Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
18 Parker St Northbridge
Location Details
Cnr Francis St
Other Name(s)
Greek Orthodox Church
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Jun 2005 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 28 Jun 2005 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 13 May 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place was the first purpose-built Greek Orthodox Church in Western Australia, became the Orthodox Cathedral in 1972 and St. Helene remains the spiritual focus of the Greek community in Western Australia.
The place is rare as the first of only five Greek Orthodox churches in the State, and its only Cathedral.
The place is a fine though austere example of the Byzantine style externally and the interior comprises a finely designed series of spaces of a high order of aesthetic value.
The place was built in 1936-37 with funds raised by the comparatively small Greek Orthodox community in a period of considerable building activity following the Great Depression and is highly valued by the State’s Greek Orthodox community for its long religious, spiritual and social associations with that community.
The place was designed by Oldham Boas Ednie-Brown, a prominent Western Australian firm of architects, and the much of the interior iconography was completed by Castellorizian born and well-known Western Australian artist, Vlase Zanalis.
Physical Description
Large Romanesque-style Church with twin towers, tiled domes and large arched openings to front facade. Style typical of Church architecture in south eastern Europe.
History
The Cathedral was constructed in 1936, paid for largely by contributions from members of the Castellorigian Association.
The church design was based on the Saint Constantine and Helena Church on the island of Kastellorigo - birthplace of many of the community's pioneers. The alter facade was painted by local Greek artist, Vlase Zanalis.
The church was consecrated on 18 April 1937 by Metropolitan Timotheo, Archimandrite and Rev Father Manessis who served as priest from 1925 to 1955. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Plan 'Saints Constantine and Helena Cathedral' | Kevin Palassis Architects | December 1996 | |
| 1.4 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6770 | Religion and society in Western Australia. | Serial | 1987 |
| 3799 | Saints Constantine and Helene Cathedral : conservation plan (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 11363 | Michelides: the tobacco pioneers. A family history | Book | 2015 |
| 8901 | Hellenes in Western Australia: A century of changing relations, responses and contribution. | Journal article | 0 |
| 1862 | Golden jubilee of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Constantine & Helene, Perth, Western Australia, 1937-1987. | Book | 1987 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
09 Aug 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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