Venerable · c. 1756–1837
Herman of Alaska
Venerable Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
Herman of Alaska was a valaam monk who remained in Alaska when the mission dwindled; defender of the Aleuts, wonderworker of Spruce Island. First saint glorified by the American mission. The years given for this life are c. 1756–1837. Orthodox Christians remember him among the venerable monastic saints.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of Alaska, North America, Orthodox mission, because he is linked to that land by his life and labours.
Prayer
O holy Herman of Alaska, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.
Do not confuse with other Germans / Hermans of Russia.