Great Synagogue of Włodawa
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SynagogueJudaism
Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, Victoria
Canada’s oldest surviving synagogue building, continuously serving a congregation since 1863.
Sacred Place Overview
About Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, Victoria
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Canada’s oldest surviving synagogue building, continuously serving a congregation since 1863. Completed in 1863, the building preserves early Jewish heritage and distinctive Romanesque Revival architecture; it is a National Historic Site.
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Place TypeSynagogue
Religious TraditionJudaism
Tradition / DenominationConservative Judaism
LocationVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
CountryCanada
Established / Period1863 (building)
ArchitectureRomanesque Revival
HeritageNational Historic Site of Canada
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
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Religious TraditionJudaism
Tradition / DenominationConservative Judaism
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
Completed in 1863, the building preserves early Jewish heritage and distinctive Romanesque Revival architecture; it is a National Historic Site.
Sacred Tradition
The sanctuary remains a living Jewish place of congregational prayer and community life.
Editorial Context
Heritage visiting access must respect active synagogue services and security.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Romanesque Revival · National Historic Site of Canada
Worship & Visiting Information
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Jewish communal prayer
Torah reading
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Congregation Emanu-El — official congregation