"ST. NICHOLAS" MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

The Macedonian Orthodox Church "St. Nicholas" in Windsor is one of the most successful churches of the Macedonian American-Canadian Diocese. This church covers spiritual, national, and social needs of about 3000 Macedonians who live in Windsor and its surroundings.

"St. Nicholas" is a traditional old country style church that can accommodate up to 250 people. The exterior of the church consists of a big central cupola, kampanarion, and two side smaller cupolas. The interior of the church is decorated with the choir balcony, two pair of brass candle stands, a few big chandeliers, a bishop's throne, a wooden iconostasis combined with icons from Macedonia, and the sudden wall completely decorated with two rolls of beautiful frescos.

In its nature, the roots of "St. Nicholas" are firmly connected with the immigration destiny of the Macedonian people. However, with the foundation of the Macedonian diocese on this continent, there was an enormous drive and desire of the Macedonians from Windsor to found a church and become members of this national and spiritual association. The first initiative committee for funding of a Macedonian church in Windsor was formed on the 19th of April, 1990. The first Macedonian liturgy was served by bishop Kiril on May 31, 1970 at St Michael's Church in Windsor. On February 17, 1971, the initiative committee was transformed into a church committee with the name of "St. Nicholas" Macedonian Eastern Orthodox Church.

The first church was build and consecrated on August 12, 1979 by bishop Kiril. On May 4, 1980 the church burned into ashes. The building process of the new church started on August 8, 1981. On August 8, 1982 the church was completed and consecrated by bishop Kiril. The church was renovated and extended and three main cupolas were added in 1999. The new small hall, the new toilettes, and the new kitchen were completed in 2004. Now our church and church halls become one of the most beautiful places in Windsor, a place that is a product of Macedonian unity, vision, and prosperity.