St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Macedonian Orthodox church building in Markham, Canada.
St. Dimitrija Solunski is a Macedonian Orthodox church on Main Street North in Markham, built of pale beige walls in connected sections. A tall rectangular tower with a rounded arch opening stands at the left, beside a central drum topped by a dark dome and cross. To the right, a gabled facade holds a broad arched doorway with dark wooden doors and a small round window above; three flagpoles stand before the central section, and a low wall carries a sign reading "ST. DIMITRIJA SOLUNSKI".
A Macedonian organization existed in the Markham region from 1988, and by 1989 the community could support a church. Funds were raised with help from Macedonian Canadians and donors in Macedonia, and the property was bought in 1993. The old building was demolished on 15 May 1994; Archbishop Michael blessed the foundation, and the first liturgy was served on 7 August 1994.
The church takes its name from St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, and its parish organizations include a women's auxiliary, a church choir, a soccer team, a literary club and a senior citizens club. A Macedonian school with religious classes also operates here, and the church joins the annual cultural events organized by the city of Markham.
The church stands at 201 Main Street North in Markham, north of Toronto, with parking on site. The banquet hall occupies the lower level of the building. The entrance is through the dark wooden doors of the broad arched doorway on the gabled facade, where three flagpoles stand in front.
Georgi Danevski began painting the church interior in 2007 and finished in 2010, covering 600 square metres with more than 1,000 figures and composite scenes of Christian history. The Macedonian-Canadian artist worked in Byzantine iconographic style.
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