St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church

Description of the Historic Place

St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church is a one-storey structure located on a corner lot at 224 25th Street West. Built in 1935, the church is located in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood.

Heritage Value

St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church is valued as a religious and cultural landmark in Saskatoon. The church with its front-gabled roof is part of the Antiochian Orthodox tradition. Its patriarchal headquarters originated in Antioch, Damascus. Most Antiochian Orthodox churches are in Lebanon, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries. However, there are over 250 parishes in North America including six in Canada - two in the Vancouver area, and one in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and Saskatoon.

The St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church has since moved to an alternate location, however this church continues to be a symbol for the Antiochian Orthodox congregation and is a local neighbourhood landmark.

Source:  CY Heritage File Source: City of Saskatoon Built Heritage Database

Character Defining Elements

Key elements which contribute to the heritage value of this historic resource include:

• Those elements that speak to its religious, cultural and neighbourhood importance including its location on its original lot, its form and massing, and gabled roof with knee braces.