Church of the Holy Ascension
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The Church of the Holy Ascension was built in 1826 by the Russian American Fur Company. It played a significant role in evangelizing the indigenous people in then-Russian Alaska. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1970.
It was restored in 1998. The church is part of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
.
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1970.
It was restored in 1998. The church is part of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America . Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in Alaska. The diocesan chancery is located in Anchorage. The Diocese was founded when Alaska was part of Russia and is one of the...
.
External links
- Official Site
- Church of the Holy Ascension: 26 b&w photos, 4 color photos, 12 drawings, and 12 data pages, at Historic American Building Survey