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Listen: Sitkans celebrate Christmas in the Russian Orthodox tradition

by Meredith Redick | Jan 11, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

In much of the world, the Christmas season continued into the new year with Eastern Orthodox Christians overseas and in the United States celebrating “Russian Christmas” on January 7. On Saturday, St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Sitka hosted its annual Nativity service featuring a divine liturgy and choral music — with lyrics in Tlingit, Aleut, and Yup'ik as well as Latin. Read More

Deacon’s music a bell-towering achievement

by Katherine Rose, KCAW | Jul 13, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

The bells at St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral in Sitka are ringing again after a temporary hiatus. Thanks to a new deacon with musical abilities and no fear of heights, you’ll hear them ringing most days at 11:55. Downloadable audio Read More

Russian Orthodox Christmas 2015

by Michael Hicks, KCAW | Jan 8, 2015 | The CorvidEYE

Wednesday, January 7th was Christmas on the Julian calendar observed by Orthodox churches around the world. St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral celebrated a "Christmas Vigil" and Holy Communion on Tuesday evening. Photos by Mike Hicks/KCAW. Read More