Sitka, Alaska, November 12, 2026
Photo: kickstarter.com
A new pocket-sized book of akathists to Alaskan saints is on the way, but it needs backers first.
Spruce Island Books, the official publishing partner of the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Alaskan Akathists, Volume 1, a collection of services honoring the saints of the Mother Church of the New World.
As of now, the campaign has pledged $4,039 of its $25,000 goal with 26 days to go. Ultimately, the project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by December 8. Backers are only charged if the goal is met.
The volume includes akathists to St. Herman of Alaska, St. Olga of Alaska, St. Peter the Aleut, the Our Lady of Sitka Icon, and the Most Holy Theotokos.
Supporters can also choose extra gifts, including high-quality prints of the hand-drawn images from the akathist and custom wooden icons featuring the saints from the book.
Backing the campaign also helps finance other projects the publisher has in the pipeline. Spruce Island Books is especially committed to helping Native Alaskan peoples preserve their spiritual and linguistic heritage, and that support will allow it to publish service and prayer books in other languages, including Yupik and Tlingit.
Learn more and donate at Kickstarter.
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