Saint Michael the Archangel Serbian Orthodox Church, Serbian Orthodox church in Dovercourt Park, Toronto, Canada.
Saint Michael the Archangel Serbian Orthodox Church is a church building located at the corner of Bloor Street West and Delaware Avenue in Toronto. The structure features distinctive copper domes and decorative architectural details that give it a recognizable appearance in the neighborhood.
The building was erected in 1889 as an Anglican church and used by Anglicans until 1914. The Serbian community of Toronto, formed after the American schism from the Patriarchate in Belgrade, held services in the Ukrainian Hall on Christie Street before purchasing the Delaware Avenue church on June 14, 1964. Bishop Dionisije consecrated it on November 28, 1965.
The parish split from the Saint Sava Church and School Congregation, and its founding assembly drew 700 members. In 1983 the community established a library of one thousand books named after Bishop Dionisije. The church was shown in Toronto's annual Doors Open event in 2008.
The church is located opposite Ossington station and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should keep in mind that access may depend on service times, so it is helpful to check ahead if you plan to attend a service or visit the building.
The building has undergone several jurisdictional changes and has been operated as an independent organization since 2015, sometimes known as the Free Serbian Orthodox Church. This independent status sets it apart from many other Serbian Orthodox communities and makes it a distinctive case in Toronto's religious landscape.
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