Herman Of Alaska
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 188 years ago |
Born | Serpukhov |
Russia | |
Date of died | November 15,1836 |
Died | Spruce Island |
Alaska | |
United States | |
Patronage | Americas |
Feast | glorification |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Anglican Communion | |
Eastern Catholics | |
Books | A Treasury of Saint Herman's Spirituality |
Vener in | Orthodoxy |
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Eastern Catholics | |
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Eastern Catholic Churches | |
Date of birth | January 1,1756 |
Patronag | Americas |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 863455 |
Herman Of Alaska Life story
Herman of Alaska was a Russian Orthodox monk and missionary to Alaska, which was then part of Russian America. His gentle approach and ascetic life earned him the love and respect of both the native Alaskans and the Russian colonists. He is considered by many Orthodox Christians as the patron saint of North America.