St. George Romanian Orthodox Church is a Heritage Property located in the Village of Dysart. This one-story wood-frame church with prominent spire and cast-iron cross, was built in 1906. It was the second oldest Romanian Orthodox Church in Saskatchewan as of 2016 when it was demolished.
The church had a large congregation serving the nearby communities of Southey, Cupar, Markinch, and Dysart. It had a full-time father who worked for 46 until his retirement in 1968. Since 1906, the church has gone through numerous renovations and additions and celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2006.
The heritage value resides in its status as a cultural landmark. Dysart and Area is one of the oldest Romanian Orthodox communities in Saskatchewan. Its architectural style also contributes to its heritage status. Built in the Gothic Revival style it includes a central bell tower with bell-shaped spire and stylized cast-iron Cross, pointed-arch windows, and barrel-vault central area. The original church was extended and the semi-circular back was added in 1945 which crated the Eastern Orthodox cruciform plan. Before demolition in 2016 the church stands as one of the oldest remaining buildings in Dysart.
Learn more about the historical status here: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=7070
