Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church

Holy Resurrection Church was the first Orthodox Church consecrated in Vancouver. The church is named after the Restoration of the Holy Resurrection Church in Jerusalem. The first church building was at 7th and Fir. It was demolished to make way for the new Granville Street Bridge in the 1950s. This building was completed in 1954.

The church is built in the traditional style of Russian Byzantine architecture. The style is characterized by cupolas or onion-shaped domes, and long narrow arched windows. The church is similar to many churches in the older towns and cities in Russia.

The architect was Ross Lort. Lort was unfamiliar with the Russian Orthodox style, but he was helped by members of the congregation, who supplied him with photographs and other pertinent data.

There are over 30 icons displayed inside the church. Behind the altar is a large icon depicting Christ’s descent into hell after the Resurrection to save the sinners. This picture is a copy of an icon by the famed icon painter of the 15th century, Dionisius.

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