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Monk Becomes A Saint In Alaska Canonization
Orthodox Christendom declares Father Herman of Spruce Island a saint in Ak Alaska rites ending Sunday. The monk who came to found the church in 1794 helped natives, taught, cared for the ill, and opposed civil authorities while maintaining peace. Remains placed in the church and some sent to Spruce Island and monasteries in finish lands and Pa.
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Theodosius
Sitka
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Herman
Spruce Island
America
New Starr Arc Hiye
New World
St. Herman
Paul
Karelia
Finland
Valaamo
Russian Finland
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Father Ierman
Church of the Resurrection
South Canaan