St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Montreal

Name: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Address: 555 Rue Jean-Talon Est, Montreal, H2R 1T8, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-276-8533

#171 among attractions in Montreal

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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Montreal

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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church is a brick Antiochian Orthodox church in the Villeray neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Designed by architect Joseph-Raoul Gariépy, the church was constructed in 1939–40 to serve the Syrian Orthodox community in Montreal. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1999 as an important symbol of the history and traditions of this community in Canada. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1940 (84 years ago)Coordinates: 45°32'24"N, 73°36'51"W

Address

555 Rue Jean-Talon EstVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (Parc-Jarry)Montreal H2R 1T8 Canada

Contact

+1 514-276-8533

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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade IGA, Saint-Jean-Berchmans Church, Saint-Ambroise Church, Church of St. Michael and St. Anthony.

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Jarry Park, Montreal
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Dante Park, Montreal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church?

Nearby attractions include Jean Talon Street, Montreal (3 min walk), Saint-Arsène Church, Montreal (7 min walk), Marché Jean Talon, Montreal (8 min walk), Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Montreal (9 min walk).

How to get to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church:

Bus

Station Jean-Talon Nord / Lajeunesse • Lines: 99-E, 99-O (1 min walk)
Jean-Talon / De Chateaubriand • Lines: 93-O (1 min walk)

Metro

Jean-Talon • Lines: 2, 5 (2 min walk)
De Castelnau • Lines: 5 (11 min walk)

Train

Parc (20 min walk)