Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Fenwood SK

Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is serving the Fenwood community and engaging and encouraging others through a life-changing journey in Fenwood, Saskatchewan.

Our mission is to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, committed to following fearlessly wherever God is leading us and make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Fenwood and the world!

 

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Sts. Peter and Paul, Fenwood - a Historical Overview

Originally planned for July 12, about 100 people gathered July, 1988, to participate in a memorial service and the official designation of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church site as a heritage site.

The church building itself was erected in 1905 for the purpose of the Keningsberg School house. Because of its proximity to Fenwood which was incorporated in 1909 the school site was moved farther south. The original building and its site were then purchased in 1914 and registered as the "Ruthernian Presbyterian Church." In 1916 renovations were undertaken and in 1918 the congregation sought membership with the newly formed Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox Church of Canada. The church and cemetery were blessed and consecrated in 1920 and thereafter they were referred to in honour of their adopted patron saints: the Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek-Orthodox Church of Fenwood. The last service was held in 1964. Several times since a memorial service would be held July 12, the date signifying St. Peter's day.

Since 1984 a project committee was formed and together with the church board the buildings were painted and roof repaired; a history book on the church community was written; a cairn with an inset historical plaque was constructed; new entrance gates were erected. On Feb. 11, 1986, the Stanley Municipality passed a bylaw under the Municipal Heritage Property Act which declared the church site a heritage site.

The memorial service at the churchyard cross was celebrated by the Very Rev. Dr. H. Udod assisted by Mike H. Kozakewich and William Halyk. The choir was led by Mrs. Udod. The service was followed by the blessing of the graves and cairn. Dr. Udod concluded with some interesting references to heritage in both English and Ukrainian.

As an introduction to the official ceremonies Russell C. Sawchyn read the inovocation "Father God".

The ribbon bearers were Effamia (née Rygus) Sawchyn, age 90, and her brother Nick Rygus, age 82. Together they represented the church founders of whom their parents, George and Katherine Rygus, are regarded as foremost. Nick was at that time president of the church board. He might well represent the church brotherhood and Effamia the church sisterhood. Nick also attended this school some 75 years previously.

Other people representing some aspect of the school-church history and participating in the ceremonies were: Alfred Holmedal, age 86 (absent). Alfred was to represent the officials of the Keningsberg School, 1905-1914. As well, he was to represent the school students since he attended this school. His father Honken Holmedal and his uncle R.R. Reinerston built the school house in 1905.

William Halyk represented the church membership from Birmingham. He represented the church youth society of which he was an active member. William's parents were very active in church activities and his father was president of the church board.

Mrs. Mike (Kay) Kozakewich represented the "Amateur Drama Group", a youth society of the early church. A memorial service has an especially deep significance to her. Seven of her family members are interred in the church cemetery.

Marie Steiner, Sam Osienny and Victor Rathgaber (absent) represented the Stanley Municipality in which the church site is located. The site is a portion of the land owned by Victor Rathgaber, reeve of the municipality, and is in the division represented by Sam Oscienny. Mrs. Steiner, the administrator, prepares the official tax receipts for anyone donating to the Sts. Peter and Paul Heritage Fund.

Alex Oryschak represented all those who would share their skills and trade expertise in improving heritage property. It was he who constructed the cairn and erected the entrance gatges. As an ex-serviceman he represented all those who went forth during the was to defend the very ideals, the values, and the heritage which enabled us to assemble and to acknowledge on this special day.

Hon. Grand Schmidt represented the provincial government which through its legislated Municipal Heritage Property Act, appropriates grants to maintain and to improve a heritage site such as this.

After some interesting comments relative to one's heritage he cut the ribbon, thus officially designating the church site as "Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Heritage Site (1986)". The entire group then posed for photographs.

After lunch served by the church ladies many proceeded to the Birmingham Orthodox Cemetery for a memorial service there.

The church board and the projects committee wish to thank all who participated in this memorable even; to Joe Kozakewich for preparing information sheets and for being the photographer; and to all who have given generously.

Clergy who celebrated Divine Liturgy Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Fenwood:

1918:Fr.Shogeniuk The church joins the newly formed UOCC 1919:Fr.Shogeniuk;Fr.German 1920:Fr.Stratychuk;Fr.Sawchuk Metropolitan Germanos blesses and consecrates the church and cemetery July 12,adopting the patron saints Peter and Paul. 1921:Fr.Stratychuk 1922:Fr.Stratychyk;Fr.Hrebeniuk 1923:Fr.Hrebeniuk 1924:Fr.Hrebeniuk 1925:Fr.Hrebeniuk Bishop Theodorovich celebrates Divine Liturgy 1926:Fr.Hrebeniuk;Fr.Sametz 1927:Fr.Sametz 1928:Fr.Sametz;Fr.Halitski 1929:Fr.Wolochatiuk;Fr.Podolsky 1930:Fr.Podolsky;Fr.Kerstiuk;Fr.Melnychuk 1931:Fr.Podolsky;Fr.Melnychuk 1932:Fr.Melnychuk;Fr.Leschyshyn 1933:Fr.Melnychuk;Fr.Diachyna 1934:Fr.Kucey 1935:Fr.Kucey 1936:Fr.Kucey 1937:Fr.Kucey;Fr.Uhlan 1938:Fr.Uhlan 1939:Fr.Uhlan;Fr.Kucey 1940:Fr.Kucey 1941:Fr.Kucey 1942:Fr.Kucey;Fr.Moroz 1943:Fr Moroz Bishop Theodorovich is celebrant for the second time 1944:Fr.Moroz 1945:Fr.Moroz 1946:Fr.Moroz;Fr.Hrytsyna;Fr.Kucey 1947:Fr.Kucey 1948:Fr.Kucey 1949:Fr.Kucey;Fr.Hreneniuk 1950:Fr.Fr.Kucey;Fr.Pocholko 1951:Fr.Pocholko 1952:Fr.Pocholko 1953:Fr.Krystanowich 1954:Fr.Krystanowich;Fr.Prestupa 1955:Fr.Prestupa 1956:Fr.Prestupa 1957:Fr.Prestupa;Fr.Kolenich 1958:Fr.Kolenich 1959:Fr.Kolenich;Fr.Panchenko 1960:Fr.Panchenko;Fr.Zubritski 1961:Fr.Chomenko 1962:Fr.Chomenko;Fr.Krystanowich 1963:Fr.Chomenko 1964:Fr.Slawchenko;Fr.Yahudsky Last of scheduled services 1965:Fr.Slawchenko;Fr.Openiuk 1966:Fr.Openiuk 1967:Fr.Openiuk 1968:Fr.Openiuk;Fr.Hudyma 1969:Fr.Hudyma 1970:Fr.Hudyma;Fr.Hupka 1971:Fr.Hupka 1972:Fr.Hupka 1973:Fr.Hupka 1974:Fr.Fr.Hupka 1975:Fr.Hupka 1976:Fr.Hupka;Fr.Bodnar 1977:Fr.Fr.Bodnar 1978:Fr.Bodnar 1979:Fr.Bodnar 1980:FrFr.Bodnar;Fr.Soroka 1981:Fr.Soroka 1982:Fr.Soroka;Fr.Makaranko Only a memorial service is held on July 12 in conjunction with Birmingham 1983:Fr.Makaranko 1984:Fr.Makaranko 1985:Fr.Makaranko 1986:Fr.Druhl Sts Peter and Paul Church designated as a heritage site 1987:Fr.Druhl;Fr.Udod 1988:Fr.Udod;Fr.Chernishev Official designation of St.Peter and Paul Church as heritage site-July 28. 1989:Fr.Chernishev;Fr.Buciora 1990:Fr.Buciora 1991:Fr.Buciora 1992:Fr.Buciora 1993:Fr.Buciora 1994:Fr.Buciora 1995:Fr.Buciora;Fr.Czurak 1996:Fr.Czurak; Fr.Domaradz 1997-2000:Fr.Domaradz 2000--2004: Fr. Michael Kopchuk 2004 - : Fr. Slashinsky

 

Question: Where is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church located?
Answer: Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is located at Unnamed Road, Fenwood, Saskatchewan.

Question: Who is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church's pastor?
Answer: Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church's pastor is Very Rev. Archpriest Peter Wasylenko.

Question: What is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church's website?
Answer: https://uocc.ca/parish/sts-peter-and-paul-parish-15/

Question: What denominaiton is Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church?
Answer: Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church belongs to Orthodox Church denomination.