St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church

St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church (Russian: Православная церковь Св. Георгия Великого мученика) is a historic Russian Orthodox church on St. George Island, Alaska. Now it is under Diocese of Alaska of the Orthodox Church in America[2]

St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church
Alaska Heritage Resources Survey
LocationOn St. George Island, St. George, Alaska
Coordinates56°36′7″N 169°32′52″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1935
Part ofSeal Island Historic District (ID66000156)
MPSRussian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR
NRHP reference No.80000743[1]
AHRS No.XPI-004
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 6, 1980
Designated NHLDCPJune 13, 1962
Designated AHRSMay 18, 1973

A first church was built on the island during 1870–78; the current church was built about five miles away in about 1935. As there were no trees on the island, all materials had to be brought in. According to a 1979 evaluation, "of all the R. O. village churches and chapels in Alaska, this may be the best example of effective balance and integration of classic designs to produce a building pleasing to the eye and utile in its purpose."[3][4]

The current church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. https://oca.org/parishes/oca-ak-stgsgc
  3. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites Thematic Resources". National Park Service.
  4. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church (AHRS SITE NO. XPI-004)". National Park Service. (continuation sheet from thematic resources document) and accompanying photo from c.1976

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