Alexandria, Virginia, June 17, 2025
Photo: saintpaulmonastery.org The Orthodox Church in America recently published the liturgical texts in honor of St. Olga of Alaska, ahead of her upcoming glorification on June 19 and 20 at St. Nicholas Church in Kwethluk, Alaska.
The texts include her troparion, kontakion, and everything needed to celebrate Vespers and Matins on her feast day of October 27/November 9.
Matushka Olga was canonized by decision of the OCA Holy Synod in November 2023. November 8, 2024 marked the 45th anniversary of her repose, and on November 16 that year, her relics were solemnly uncovered in Kwethluk.
Following her glorification services in Kwethluk, celebrations will continue at St. Innocent Cathedral in Anchorage on June 21–22 for the Sunday of All Saints of North America, and later at the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix on July 16–17.
Her liturgical texts can be found on the site of the Orthodox Church in America.
Her troparion (Tone 4) reads:
God has chosen a humble mother from Alaska to be an example for all the servants of God; He has given us Saint Olga as a helper in afflictions and as a guide to leading a life of sacrificial love. Therefore, we entreat thee, O holy Mother Olga: pray that we, thy sinful children, may be saved // and rejoice with thee in the Kingdom of Heaven.
And her kontakion (Tone 8):
Guided by the heavenly light and touched by Christ’s rich mercy, thy loving hands healed the wounds of those hurt in the past. Thy soft voice encourages all to remain faithful to God, for the eternal Lord will give the steadfast a crown of life. O holy Mother Olga, visit us with love and reassure us, that we may accept whatever cross we must bear as chosen by the merciful God and that, through thy prayers, // we do the will of God for the salvation of our souls.
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