His Grace, +Bishop Alexei gives an account of all that took place during the Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Tanqilria Arrsamquq, (Blessed Matushka Olga) in the Village of Kwethluk, Alaska on November 3rd/16th, 2024
Please join us in watching the Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Saint Olga (Arrsamquq) of Alaska that took place on November 16th, 2024 in Kwethluk, Alaska
On November 16th, 2024, His Grace, +Bishop Alexei along with Clergy and Faithful from around the Diocese embarked on a pilgrimage to Kwethluk Alaska for the Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Tanqilria Arrsamquq (Blessed Matushka Olga). Click here to read the full account of the Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Blessed Matushka Olga.
His Grace, +Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska has announced that the Clergy Endowment Stipend has successfully reached its $1 Million goal. In recognition of this, His Grace has released a video thanking His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, the Holy Synod of Bishops, and the many generous parishes and faithful who have contributed to the success of the fund.
His Grace spoke at the 20th All-American Council in Baltimore, MD about the difficult situation facing the Alaskan clergy. The council passed a resolution to support the creation of this Clergy Endowment Stipend:
“Whereas Alaska is the cradle of Orthodoxy in America: Be it resolved that the 20th AAC asks the Holy Synod of Bishops to designate annually the Sunday closest to the December feast of Saint Herman, for a free-will collection from each parish in the Orthodox Church in America to support the Diocese of Alaska Clergy Endowment.”
Since successfully reaching the $1 million milestone, the Diocese of Alaska has put a governance policy in place and hired a management firm. The first disbursement is anticipated in October.
Now there are more ways to support the work of the diocese to fulfill the Great Commission. These additional giving options are easy and convenient and provide tax benefits as well.
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In this article, Father Peter writes about the ordination of Father Deacon Spiridon and describes the significance of the various liturgical moments that make up this mystery .
The Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska held its annual clergy retreat in Anchorage from Friday March 8th through Sunday, March 10th hosted by His Grace ALEXEI, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska. The retreat included a candle-light vigil with Liturgy, talks by Bishop Luke of Syracuse, the resurrectional vigil, a hierarchical Divine Liturgy with ordinations, and a celebratory banquet for Vladyka's triennial.
by Alexandra Kalinovskaya, Correspondent Stretensky Monastery
In late January, His Grace, Bishop Alexei was interviewed on behalf of Stretensky Monastery in Moscow by Alexandra Kalinovskaya. In the course of the interview, they discussed confession, depression, Saints whom Vladyka has met, the difference between men's monasticism and women's, and his impressions on Alaska and Russia.
On March 2nd, His Grace, +Bishop ALEXEI, embarked on an archpastoral journey to Saint Herman of Alaska Russian Orthodox Church in Fairbanks to lead the divine services and to be among the faithful of the growing Saint Herman’s community...
There will be a clergy retreat on Friday March 8th with a candle-light all-night vigil concluding with Liturgy at Saint Tikhon's in South Anchorage. On Sunday, March 10th at 4:00 pm there will be a banquet for Vladika's anniversary as our bishop at Saint Innocent's Cathedral. Contact Ms. Anna Mizes for details.
FEAST OF THE MEETING OF THE LORD, CHANCERY OFFICE, ANCHORAGE: The Canonization Commission of the Orthodox Church in America and the Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska convened from February 15 to February 18 in order to make preparations for the canonization of our beloved Arrsamquq...
FEAST OF THE MEETING OF THE LORD, CHANCERY OFFICE, ANCHORAGE: The Canonization Commission of the Orthodox Church in America and the Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska convened from February 15 to February 18 in order to make preparations for the canonization of our beloved Arrsamquq, Blessed Matushka...