St. Josaphat Cathedral
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Not to be confused with the Basilica of St. Josaphat.
| St. Josaphat Cathedral | |
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Ukrainian Catholic |
| Province | Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton |
| Ecclesiastical status | Cathedral |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Rev Phillip Ruh |
| Architectural style | Prairie Cathedral (first of this style) |
| Direction of facade | West |
| Groundbreaking | 1939 |
| Year completed | 1947 |
| Construction cost | $250,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 7 |
| Dome height (outer) | 100 feet |
| Materials | Brick, Stone, Gold |
St. Josaphat Cathedral is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta, one of the best examples of Byzantine Rite church architecture in Canada. It is the seat of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and has been a cathedral (the seat of a bishop) since 1948.
The parish was established in 1902, and originally operated from a small log structure.
The current building designed by Rev. Phillip Ruh, who also designed St. George Cathedral in Saskatoon. Construction lasted from 1939 to 1947. Starting in 1951 the process of painting the interior murals, frescos, and icons began. In 1968 the icostasis was built. Josaphat was designated a Provincial Historic Resource by the province of Alberta in 1983.
