St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine is certainly the most beautiful church in Ottawa and one of the capital's most stunning buildings in general. Situated right beside the famous Rideau Canal, it's a wonderful place to observe surrounding landscapes and wildlife. It's a great place for taking pictures as well.

Great atmosphere and food, but warm in the wintertime after eating too much heavy Ukrainian fare. It makes for sleepy after-dinner speeches.

Very unique & accommodating as to how this parish provides families with both the opportunity to attend Liturgy services following the traditional Ukrainian (Julian) calendar, and also the Gregorian calendar!

Great festival to learn more about Ukranian culture. Food is devine. Artwork is impeccable. People are warm and generous.

This church is truly very beautiful. I am not a Catholic, I follow Gnostic Tradition, but was raised a Catholic. I have respect and appreciation for the many branches of Christian tradition, but also a few others.

Nonetheless!
As a house of worship, this is a very gorgeous building, both outside and inside. Makes me proud of this style and typified representation.
(And for what it's worth, my maternal grandmother was Ukrainian ?)

My breath was taken when I went inside, I marveled at the beautiful artwork and typical style of what I guess is an older Byzantine type.
There is of course a lot of iconography, and gold-colored "trim" around the common figures of the church..
Yes you guessed it, Lord Jesus, Mother Mary and the like!

I feel the calm and peace of this church. I think they were preparing to sing when I went, and as I heard chanting, I was transported to a different time in my mind.

This place is very beautiful.

A place for anyone to appreciate this and what it stands for.