Olyphant in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2018
1. SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. .
When Ukrainians began arriving in Olyphant around 1870, they found the language difficult and the customs different. Longing to worship in their own rite and their own language, they established SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in 1888.
The present church building, constructed in 1908, was consecrated in 1910 and renovated in 1952. The Corner Stone - which encapsulates a tin box with documents and contracts related to construction of the Church - was blessed in 1909.
One hundred years after its founding, the church celebrated its centennial anniversary and was rededicated in 1988.
When Ukrainians began arriving in Olyphant around 1870, they found the language difficult and the customs different. Longing to worship in their own rite and their own language, they established SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in 1888.
The present church building, constructed in 1908, was consecrated in 1910 and renovated in 1952. The Corner Stone - which encapsulates a tin box with documents and contracts related to construction of the Church - was blessed in 1909.
One hundred years after its founding, the church celebrated its centennial anniversary and was rededicated in 1988.
Erected by Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area.
Location. 41° 28.295′ N, 75° 36.272′ W. Marker is in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of River Street and Grant Street, on the left when traveling south on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 North River Street, Olyphant PA 18447, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nestor Chylak
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2018
7. SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Christianity in Ukraine Millenium 988-1988
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 1, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
