The Chapel at Vorokhta ("Bopoxta")

Saint John the Baptist UCChapel is located at Vorokhta ("Bopoxta") in Vale Perkins, Quebec.  The buildings are styled after the churches in the Vorokhta region of the Carpathian Mountains.  Indeed, the area does remind one of the Vorokhta region of the Carpathian Mountains.  There are four structures:  a cross (khrest), the chapel (kaplytsya), the bell tower (dzvinytsya), and a gate (brama).  This chapel was built in 1985, on the site of the first chapel at Vorokhta, which had been built in 1954.

Cross, chapel, and bell tower at Bopoxta - vora.jpg

This view shows the cross on the left, the chapel in the center, and the bell tower on the right.  Before this chapel was built in 1985, the cross, which was raised in 1954, stood where the bell tower is now.  The cross was moved so the bell tower could be built.  In winter, during Christmas, the cross is lit up.

Gate, cross, chapel, and bell tower at Bopoxta - vorb.jpg

This view shows the gate (in the left foreground), the cross, the chapel, and the bell tower.  The bell is named "Andriy" (Andrew).  It has a wonderful sound because it is from a Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive.


These are "relaxed" and "cross eyed" 3D images, from early May 2003, of the chapel and grounds.
In the first set of images, in the distant right, you can see Mount Owl's Head (or Owls Head or Owlshead).

3D relaxed imaged
3d relaxed image
These two are "relaxed" 3D images.


3D cross eyed image
3D cross eyed image
These two are "cross eyed" 3D images.


Chapel June, 2007

A stitched panoramic view of the chapel and grounds in late June, 2007 - before the road work.


Mount Owl's Head June, 2006

A stitched panoramic view of Mount Owl's Head (or Owls Head or Owlshead),
taken from the chapel grounds in late June, 2006.
The peak is approximately 2450 feet / 747 meters above sea level.


Mount Owl's Head November, 2007

Another stitched panoramic view of Mount Owl's Head,
taken near the chapel grounds in late November, 2007.


After the first cutting, July 3, 2008, Knowlton's Landing

A stitched panoramic view of the hayfield, after the first cutting, just to the south of Knowlton's Landing, July 3, 2008.
In the background is Sargent Bay, a part of Lake Memphremagog. Mount Orford is in the distance.


Mount Elephantus

A stitched panoramic view of Mount Elephantus (also spelled "Elephantis"), July 3, 2008.
The peak of Mont Elephantis is approximately 2160 feet / 657 meters above sea level.


Sugarloaf Pond

A stitched panoramic view of Sugarloaf Pond and Mount Elephantus (Elephantis),
which is to the south of the pond, July 3, 2008.


Vale Perkins in 190x's

A postcard of Vale Perkins in the 190x's. When that photo of this bustling metropolis was taken is not known.


Vale Perkins and the Sleeping Elephant

A postcard of Vale Perkins in the 191x's. Prominent in the background in Mount Elephantis (Elephantus) and Hog's Back.
Although it is some ten years later than the card above, not much has changed in the Vale. Fifteen years later...


Vale Perkins in 1934

A view of Vale Perkins in 1934, with Mount Elephantus (Elephantis) and Hog's Back in the snowy background.
During the preceding fifteen years, there have been some changes. Some 25 years later...


Vale Perkins in 1950s

Vale Perkins in the 1950's - prominent in the background is Mount Elephantus (Elephantis) and Hog's Back.
The back of the postcard states: "Kodachrome by L. Dozois", "Made in U.S.A.",
"Published by Thatcher Winger Associates Ltd., Utterson, Ontario", "46057",
and the size is 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.


Vale Perkins in 2006

Fifty years later, much has changed in Vale Perkins (shown in approximately 2006).
Still prominent in the background is Mount Elephantus (Elephantis) and Hog's Back.


Vale Perkins in 2011

Vale Perkins in November, 2011, four years after the road was paved.
Mount Elephantus (Elephantis) and Hog's Back remain prominent.


Near Highwater looking north

A stitched panoramic view showing the Sutton mountains, the North Mississquoi River valley,
Peewee (in South Bolton), Elephantus, Owl's Head, Hawk, and Bear,
as seen from near Highwater, looking the north, on July 2, 2008.


Mount Owl's Head - early morning of April 22, 2011

A stitched panoramic view of a snowy Mount Owl's Head.
Mount Hawk is visible to the right and a still ice-covered Lake Memphremagog
is just visible through the trees on the left.
Taken near the chapel grounds early on the morning of April 22, 2011.


Mount Owl's Head - early foggy morning on May 8, 2011

A stitched panoramic view of the fog and low clouds on the morning of May 8, 2011.
The peak of Mount Owl's Head is just visible.
Taken near the chapel grounds.


Mount Owl's Head - afternoon on May 10, 2011

A stitched panoramic view of Mount Owl's Head
in the early afternoon of May 8, 2011. The barn in the foreground, and
the house behind it, were used in the 1998 movie "Free Money"
(with Marlon Brando, Charlie Sheen, Thomas Haden Church, and Christin and Holly Watson).


Mysterious Harry Jones farm foundation stones - afternoon on May 10, 2011

A stitched panoramic view, taken on May 10, 2011, of the mysterious stone
foundations found at the Vale Perkins Brook on the former Harry Jones farm.
No one has taken credit for this mill site, so it remains a mystery...


Cows at the former Harry Jones farm - October 9, 2008

A stitched panoramic view, taken on October 9, 2008, of cows at the former Harry Jones farm.
Mount Owl's head is off to the right.


Late spring snowfall - April 10, 2009

A stitched panoramic view, taken on April 10, 2009 of the light snowfall on the former Harry Jones farm.
Mount Owl's Head is off to the right.


Mount Owl's Head and southward - May 12, 2011

A stitched panoramic view of Mount Owl's Head, taken near the chapel grounds
on the afternoon of May 12, 2011. Lake Memphremagog is visible on the left.
In the distance are the Green Mountains of northeastern Vermont.
Just to the left of Owl's Head is the Willoughby Gap, where
Lake Willoughby, Vermont is framed between Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor.
Those two peaks are approximately 28 miles / 46.5 km away.
To the right of Owl's Head are Mount Bear and Mount Hawk.


Mount Owl's Head from I91N mile 151.4

Mount Bear, Mount Owl's Head, and Hog's Back as seen from mile 151.35 on Interstate 91 North.
Owl's Head is approximately 28 miles / 45 km away.


The round barn in Mansonville - August 20, 2010 - IMG_7288_90

A stitched panoramic view of the round barn in Mansonville, taken on August 20, 2010.
This round barn is located approximately 12 km (7 miles) from the chapel.
The round barn was built in 1911 for Robert Jersey.


The round barn in Mansonville - August 20, 2010 - IMG_7294_95_96_97

A second stitched panoramic view of the round barn in Mansonville.


The round barn in Mansonville - August 20, 2010 - IMG_7298_99_00

A third stitched panoramic view of the round barn in Mansonville.


The round barn in Mansonville - August 20, 2010 - 7313a_14_15

A fourth stitched panoramic view of the round barn in Mansonville, showing the southern side of the barn.
The covered bridge leads up to the hay loft. This is the last remaining round barn in Potton.


Lake Memphremagog, looking north from Perkins Landing April 18, 2008

A stitched panoramic view of Lake Memphremagog, looking north from Perkins Landing. There is still some ice on the lake and the moon is rising - April 18, 2008.


lightning owl's head 07-03-11

Bolts of lightning over Mount Owl's Head on July 3, 2011.


lightning owl's head 07-21-11

A lightning bolt near Mount Owl's Head on July 21, 2011.



 

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