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02-December-2015
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The cross commemorates the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine from 988 to 1988.
In 1988, Ukrainians throughout the world celebrated the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine, the 1,000th anniversary of a Christian heritage whose roots date back to 988 with the baptism of the people of Kievan Rus' on the banks of the Dnieper River by Prince Volodymyr the Great.
Location
Address: | Sherwood & Ferguson Streets, Ukrainian Catholic War Memorial Church of St John the Baptist, Maylands, 6051 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | Foreign |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.929481 Long: 115.901933 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Cross |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 988 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1988 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA988 - 1988
To commemorate the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine
And in honour of fighters for her freedom and glory
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