St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ukrainian Catholic church in Leith, Scotland
St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church is a sandstone building in Gothic Revival style located on Dalmeny Street, designed with the architectural features typical of late 19th-century religious structures. The church displays pointed arches, decorative stonework, and traditional religious building elements from that era.
The building was completed in 1882 by architect Archibald Thomson and first served as a Presbyterian place of worship. It later became a Ukrainian Catholic church, transforming its purpose to serve the local Ukrainian community.
The congregation gathers here to practice Ukrainian Catholic traditions through Byzantine-style worship that shapes their religious life. These gatherings serve as an anchor for the Ukrainian community in Edinburgh to maintain their faith and cultural identity.
The church is located on Dalmeny Street in Leith and is accessible for visitors throughout the week. It helps to check ahead about service times, as they follow the Byzantine liturgical calendar which differs from Western church schedules.
The building holds Category B listed status, making it one of only a few Ukrainian Greek Catholic parish churches in all of Scotland. This designation reflects both its architectural merit and its importance to the region's heritage.
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