Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel () is a historic Russian Orthodox chapel in Ouzinkie, Alaska. The chapel is named for the Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. It was built in 1898 by Bishop Tikhon, who located it over the grave of Father Herman, the first Russian Orthodox clergyman to be canonized for service in Alaska, and who has been considered the patron saint of Alaska. It is approximately in plan and on its roof has a small, relatively recently added onion-shape supporting a high cross. An altar section and a vestibule section were added later, completing out a customary three-section design of Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska. (continuation sheet from thematic resources document) and Read more on Wikipedia
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