Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
31 Smith St Highgate
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1954
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | City of Vincent | ||
| State Register | Registered | 28 Mar 2014 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Nov 1995 | Category B |
Category B |
City of Vincent |
Statement of Significance
The Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava is an outstanding example of a church designed in the Christian Orthodoc Church tradition, whereby all elements including the ornate art works of the interior, the finely painted iconostasis, frescoes, mosaicsm gold chandeliers and timber furniture, including a throne, are of religious importance.
Physical Description
Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Sava comprises a Post-War Ecclesiastical style rendered masonry church (1954-55), with a western bell tower (1974), and a separate brick and tile Sunday School building (1962), with additions (1971, 1984), situated in landscaped gardens.
History
The first Serbian Orthodox church service was hep in Western Australia in 1951 at a Greek Orthodox Church in Perth. Father Petar Rados played an important role in raising funds for the construction of the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava, which was constructed in 1954-55.
Condition
good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War Ecclesiastical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
Creation Date
20 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Jan 2018Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.