Winnipeg MB Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral 1946
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, 1946
Prehistory
The history in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada (now the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada) developed in the midst of various difficulties and confusions, many of them being external events and situations.
Although the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church (UGOCC) had been established in 1918-1919 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, it was 1923 before the first Ukrainian Greek Orthodox parish was established in Winnipeg. This was Saint Mary the Protectress Sobor at Burrows Avenue and Sinclair Street. Saint Michael’s (Bukovynian) Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Point Douglas had been established earlier, in 1918, but that community did not enter the UGOCC until later. Saint Ivan Suchavsky Sobor at 939, Main Street, was established in 1931, and it belonged to a different Ukrainian Orthodox jurisdiction (headquartered in the USA).
Formation of the parish, 1946
The Holy Trinity Parish was organised in March, 1946. The Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada was seriously concerned about a need for a central archiepiscopal cathedral (as a result of the separate status at that time of the Saint Mary the Protectress parish), and the newly organised parish offered to serve as a cathedral parish.
The Ninth General Council (Sobor) of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Canada, which met in July, 1946, accepted the offer of the parish, and it ruled that the parish would be charged with the responsibilities of building a suitable Cathedral Temple.
It was this 1946 sobor which elected Bishop Mstyslav (Skrypnyk) to succeed Archbishop John (Theodorovych), and to become the first resident head of the UGOCC as the Archbishop of Winnipeg. He arrived from Germany, and he began to serve. However, he remained only for 2 years because of differences with the UGOCC administration. He later departed for New York, USA.
He was followed temporarily by Metropolitan Polikarp (Sikorski) of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox church (UAOC) in Europe.
In 1947, Archbishop Ilarion (Ohienko) arrived in Winnipeg from Poland.
The present site of the metropolitan cathedral was purchased in May, 1946. Architectural designs for the proposed cathedral were sought. On 26 May, 1948, the Selection Committee recommended a sketch entitled “Kiev” which was submitted by George Korbin and Alexander Powstenko. This “Kiev” sketch served as a model from which the present cathedral building was developed. Building procedure guidance was given by Mr. Alexander Lasko, a Toronto, Ontario architect. The firm of Pratt and Ross of Winnipeg was engaged as architects, and on the basis of the “Kiev” sketch, drew up plans and specifications for the building of the auditorium portion of the cathedral as the first phase of the building programme.
Metropolitan Ilarion I (Ohienko), 1951
In 1951, Vladyka Ilarion I (Ohienko) was elected and installed as the Metropolitan and Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada. From the outset, he began to improve the good order of the UGOCC, both spiritually and practically.
1950s Church school
Construction of the lower auditorium, 1949-1952
The auditorium portion of the project was constructed by Wallace and Aikens of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The building was started late in 1949, and it was completed in 1952. This auditorium served both as a Temple and as a cultural centre.
Construction of the upper Temple, 1957-1962
Preparations for the completion of the Cathedral Temple itself were initiated in 1957. Mr. Alex Nitchuk was engaged as the architect. The building committee and the architect were guided by the experiences of other parishes in Canada who had recently done ecclesiastical construction, and by some valuable recommendations which were offered by Mr. George Kodak who had distinguished himself as an architect and designer of Ukrainian Churches in Eastern Canada. The building contract was awarded to Semmler Construction Company of which the late Mr. Matt Solonyka (a member of the cathedral parish) was a partner.
Sanctification of the Temple, 1962
The completed auditorium and Temple were dedicated and sanctified on the Sunday of the Feast of Pentecost, 8 June, 1962, by Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko), the spiritual head of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada.
The first Divine Service within the newly-built and nearly-completed Cathedral Temple was celebrated on 6 January, 1962, the Old Calendar Eve of the Nativity of Christ, by the parish priest, Archpriest Michael Yurkiwsky.
The first Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko) on the Feast-day of the Nativity of Christ, 7 January, 1962.
Altar iconography, Holy Table
High Place
Cathedral interior
Westward view
The mosaic image of the Holy Trinity at the front of the cathedral was installed in 1988. It marked the 1,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ in 988 in Kyiv.
Mosaic icon
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.
Centennial of the first Ukrainian immigration to Canada, 1990
Also in 1990, the centennial of Ukrainian settlers in Canada was marked.
It was soon afterwards, in 1997, that Saint Ivan Suchavsky’s Sobor entered the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC).
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, 1998
On 27-28 May, 1998, Patriarch Bartholomew I (Archontonis) visited Winnipeg, in part to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. There was a special ceremony at City Hall, where the patriarch was honoured. On the afternoon of the first day, there was a special convocation at Saint Andrew's College at the University of Manitoba. The patriarch was given an honourary Doctor of Divinity degree, "honoris causa". The patriarch also served at the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church before attending the evening banquet. On the next day, the Feast of the Ascension of Christ, the patriarch presided at a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral. Afterwards, there was a special luncheon with various speeches before the departure of Patriarch Bartholomew to eastern Canada.
Fire ; repairs ; re-sanctification, 2016-2017
On the evening of 14 July, 2016, there was a 3-alarm fire at Holy Trinity Cathedral. It was deliberately set by an arsonist or arsonists who broke into the building at night. More than 100 firefighters put out the fire.
The damage was substantial (much of the damage was from smoke and water), and repairs cost more than $1,000,000.00. Repairs and restoration took many months in order to accomplish enough to allow for public worship again. During the interim, the parish met at first for worship at the Cropo Funeral Chapel nearby. By 7 January, 2017, it was possible to offer services again in the basement auditorium. The total time required in this auditorium was 7 months.
Some fire damage
Repairs in progress
Other repairs
Re-sanctification, 2017
A re-sanctification service was celebrated on 2 July, 2017. This service blessed and sanctified the Temple for use again. Although the cathedral was not completely restored, worship was possible within the Temple. The completion of the chandelier and iconostas was to come in the following year, after which they would be blessed, and there would be an official re-opening of the cathedral.
Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk) led the services, as he co-served with Metropolitan Antony (Scharba) and Archbishop Daniel (Zelinsky) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, and Bishop Andrij (Peshko), Bishop of the Eastern Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. Other clergy who also served were the Archpriests Eugene Maximiuk (Parish Priest of the Cathedral), Taras Udod (Chancellor of the UOCC), Roman Bozyk (Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Saint Andrew’s College), the Priests Richard Ehrmantraut and Evan Maximiuk, and Deacon Bob Hladiuk. The choir was directed by Dr. Jeff Saranchuk, and the cantors were Bill Drewniak and Keith Swinton.
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.
In 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
Election of a nominee by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
On 15-19 June, 2022, the 24th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada was convened "on-line". This conference-meeting was convened thus instead of convening physically (as customarily) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There were 6 cathedrals in Canada where this meeting took place simultaneously through a computer-network : in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral) ; Vancouver, British Columbia (Holy Trinity Cathedral) ; in Edmonton, Alberta (Saint John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral) ; in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Holy Trinity Cathedral) ; in Toronto, Ontario (Saints Vladimir and Olga Cathedral) ; in Montréal, Québec (Saint Sophie Cathedral).
There was a total of 205 delegates, which was near the average attendance for such sobors.
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 were 3 candidates who were considered : Archbishop Job (Getcha), Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk), and Bishop Andriy (Peshko). The final choice of the members of the sobor was Archbishop Job (Getcha). He had received more than the minimum required 51% of the votes, and there was no subsequent voting required.
The election by the Sobor (Assembly) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada then had to be confirmed by the Holy Synod of Bishops of Constantinople (as is described in the Consistory By-laws).
Upon having received the nomination (with accompanying documents) from the Sobor of the UOCC, the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) to become Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada.
The Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected Archbishop Job (Getcha) to become Metropolitan of Pisidia, in west-central Türkiye (Turkey), north of Lycia, and east of Ephesus.
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. He allowed that for a brief period of time, a parish might remain on the Old (Julian) Calendar.
It seems that subsequently, John's Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta, was the first to adopt the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.
However, a previously-existing group of persons began to encourage resistance to the immediacy of this change. It was their understanding that the process would be determined ultimately and finally at the next general sobor of the UOCC. 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 (Retired Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)). He called the resisters to repentance.
Archpastoral visit, 2023
On Sunday, 25 December, 2023, the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk), Archbishop of Winnipeg and the Central Eparchy, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was assisted by : Protopresbyter William Wasyliw ; Archpriest Charles Baxter (Chancellor of the UOCC) ; Archpriest Eugene Maximiuk (Dean of Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral) ; Deacon Robert Hladiuk ; Deacon Oleh Romanyna.
Metropolitan Ilarion blessing (left) ; Holy Trinity Cathedral choir (right)
Candle-holders at the Great Entrance (left) ; Serving clergy (right)
Parish organisations
The cathedral parish family includes various organisations.
“Busy Hands Committee” plans, organises and implements the monthly “All You Can Eat” Perogy Luncheons, from September to May.
“Seniors’ Golden Age Club” has weekly meetings, every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from October to May. Members participate in a variety of activities.
“Caring Hands Committee” reaches out to parishioners who do not attend services on a regular basis, and sees to visiting parishioners who are home-bound, in hospitals, in institutions, or in senior care facilities. The Outreach Committee is kept informed of those that become ill or lose loved ones, and it provides appropriate attention on behalf of the parish. The Outreach Committee also delivers “Sviat Vechir” and Paschal Baskets, in order to include shut-ins in the major celebrations of the Church.
“UWAC (Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada) Lesia Ukrainka Branch” meets regularly, and organises various social functions, such as bazaars, teas, bingo, bake-sales, vareniky (perohy) sales, holubtsy sales, etc.
“Ukrainian Museum of Canada”
The UWAC also operates the local Museum
In 1950, the cathedral parish founded its own Manitoba Branch of the “Ukrainian Museum of Canada”, which in 1936 had been established as a part of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada (UWAC).
The local branch of the museum in the cathedral houses a collection of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts brought from Ukraine by early pioneers and includes traditional dress of various regions, woven articles (“kylyms”), Easter eggs (“pysanky”), wood carvings, a library and gift shop. Most of the collection was donated by descendants of the first, second and third waves of Ukrainian immigrants to Canada.
“Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association of Canada” has long served as a sort of “umbrella” organisation which, for more than 75 years, has helped to provide leadership and service to the Ukrainian Orthodox community in Canada by fostering the creation of various programmes and institutions. In particular, the USRL/CYC through its constituent member organisations, the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada (UWAC/CYK), the Self-Reliance Association (TYC), the "Ukrainian Orthodox Youth"(CYMK/UOY) and the "Saint John Fraternal Society" have fostered the use and development of the Ukrainian language, culture, and the Orthodox Christian Faith in Canada. USRL/CYC's institutional members, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, the Institutes, the "Union of Ukrainian Community Centres", and "SUS Foundation of Canada" were created to provide specific services to the Ukrainian Orthodox community and beyond, thereby helping to perpetuate the finest traditions of the Ukrainian Canadians.
The “Order of Saint Andrew - Winnipeg Chapter” meets monthly at the Ukrainian Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. The Order of Saint Andrew draws its members from all the churches in the Winnipeg Eparchial region. The order has the responsibility for raising funds and other needs of Saint Andrew’s College. The order constitutes a separate organisation that can assist Saint Andrew’s College in fulfilling its important role in Ukrainian Orthodox religious and cultural life. The main responsibilities of the order are to participate in church sacraments and other church services such as funerals, memorials, convocations, and festivals. The Order of Saint Andrew’s Board encourages all parishes to support the fundraising activities for the benefit of Saint Andrew’s College so that the college can fulfil its stated mission and its most important role in providing leaders for the Church and the community. The chaplain of the Order of Saint Andrew - Winnipeg Chapter is Archpriest Gene Maximiuk.
“Helping Hands” is a newly-established charity-based group. The sole purpose of this group is to help those in need beyond the parish community ; to serve as a foundation for demonstrating the fundamental Christian activity of helping those who are in need.
The “Church School” is provided during the school year months, in order to supplement the Orthodox Christian formation provided to children in the homes of the parish families. Parents are encouraged to bring their children weekly and regularly to the Divine Liturgy, and they are offered various means for supporting the formation of the children.
The “Saint Stephen the Protomartyr Altar Server Brotherhood” provides an organisation to recruit youths who are willing to help the clergy during the Divine Services, to help in their formation, and to encourage their offering of good works.
The “CYMK - Ukrainian Orthodox Youth” is an association which is intended to educate and to train young people to be exemplary citizens of Canada, to prepare youth for the future, and for their future role in the Ukrainian Canadian community. There are 2 active local groups in Winnipeg : at Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral and at Saint Mary the Protectress Sobor. The senior CYMK formed one group which encompasses youth from all the Winnipeg parishes. Many activities are done collectively for maximum participation and fun. The youth also actively participate in projects to help others.
The “Ukrainian Orthodox Summer Camp Veselka” meets annually at Gimli, Manitoba. The summer programme provides : arts & crafts projects ; sports and swimming ; culinary arts training ; Ukrainian cultural activities ; instruction in the Orthodox Christian Faith and worship ; fun and friends.
The “Rozmai Ukrainian Dance Company and School of Dance” is a dynamic Ukrainian dance ensemble which was established in 1971. The repertoire consists of dances and costumes which are reflective of each region of Ukraine. The school of dance trains children and young people from age 4 and up in the art and technique of dance, and prepares candidates for the dance company itself.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is a registered historical site.
Past pastors of the cathedral parish include the priests : Dr. F Kernisky (1950-1952) H Hrycyna (1952-1954) K Zelishkewich (1954-1955) M Yurkiwsky (1954-1965) H Hrycyna (1960-1965) W Sluzar (1965-1973) O Olekshy (1967-1968) C Symchcych (1973-1974) N Rauliuk (1973-1975) Dr. F Kernisky (1974-1983) M Zaleschuk (1976-1980) T Krochak (1982) Summer W Makarenko (1982-1983) N Rauliuk (1983-1987) S Kiciuk (1987-1993) Y Kalistchuk (1988-1989) D Luchak (1989-1997) H Lakusta (1993-2008) Hieromonk Nestor (Mikhailetchko) (1998-1999) A Harkavyi (2000-2008) G Mielnik (2008-2014) G Maximiuk (2008-2010) G Maximiuk (2014-____)
Particular parish information
The cathedral parish is a part of the Winnipeg District of the Central Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. The bishop of the eparchy is Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk).
This parish follows the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.
The Altar Feast-day of this cathedral parish is the Feast of Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit, Most Holy Trinity).
In 2026, the rector of the cathedral parish is Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk).
The pastor of the parish is Archpriest Eugene Maximiuk.
The second pastor of the parish is Archpriest Taras Udod.
The deacon is Deacon Bob Hladiuk.
Address :
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
1175, Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2W 3S4
Telephones : 204-582-8946 (Church Office) ; 204-582-4659 (Fax) ; 204-582-7345 (Auditorium) ; 204-582-1018 (Museum).
Web-site : https://www.htuomc.org/
Instagram : holytrinitywpg |
Directions :
The Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral is situated ½ block north of the corner of Main Street and Redwood Avenue.
By car :
The Temple is located on the east side of Main Street, between the junctions of Main Street with Selkirk Avenue and Flora Avenue. Main Street is the principal north-south artery of Winnipeg, which passes from the Norwood Bridge to the south, past the junction with Portage Avenue, and on to the Perimeter Highway, to the north. There are many approaches to Main Street from the west. From the east, there are crossings of the Red River at the Norwood Bridge, the Pioneer Avenue Bridge, the Louise Bridge, the Disraeli Expressway, the Redwood Bridge, the Chief Peguis Bridge, and the Perimeter Highway. All these give access to Main Street.
From eastern Winnipeg, drive on the Henderson Highway north or south until Hespeler Avenue. Turn westwards on Hespeler Avenue. Cross the Redwood Bridge, and the cathedral is on the right, on Main Street.
By bus :
Consult Winnipeg Transit.
Bus routes #18 and #32 northbound stop at Saint John’s Park, just to the north of the cathedral.
Bus routes #18 and #32 southbound stop opposite the northbound stop, at the corner of Mountain Avenue.
Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) (Rector)
E-mail: rudnyk1@telus.net
Administration Office
11404-112 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0H6
Telephone : (780) 455-1938
Fax : (780) 454-5287
E-mail: admin@uocc-we.ca
Archpriest Eugene Maximiuk (Pastor)
Telephone : (204) 336-0996
E-mail : molze@mts.net
Telephones : (Toll-Free) 1-877-586-3093 ; 204-586-3093 (extension 227)
E-mail : chancellor@uocc2.ubmbeta.com
Telephone : (204) 334-3175
References
A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Yereniuk, Professor Roman, “Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada” (UOCC)
Yuzyk, Paul, “The Ukrainians in Manitoba : a Social History” (Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1953)
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).
Klysh, Protopresbyter Mirone, “Orthodox Christians in Manitoba”.
Martynowych, Orest T, “Ukrainians in Canada : The Formative Years, 1891-1924” (Edmonton : Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press, University of Alberta, 1991).
Rotoff, Basil ; Yereniuk, Roman ; Hryniuk, Stella, “Monuments To Faith : Ukrainian Churches In Manitoba” (Manitoba Heritage, Culture and Recreation : Winnipeg, 1990). ISBN : 0-88755-621-3.
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 Trinity Cathedral in Winnipeg parish web-site
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) parish listing
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada web-site
Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
Church of Constantinople web-site
Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Constantinople
Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)
Metropolitan Ilarion I (Ohienko)
Metropolitan Michael (Khoroshy)
Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)
Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)
Wikipedia article about the Metropolitan Cathedral
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“Visnyk” (“Herald”) Newspaper
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Canadian Encyclopaedia article about Ukrainian Canadians
Wikipedia article about Ukrainian Canadians
Wikipedia article about Ukrainian Diaspora
Ukrainian Immigration to Canada
Historic Sites of Manitoba : Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Main Street, Winnipeg
UOCC short biography of Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)
Patriarch Bartholomew I visited Winnipeg (27-28 May, 1998)
Restoration of Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba after Fire (14 July, 2016)
Metropolitan Yuriy (Kalistchuk) retires ; Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk) named Locum Tenens of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (11 July, 2022)
Enthronement of Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk) as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (19 November, 2022)
Metropolitan Ilarion celebrated the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Sunday of All Saints (11 June, 2023)
Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) at the Phanar in the Ecumenical Patriarchate (2 July, 2023)
Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) announces Change of Calendar (1 December, 2023)
Video : Construction of Holy Trinity Cathedral
Video : Saskatoon hosting Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada's 100 year Anniversary
His Eminence Metropolitan Ilarion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John The Baptist – Edmonton, AB (23 August, 2026)
His Eminence Metropolitan Ilarion Attends Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada) (19 September, 2026)