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Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr's Shrine
Full Wheelchair Access
Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr's Shrine
This is Canada's second martyr's shrine. A beautiful chapel contains the relics (mortal remains) of the Ukrainian Catholic martyr, Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky. Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Blessed Vasyl suffered severe tortures during the Soviet regime and died in Winnipeg in 1973. A museum with artifacts and a video depicts the martyr's life story. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guided tours available. Free admission. Tel. 204-338-7321; fax: 204-338-7321; Website: www.bvmartyrshrine.com E-mail: bvshrine@mts.net Location: St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Avenue.

Address
250 Jefferson Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R2V 0M6
Contact
Tel: 204-338-7321
Fax: 204-338-7321

Email: bvshrine@mts.net
Web: www.bvmartyrshrine.com

Rates (subject to change)
Free admission

On-Site Amenities & Services
Full wheelchair access
Gift shop
Washrooms
Service in English

Tour Information
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Tours upon request

Attraction Features
Cultural
Museum
Church
Shrine
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