9 Sacred & Religious Sites in Alaska That You Shouldn't Miss

March 20, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. 
Restaurants in Alaska

1. Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church

149 Old Harbor St, Old Harbor, Kodiak Island, AK 99643
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church

2. Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church

Kodiak Island, AK +1 907-486-5532 http://oca.org/parishes/oca-ak-kodhrc
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church

Reviewed By ArryAwk - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

This is the oldest Orthodox parish in North America although the church itself is fourth generation, the previous building having been destroyed by fire in the 1940's. It is small and the interior is a beautiful sight with its traditional Russian Orthodox icons, pictures and colours. The local priest was on hand to explain the history of the church and showed us the wooden reliquary that holds the remains of St Herman - a Russian monk who came to Kodiak Island in 1794 and who is now the patron saint of Alaska for the Russian Orthodox Church. There is a glass case holding his monastic hat and the large iron cross he wore in life. The church is on a hillside overlooking the town of Kodiak - it was a wonderful place to visit.

3. St. Herman's Chapel

Kodiak Island, AK http://www.sthermanseminary.org
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

St. Herman's Chapel

Reviewed By DellaG_12 - Coquitlam, Canada

A historical landmark chapel that contains the remains of a Russian priest who came to Kodiak Island around 1764 and dedicated his life in the service of the Lord and support of the local Aleut indigenous people. St Herman was canonized in March 1867. It is a beautiful Russian style church. To this day there are many devotees that undertake the annual pilgrimage to this chapel on his his feast day.

4. St. Michael's Cathedral

Lincoln and Cathedral Streets, Sitka, AK +1 907-747-8120 http://oca.org/parishes/oca-ak-sitsmk
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4.5 based on 390 reviews

St. Michael's Cathedral

Reviewed By ruthandkev

Cruise port visit to Stika, wandering round Stika and came across the Cathedral which has a $5 dollar per person entry fee, worth every cent and more. Walked inside and was stopped in my tracks by the beautiful icons and altar box, met the bishop who was simply amazing to talk to, he gave us a detailed history of the cathedral, could have spent much longer looking at all the treasures.

5. Holy Family Cathedral

818 West Fifth Ave Corner of 5th Ave & H St, Anchorage, AK 99501 +1 907-276-3455 http://www.holyfamilycathedral.org
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Holy Family Cathedral

6. Saint Nicholas Chapel

610 Petersen Way, Kenai, AK 99611-8001
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Saint Nicholas Chapel

Reviewed By JLWhedbee - Anchorage, United States

Sort of a nice historical “been there done that” stop but then having parked you can get a cup of coffee or tea and something to munch on at Veronica’s coffee house, Built in 1918 so you can soak up some history there as well. From the same parking lot you can also see the historic church across the street

7. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

16515 Centerfield Dr Ste 201, Eagle River, Anchorage, AK 99577-7326 +1 907-688-6026 [email protected] http://www.alaskaone.com/eklutna/
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

8. Saint Herman Theological Seminary

414 Mission Rd, Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK 99615-6329 +1 907-486-3524 https://www.sthermanseminary.org/
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Saint Herman Theological Seminary

9. Ouzinkie Village Docks

Ouzinkie Harbor Road, Ouzinkie, AK 99644 http://www.ouzinkie.org/

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