St. Herman of Alaska

Even from thy youth, O Saint Herman, didst thou desire to seek the heavenly fatherland and to work for God alone, giving thyself over to heaven’s protection, having ever as intercessors Saints Bergius and Herman of Valaam.

11/28/2022

The Life of Our Holy Father Saint Herman of Alaska

Commemorated November 15, December 13/25, and July 27/August 8

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The Life of Our Holy Father Saint Herman of Alaska

Commemorated November 15, December 13/25, and July 27/August 8

“I clearly remember,” he says, “all the features of the Elder’s face, which shone with grace: his pleasant smile, meek and attractive gaze, his humble, quiet manner, and his amiable words. He was not tall, he had a pale face, covered with wrinkles, his eyes were gray-blue and full of brightness, and on his head he had a few gray hairs. His speech was not loud, but very pleasant.”

The Miraculous Intercession of St. Herman of Alaska

Matushka Galina Tregubov and Lee Browne-Beed

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The Miraculous Intercession of St. Herman of Alaska

Matushka Galina Tregubov and Lee Browne-Beed

When they finally started their exciting, but extremely difficult, ascent, everything went just fine for a few days. But at the end of one day, on a narrow path, they met an old, strange-looking man in a long dark robe. He was walking in the opposite direction, down the mountain. In a friendly manner he greeted them and advised them to turn around and return to the base camp as quickly as possible because the weather was changing into a severe storm.

St. Herman of Alaska: A Pre-Christmas Gift to America

Fr. Herman (Podmoshensky)

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St. Herman of Alaska: A Pre-Christmas Gift to America

Fr. Herman (Podmoshensky)

And here, in the midst of this pre-Christmas joy so filled with impressions, there enters into the American consciousness a Russian monk from Valaam who was also connected with children, coziness, spice-cake, pretzels, covered by the Alaskan snow—St. Herman the Wonderworker of America.

The Relics of St. Herman of Alaska

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The Relics of St. Herman of Alaska

The story of Saint Herman of Alaska. 2007.

On the Repose of St. Herman of Alaska

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On the Repose of St. Herman of Alaska

Seeing the glorious life of podvig of Father Herman, seeing his miracles, seeing the fulfillment of his prophecies and finally his blessed falling asleep, "generally all the local inhabitants have an awesome respect for him as a holy ascetic, and are entirely convinced of his having pleased God," witnessed Bishop Peter.

New book available on St. Herman of Alaska

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New book available on St. Herman of Alaska

A new book on St. Herman of Alaska entitled, Herman A Wilderness Saint From Sarov, Russia to Kodiak, Alaska was released in November 2013 by the Printshop of St. Job of Pochaev.

St. Herman’s Guardian – Archimandrite Gerasim Schmaltz

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St. Herman’s Guardian – Archimandrite Gerasim Schmaltz

St. Herman's years of solitude on Spruce Island caused no little wonder among those unfamiliar with the mysteries of spiritual life. A man once asked, "Fr, Herman, do you live alone in the forest? Do you never become lonely? .... No, I am not alone ," he replied, "God is there as He is everywhere. His angels are there. Is it possible to be lonely in their company? Is it not better to be in their company than in that of people?"

Canon to St. Herman of Alaska

Brotherhood of St. Herman of Alaska

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Canon to St. Herman of Alaska

Brotherhood of St. Herman of Alaska

From the Service to our Holy and God-Bearing Father, Saint Herman, Wonderworker of Alaska.

A Life of St. Herman from 1919

Vera Johnston

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A Life of St. Herman from 1919

Vera Johnston

A Russian missionary to America! Yes, indeed, a servant of God, lowly and simple of heart, who attained to such perfection of spirit that in our day and generation there are many in Alaska and throughout the Orthodox parishes in the United States who think that Herman, the humble monk, should be and will be canonized—a saint of the Church.[1]

Travellers from Ryazan are investigating the Orthodox heritage of Russian America in Alaska

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Travellers from Ryazan are investigating the Orthodox heritage of Russian America in Alaska

Special attention will be devoted to the person of one of the first Orthodox missionaries of North America – St. Herman of Alaska (c.1757-1837; feast: July 27/August 9), a native of Russia’s Ryazan region.

VIDEO: Pilgrimage to Spruce Island

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VIDEO: Pilgrimage to Spruce Island

Spruce Island is considered by many Orthodox Christians to be one of the holiest sites in North America. The island was home to the hermitage of Herman of Alaska during the early 1800’s. Every year, in early August, the Orthodox Church in America celebrates the canonization of Saint Herman with a Liturgy, pilgrimage, and banquet.

The Life of St. Herman of Alaska

Edited by Archimandrite Alexander (Mileant)

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The Life of St. Herman of Alaska

Edited by Archimandrite Alexander (Mileant)

The Elder was asked "How do you, Father Herman, manage to live alone in the forest, don't you get bored?" He answered "No, I'm not alone there! There is God, and God is everywhere! There are holy angels! How can one be bored with them? With whom is it more pleasant and better to converse, angels or people? Angels, of course!"

The Venerable Herman of Alaska

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The Venerable Herman of Alaska

The grace of God that filled St. Herman’s soul transformed the hearts of people who contacted with him.

“Grandfather Herman”

Interview with Hierodeacon Herman of Valaam Monastery

Sergei Vityazev, Hierodeacon Herman (Murog)

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“Grandfather Herman”

Interview with Hierodeacon Herman of Valaam Monastery

Sergei Vityazev, Hierodeacon Herman (Murog)

It was providential too, and then St. Herman of Alaska moved to Spruce Island. In accordance with his prophecy, a monastery was founded there, which belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Church. On Spruce Island St. Herman of Alaska ended his days, having lived till almost eighty.

St. Herman and the Angel

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St. Herman and the Angel

What a smile he had; I had never seen such beauty upon earth.

The Power of St. Herman Was Christ Himself

Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra

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The Power of St. Herman Was Christ Himself

Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra

There, in Alaska, where there are some hundred and fifty volcanic islands, they bear witness to the power, the memory, and the holiness of St. Herman who was laid to rest there like the dawn.

St. Herman’s Spruce Island: The Beauty America is Missing

Jesse Dominick

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St. Herman’s Spruce Island: The Beauty America is Missing

Jesse Dominick

St. Herman can be an aid to the reawakening of spiritually dull America. If we want it, the beauty of all things St. Herman can help us begin to know what is happening in our own hearts and souls.

“I imagine my beloved Valaam.”

St. Herman’s Letters to Abbot Nazarius

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“I imagine my beloved Valaam.”

St. Herman’s Letters to Abbot Nazarius

St. Herman even in Alaska considered himself to be under obedience to his spiritual guide and abbot, Fr. Nazarius of Valaam Monastery. Whenever he had the time he would write to Valaam with reports on the missionary team’s work in the Alaskan territories among the native peoples.

The Home of St. Herman—Kadom of Ryazan

Nun Cornelia (Rees)

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The Home of St. Herman—Kadom of Ryazan

Nun Cornelia (Rees)

It is worth exploring the history and background of this region of Russia, which produced such extraordinarily pious offspring as St. Seraphim of Sarov, Elder Nazarius of Valaam, and our dear Fr. Herman of Alaska.

Congressional Recognition of Canonization of St. Herman of Alaska

Proceedings and Debates of the 91st Congress, Second Session

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Congressional Recognition of Canonization of St. Herman of Alaska

Proceedings and Debates of the 91st Congress, Second Session

Mr. President, the saintly benevo­lence Father Herman characterized to Alaska's Aleut people, beginning 175 years ago, yielded a lasting faith in his church that has not diminished today. It is my hope the canonization of Father Herman will serve to yield new benevolence and understanding to pro­vide the Aleut and other native people of Alaska the rewards of their faith in their church and the rewards of their faith in America

Address of the Great Council of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America 11-13 March 1969, Concerning The Canonization of the Spiritual Father Herman of Alaska

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Address of the Great Council of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America 11-13 March 1969, Concerning The Canonization of the Spiritual Father Herman of Alaska

"We believe that it was the will of God to reveal to us on this continent, and in this country, the Blessed Spiritual Father Herman as a sublime example of the Holy Life, for our spiritual benefit, inspiration, comfort and the confirmation of our Faith."

From the Treasury of Saint Herman's Spirituality

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From the Treasury of Saint Herman's Spirituality

Once the Elder was invited on board a frigate that had come from St. Petersburg. The captain of the frigate was a man quite learned, highly educated; he had been sent to America by Imperial command to inspect all the colonies. With the captain were some 25 officers, likewise educated men. In this company there sat a desert-dwelling monk of small stature, in an old garment, who by his wise conversation brought all his listeners to such a state that they did not know how to answer him. The captain himself related: "We were speechless fools before him!"

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