrebeniuk performed the first church service here. That same year, a handful of members purchased a small building and situated it on First Avenue, but the building was destroyed by fire soon after.

In 1921, the same group of members purchased a lot of land at 78, First Avenue. Then, with lumber dismantled from an old building, they built a home for the Ukrainian Orthodox religious and cultural needs. It was named “The Ukrainian Reading Society”. There were many such reading societies in various centres of population where Ukrainians had settled. They were very much encouraged by the contributing writers in the “Ukrainian Voice” newspaper (which began to be published in 1910).

Organising the parish

This small group soon began to call themselves the congregation of “Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church”. The first service was officiated with this community in Yorkton by Priest Stephan Hrebeniuk.

In 1924, it was in the reading-society building in Yorkton that a historical Fourth Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Sobor was held to select its first Bishop of Canada and to incorporate the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada by the Federal Government.

Construction of the first Temple, 1926

With the growth of membership and worship needs, a new and separate church building was sought. In 1926, several lots were purchased at the corner of Wellington Avenue and Duncan Street (north of Broadway Street and east of Gladstone Avenue) for a future church site. A fire-damaged grain elevator was purchased, torn down, and its lumber was used for constructing a new church building. All work was done by volunteer labour. The church-building was constructed in accordance with usual Ukrainian Orthodox architecture : in the form of a Cross, with a large, central dome, which bears a triple-bar Cross. If there are other, smaller domes, they are likewise topped with a triple-bar Cross.

Solitary beacon

In the city of Yorkton, this new Temple was the solitary beacon shining the light of the Orthodox Christian Faith. However, substantial as it was, this community was rather small in comparison with the Ukrainian Catholic presence there. The Ukrainian Catholics were established in the city by 1910, and they had built a large church with an adjacent Redemptorist monastery.

Establishment of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada – Yorkton Branch, 1927

The Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Yorkton Branch, was organised in the fall of 1927, under the assistance and capable direction of members of the “Mohylianky” from the Saint Petro Mohyla Institute of Saskatoon. The Yorkton local adopted its branch-name “Olena Pchilka” in respect for a distinguished Ukrainian author.

This decade was remembered as having been a time of renaissance of the early achievements of religious and national life.

The 1930s were, in general, bleak and difficult times. However, through their life in the Church, the people were able to maintain their morale, enthusiasm, and Christian love.

The 1940s brought a multitude of changes in society. The younger folk began to move into larger urban areas, as they sought new ideas, and they developed a thirst for knowledge and a desire for religion and culture.

Shortly after World War II (1939-1945), a manse for the priest was erected with volunteer labour and lumber from the former airport hangar.

The 1950s were “boom” years of great structure and building of community religious cultural impressions. New buildings were constructed, and Ukrainian culture became more widely known and appreciated.

New hall

By 1952 the Ukrainian Reading Society Hall became outdated and inadequate and thus was disposed of to make room for new needs and demands. The congregation laid new plans for a new hall. A large loan was taken out for the purpose of a new hall. The construction on the new hall commenced at once and saw its completion and official opening in June 1953. This hall was named “Coronation Hall” in honour of the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II.

It was during that summer that the iconostas was built in the old church, with magnificent carvings and icons. Dobrodyka M Diachina revived the church choir for singing the Divine Liturgy.

During the 1950s, the parishioners understood the need for a larger and more spacious Temple in which to accommodate the worshippers.

In 1959, a recommendation was made to the congregation about the construction of a new Temple in Yorkton.

Second Temple, 1964

In 1962, a site was selected on the northeast corner of Bradbrooke Drive and Independent Street.

In March, 1963, the congregation approved the construction of a new Temple. In November, 1963, the site was sanctified. The sod was turned, and excavation began.

The dimensions of the new Temple are 100′ x 46′. This new Temple could accommodate 400 persons in the nave, choir loft, and front entrance (narthex). The construction continued through the winter and the following summer, until its completion on 24 October, 1964.

Sanctification of the Second Temple, October, 1964

At that time, the sanctification and official opening of the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church took place. The services were presided over by Metropolitan Ilarion I (Ohienko), who was assisted by Archpriest Waoychuk.

Manse, and parking-lot

Next, property adjacent to the church was purchased for a parish manse (parsonage) and a parking lot.

During the year of 1966-67, a manse was added, next to the new church and three years later the lower level was also completed.

In 1970, the parking lot was prepared and black-topped.

It was at that time that the lower level of the Temple was completed and equipped with classrooms and a stage.

50 years, 1971

In 1971, the anniversary of the first 50 years of service of the Holy Transfiguration parish in Saskatchewan was marked.

New auditorium

In 1973, a site was chosen on Bradbrooke Drive at Lakeview Road (a block north of the Temple) for a new auditorium. The construction and sod-turning took place in 1976. The old Coronation Hall was sold.

The new hall was named “The Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium”, and it was officially blessed and opened in 1977 by Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk). He was assisted by Archpriest Stefan Zuzak.

The dimensions of the auditorium are 120′ x 100′. It included a large kitchen, and a very good dance-floor. Truly, it was unique when it was built.

It was honoured to serve the Western Premiers’ Conference, and a multitude of other well-known conferences and functions. Some gatherings were as large as 1,100. The congregation took out a very large loan for this project ; but with hard work and ardent devotion, the loan was paid out, and the mortgage was paid in full by October, 1977.

Ukrainian Orthodox auditorium

Iconostas and Altar completion

In July, 1981, the iconostas project was finalised and signed-for, and its construction began. Mr. Igor Suhacev was the iconographer, and Mr. Vladimir Barac was the builder and carver of the iconostas. Both were from Toronto, Ontario. The members of the congregation were very generous with donations, and no loan had to be taken out. The iconostas was designed in a “Cossack baroque” style. It is constructed of oak, soft wood overlays that are individually carved and gold-leafed. It was completed and installed in December of 1982.

The Altar table and Oblation table were completed in April, 1983, and the icons in the Altar were completed in May, 1983. These were blessed by Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) and Father Peter Hnatiw on Sunday, 12 June, 1983.

Holy Transfiguration Church interior

Further Orthodox presence in Yorkton, 1987

Until 1987, the Holy Transfiguration parish had been a solitary presence and witness for the Orthodox Christian Faith in Yorkton itself. In 1987, there was an expansion of the light of the Orthodox Christian presence in the city with the establishment of an English-speaking Orthodox Christian mission in the city, Saint Mark the Evangelist Orthodox Church.

Other projects

In 1988, a concrete ramp was constructed at the church in May and renovations were made to the exterior of the manse.

Granite millennium monument

A millennium project was undertaken. A granite monument in commemoration of 1000 years of the Baptism of Ukraine into the Holy Orthodox Faith was erected in the front of the church. On 4 September, 1988, Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) blessed the monument – as a continued sign of hope and love to the future Ukrainian Orthodox generations.

Millennium of 988 monument

In 1989, a new kitchenette was built in the church lower level and furnished with tables and chairs to accommodate smaller functions and meetings.

Re-naming of the UGOCC, 1990

In 1990, the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada was officially renamed “The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada” (UOCC) by an Act of the Parliament of Canada.

The UOCC entered into Eucharistic union with the Patriarchate of Constantinople, 1990

In 1990, the 18th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, decided to enter into Eucharistic Union with the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople (Istanbul). This decision also changed the relationship with the other Orthodox dioceses and parishes in Canada in a positive way.

Further activities

In 1990-1992, the Yorkton congregation took an active part in fundraising for the construction of the new Trident Church Camp at Crystal Lake (north of Canora). The congregation together with the Ukrainian Women’s Association and the Ukrainian Men’s Association (TYG) donated over $50,000 towards the project.

In 1991, the front of the church was remodeled and renewed.

Centennial of Ukrainian Canadian settlement

In 1991-1992, the members of the congregation took active participation in the centennial celebrations and commemoration of the Ukrainian settlement in Canada 1891-1991. During 1992-1994, the members of the Canadian Ukrainian Congress (KYK) took part in the development of a park project in the city of Yorkton as a tribute to the Ukrainian Pioneers and named it the “Ukrainian Pioneer Park”.

The cairn at the Ukrainian Pioneer Park

The official opening took place on 21 August, 1994, in the afternoon with a programme, dedication and unveiling of the cairn.

Major exterior work was done to the church in 1992 – installation of aluminum cladding, fascia and soffits on all the outside windows of the church, and also new eavestroughs. The brown/black and ivory trim improved the outside appearance of the Temple building.

In 1993, in order to accommodate the convenience for the elderly and the handicapped, washroom facilities were provided in the vestibule of the Temple. The baby room was also relocated and remodelled.

In 1994, major renovations both to the exterior and interior were carried out at the church manse.

1998 was a very busy year. The church roof was re-shingled, flashing installed. The entire interior of the church was repaired and painted ; rugs were shampooed ; chandeliers and light fixtures washed ; new halogen bulbs installed ; pews repaired, re-aligned, and fastened to the floor. Because of water problems, the hot air supply above the floor in the church basement was modified. The cracks were filled in the parking lots of the church and auditorium. Air conditioning was installed in the church, compliments of the generous donation from the Ukrainian Women’s Association. The auditorium floor was totally refurbished. Three new high efficiency furnaces to the east side of the auditorium were installed. The Feast-day Icon project began in the fall.

In 1999, the interior of the auditorium was painted; all bulbs replaced with high efficiency electrical bulbs. A central vacuum cleaner system was installed for the church. The auditorium required new equipment, replacement of some items and a walk-in-freezer was installed. A new, lighted cairn in front of the Temple was erected from the generous donation of the Ukrainian Women’s Association.

2,000 years of Christianity, 2000 A.D

The Holy Transfiguration Church congregation took on many positive and exciting projects to celebrate the 2000th year of Christianity, or the beginning of the 3rd millennium. Various worship services, religious classes, formation of a library kiosk, hosting a Mission District Family Day and many other endeavors helped the membership to grow intellectually as well as spiritually.

Difficulties faced as numbers decrease

With the passage of time, and the Faithful go on gradually to be with the Lord, parish membership began to dwindle.

In 2004, the boundaries of the parish were changed in order to include Yorkton, Theodore, Sheho, and Riverside. The pastor of Holy Transfiguration Church in Yorkton began to care for all these communities. With the passage of time, the responsibility of the pastor increased yet more.

Centennial of the UOCC, 2018

In 2018, the 100th anniversary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada and also of Holy Trinity Cathedral were marked at an extraordinary sobor (assembly) at the cathedral in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The purpose of the sobor was to celebrate 100 years of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. The celebrations were attended by Ukrainian Orthodox faithful from across Canada and beyond.

The Sobor began on Thursday, 9 August, 2018, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of Saint Petro Mohyla Institute, presided by Bishop Andriy (Peshko) of the Eastern Eparchy, with the responses sung by the Clergy led by Father Michael Lomaszkiewicz. This was followed by an All-Canada Clergy Conference.

Centennial Clergy Conference

All gathered for Vespers at the Mohyla Institute Chapel and this was followed by a wine and cheese reception as the delegates and guests registered for the Extraordinary National Council.

The celebrations continued for a year.

2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes

IIn early 2020, the Covid-19 virus made its appearance in Canada, and it quickly became a world-wide pandemic. Because of the rules governing gatherings that were laid down by the provincial and city governments, the parish stopped any further services after 8 March, 2020. Including the rules regarding social distancing, the decreasing numbers permitted for any gathering, and the considerations regarding the health of all concerned, this and other parishes were required to close for a time.

As elsewhere, there was some controversy about the legal requirements.

Election of Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk), 2022

The 24th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada was convened in Edmonton, Alberta, at Saint John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 15-19 June, 2022.

In the course of the work of the Sobor, there was the necessary election in order to nominate to the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople a candidate for election as Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, who would succeed the Retired Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk). There was a consideration of 2 candidates, Archbishop Job (Getcha) and Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk). The final result was the choice came of Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk).

The election by the Sobor (Assembly) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada then had to be confirmed by the Holy Synod of Constantinople. Once they had received the nomination from the Sobor of the UOCC, they elected Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk). This election confirmed Vladyka Ilarion in his new responsibility and title. Thus, Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk) became Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada.

Confirmation of election in Constantinople/Istanbul, 2022

On 29 August, 2022, Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) was at the Phanar in Constantinople for the purpose of the first confirmation of the election in June, 2022. He co-served the Divine Liturgy with Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) in the Cathedral of Saint George at the Phanar.

Enthronement as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, 2022

On Saturday, 19 November, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Enthronement Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served. Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) presided at the Divine Liturgy. He was assisted by Bishop Andriy (Peshko), many priests, several deacons, subdeacons and Altar-servers. Present also were Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas), Exarch of Canada for the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and Retired Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk), Former Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.

Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) at the Phanar, Istanbul, 2023

On Sunday, 2 July, 2023, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) was present and praying during the Divine Liturgy at Saint George's Cathedral in the Patriarchate compound. He gave the blessing that Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) preside ("horostasia") over the Divine Liturgy. Metropolitan Job (Getcha) of Pisidia, Bishop Athenagoras (Ziliaskopoulos) of Nazianzos, and the Honourable Roman Nedilskyi, General Consul of Ukraine in Constantinople were also present and praying with the congregation of the Faithful.

Change of calendar for the UOCC, 2023

On 1 December, 2023, in accordance with the resolutions of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) announced that, effective that day, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada moved to use the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.

However, a previously-existing group of persons (who seem to have been resisting episcopal authority in favour of so-called democracy) began to encourage resistance to this change. Therefore, on 16 December, 2023, Metropolitan Ilarion issued a formal letter concerning the situation, together with a letter of support sent to him by his predecessor. He called the resisters to repentance.

Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada – Olena Pchilka Branch, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

The Women’s Association of Canada (UWAC), Yorkton Branch was organised in the autumn of 1927, under the assistance and capable direction of members of the “Mohylianky” from the Saint Petro Mohyla Institute of Saskatoon. The Yorkton local adopted its Branch name “Olena Pchilka” in respect for this distinguished Ukrainian author.

In the first year, only 5 members joined the new organisation. The Founder and first president of the organisation was Anastasia Stechishin. She was president for 16 years.

The UWAC Yorkton Branch constituted high ideals and objectives. The first was to work for the progressive growth of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. However, even more important was to give their children a religious and Ukrainian up-bringing. To accomplish this, the Local Branch organised committees for Sunday and Ukrainian Schools. In addition, an advisory council for the local youth was organised under the name “Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association” (CYMK).

Another objective of the Local Branch was to promote education, culture and national consciousness amongst Ukrainian women, thus encouraging them to participate in concerts, reading educational books, journals and press. Therefore, the Local Branch organised its own library in 1960. To provide harmony and equality in the organisation, separate committees were formed with designated conveners to carry out the work. One of them was the Elder Sisters, who looked after the beautification of the Church.

The Bazaar Committee convenes the Fall and Spring Teas and Bazaars where traditional baking, pysanky and various handicrafts are displayed for sale.

The Social Committee, with the assistance of cooks, carries out its duties of catering to Membership Teas, Congregational dinners, suppers and receptions during other events.

The Educational and Cultural Committee is actively preparing programmes honouring Lesia Ukrainka, Taras Shevchenko, Olena Pchilka, Heroines, Book and Press Month, Mother’s Day, and the 35th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 70th, 75th anniversaries of the UWAC.

For the preservation of the local Ukrainian artifacts and exhibits, facilities for them have been arranged in the new auditorium. Many of these artifacts have been donated by local members. A Committee for Arts and Crafts has also been tending continually to multicultural displays. They embroidered linens and souvenirs for kiosks, pysanky, and kolachi, and they instructed others.

In 1985, the Local Branch started a Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded to Ukrainian Orthodox students who successfully complete grade 12 and who will continue their studies in universities or recognised colleges. A Scholarship Committee evaluates and examines the scholarship applications and determines the worthy applicant. The Local has given cash awards to achieving students in Ukrainian School. Financial assistance was given to students enrolled in Ukrainian courses in Summer School at the Saint Petro Mohyla Institute in Saskatoon.

Donations have been disbursed to : Saint Andrew’s College ; Petro Mohyla Institute ; Ukrainian Museum of Canada ; Trident Orthodox Church Camp ; National and Provincial Executives of UWAC ; Telemiracle ; Canadian Cancer Society ; Saint Volodymyr Fund ; “Promin” (a women's journal featured in “Ukrainian Voice”) ; “Ukrainian Voice”, and to other causes.

The local statistics show that the greatest amount of work and cash donations have been directed to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton, and to the building of the new auditorium. Donations were made towards the furnishing of one room in the new Yorkton Hospital, and to the Health Foundation for equipment.

Besides the above-mentioned projects and activities, the local members also visit the sick in the hospital, nursing homes, and Anderson Lodge.

To mark appropriately the 1000 years of Holy Baptism of Ukraine into the Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Faith, the Local Branch organised a special committee to carry out the following Millennium Projects : cross-stitching of the linens for the tables in the nave and sanctuary of the Church and the priest’s vestments. As a closing project for the millennium celebrations, 2 banners with icons were cross-stitched and sewn for the Church.

In 1991, the Local Branch, together with the local Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation and other Ukrainian Churches and Ukrainian Organisations, of Yorkton and District organised a “Ukrainian Canadian Centennial Committee”. The purpose of this committee was to honour the pioneers and to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Settlement in Canada (1891-1991). At this time, members of the local UWAC, who held executive positions in the committee participated in the centennial programme. They contributed to the displays in the Heritage Room ; helped to stage a Centennial Fashion Show ; and they participated in other activities during the Ukrainian Week held in Yorkton from 30 September to 6 October, 1991.

The cookbooks have been very popular. They have been published in 4 editions : 1956, 1964, 1977 (commemorating the 50th Anniversary), and 1992 (commemorating the 65th Anniversary).

Some of the members have had the opportunity to take different positions on the Provincial Ukrainian Women’s Association Executive. To date, Yorkton has once been the centre of the Saskatchewan UWAC provincial executive during the years of 1984 and 1985. Also in 1995 and 1996, some members served on the provincial executive when it was combined with Canora and Yorkton jointly. The year 2005 found the association in this same situation.

Particular parish information

This parish is a part of the Yorkton-Sheho Region of the Central Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. The bishop is Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk).

This parish follows the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, 6/19 August.

In 2026, the pastor was Priest Michael Faryna.

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church

89, Bradbrooke Drive

Yorkton, Saskatchewan

S3N 2Y2

Telephone : (306) 783-6731

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Directions :

By car :

Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church is situated in the western part of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. It is located on the east side of Bradbrooke Drive, south of Broadway Street.

From central Yorkton, drive west on Broadway Street until Bradbrooke Drive. Turn left (south), and drive 1 block, to the corner of Bradbrooke Drive and Independent Street. The Temple is on the corner, to the left.

Arriving from the west, drive into Yorkton on Highway #16. Turn right on Gladstone Avenue (Highway #16A). Turn right (west) at Broadway Street. Drive to Bradbrooke Drive. Turn left (south), and drive 1 block, to the corner of Bradbrooke Drive and Independent Street. The Temple is on the corner, to the left.

Arriving from the east, drive into Yorkton on Highway #10 which becomes Broadway Street (Highway #16A). Drive straight on until Bradbrooke Drive. Turn left (south), and drive 1 block, to the corner of Bradbrooke Drive and Independent Street. The Temple is on the corner, to the left.

Arriving from the southeast on Highway #16 (Yellowhead), turn right (north) at the junction with Highway #10. Turn left at the first turn, King Street. At the round-about, continue straight on, onto Bradbrooke Drive. Continue until the intersection with Independent Street. The Temple is on the right.

Arriving from the southeast on Highway #9, pass the junction with Highways #10 and #16. Turn left at the first turn, King Street. At the round-about, continue straight on, onto Bradbrooke Drive. Continue until the intersection with Independent Street. The Temple is on the right.

Arriving from the southwest on Highway #10, keep straight on, onto Highway #10A. Turn right onto Broadway Street. Turn right onto Bradbrooke Drive. Drive 1 block, to the corner of Bradbrooke Drive and Independent Street. The Temple is on the corner, to the left.

By bus :

Yorkton operates a small bus service. However, it does not operate on Sundays.

Priest Michael Faryna

Telephone : 306) 783-6731

In 2026, in addition to Holy Transfiguration Church in Yorkton, Father Michael Faryna is pastorally responsible for :

Saint Elias Parish (Heritage/Historic), Wroxton ; Holy Ascension Parish, Westbrook ; Saint Mary The Protectress Parish, Theodore ; Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Stornoway ; Dormition of Saint Mary Parish, Sheho ; Holy Trinity Parish, Sheho ; Saint John Parish, Riverside ; Holy Ghost Parish, Insinger ; Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Insinger ; Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Gorlitz ; Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Calder.

References

A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Ukrainian Canadian Congress history

Yereniuk, Professor Roman, “Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada” (UOCC)

Additional information :

“Collection of Material Relating to the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1918-1968” (Winnipeg : Consistory of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1968)

Martynowych, Orest T, “Ukrainians in Canada : The Formative Years, 1891-1924” (Edmonton : Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press, University of Alberta, 1991).

Sametz, William, “My father the priest : the life and times of the Very Reverend Dr. Peter Sametz : founding missionary priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada” (Toronto : Hypertex Plus, 2008). ISBN : 9780969670056.

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.

Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Transfiguration parish in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, listing

Orthodox World listing

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada web-site

Orthodoxwiki list of Orthodox parishes in Saskatchewan

Yorkon-Sheho region UOCC parishes

Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Central Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada web-site

Wikipedia article about the Central Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Church of Constantinople web-site

Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Constantinople

Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)