The original Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Waterbury, founded primarily by Ukrainian and Russian immigrants, was built in 1906-1908 on Crown Street. In 1968, the parish purchased 12 acres of land on North Main Street for the future site of a new church. Work began in 1972 and the cornerstone of the Crown Street church was transferred to the newly completed Nativity of the Holy Virgin Mary Church in 1974. Adjacent to the church, a new rectory was built in 1975 and the new Saint Mary’s Orthodox Center in 1980-1981.
Update 2/15/2021: As per the comment below, this building has been demolished: Demolition begins at St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church in Waterbury // WITH VIDEO | Republican American Archives (rep-am.com)
Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church, Waterbury (1974)
Is this church still in existence?
The building pictured here was demolished due to structural problems in 2019.
What a stunningly beautiful building, such an unusual style. So sorry to hear it was demolished. Beautiful curving lines. My grandmothers family was from Ukraine, came to Bridgeport.
Is there any way to research my grandparents marriage at ST Mary’s Russian Orthodox church in Waterbury CT? After the church was demolished, who has the church records?