St. Mary's Roumanian Orthodox Church of Boian

Boian, Near

Street Address:
Community:	Boian, Near
Boundaries:	Legal Subdivision 13 in 10-56-14-W4
Contributing Resources:	Buildings: 1

ATS Legal Description:

Mer	Rge	Twp	Sec	LSD
4	14	56	10	13 (ptn.)

PBL Legal Description (Cadastral Reference):

Plan	Block	Lot	Parcel

Latitude/Longitude:

Latitude	Longitude	CDT	Datum Type
53.829448	-112.006385	GPS	NAD 83

UTM Reference:

Northing	Easting	Zone	CDT	Datum Type

Recognition

Recognition Authority:	Province of Alberta
Designation Status:	Provincial Historic Resource
Date of Designation:	1977/07/13

Historical Information

Built:	1903 to 1905
Period of Significance:
Theme(s):	Building Social and Community Life : Religious Institutions Peopling the Land : Settlement
Historic Function(s):	Religion, Ritual and Funeral : Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Current Function(s):	Religion, Ritual and Funeral : Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect:
Builder:
Context:	HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE The Boian Church, as it is commonly called, is associated with the Romanian settlement in the Willingdon-Hairy Hill district at the turn of the 20th century. This frame structure, built in 1903, has been used continuously since that time and has been the scene of regular services, christenings, funerals and weddings of the Romanian people. Moreover, it is reported to be the oldest Romanian Orthodox Church still in use in North America. St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church is fairly typical of Orthodox Church architecture. Interesting features include the belfry, cupola, fanlight window, and the altar and sacristy contained in the east elevation.

Additional Information

Object Number:	4665-0250
Designation File:	DES 0450
Related Listing(s):
Heritage Survey File:	HS 23195
Website Link:
Data Source:	Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, Historic Resources Management Branch, Old St. Stephen's College, 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 (File: Des. 450)