Bishop Alexei of Alaska and other Russian Orthodox dignitaries from around the state visited the Bering Sea island of St. George for five days in early May for St. George Day, celebrated May 6 around the world in the Russian Orthodox tradition.
Bishop Alexei of Alaska splashes holy water around the graveyard above the village of St. George, May 6, 2023. This honoring of those who have"fallen asleep" was requested by the community during the Bishop's visit.
The choir sings in Church Slavonic during an evening ceremony to celebrate St. George Day at the St. George Russian Orthodox Church, May 6, 2023.
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