Alaska, November 11, 2024
Photo: OCA Diocese of Alaska
November 8 marked the 45th anniversary of the repose of the recently canonized St. Olga of Alaska.
The Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of Alaska reports that panikhidas were celebrated throughout the diocese for both St. Olga and her daughter Agnes, who 
Daughter of St. Olga of Alaska reposes in the LordA panikhida for the repose of her soul was served at All Saints Chapel at St. Herman Theological Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska, yesterday.
“>reposed in the Lord just days earlier.
Matushka Olga was canonized by decision of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America 
OCA Synod glorifies Matushka Olga of Alaska among the saintsMatushka Olga (†1979) has long been venerated in Alaska, throughout America, and abroad. She is remembered as a humble mother, midwife, and priest’s wife who was filled with love for everybody, and especially abused women.
“>in November 2023. The liturgical proclamation of her glorification is planned for 
Alaska Diocese updates on St. Olga: Glorification in June 2025, first draft of service already composedIn preparation for her upcoming glorification, the Canonization Commission of the OCA has issued an appeal for stories of the miraculous intercession of St. Olga.”>June 2025. According to Church practice, the final panikhida for the repose of her soul will be served on the eve of her liturgical glorification, after which prayers will no longer be offered for her, but only to her.
The diocese also celebrated a miracle that occurred in the wake of St. Olga’s repose:
On this day we also celebrate the miracle of the thawing of the Kuskokwim River. Following Matushka Olga’s repose, a three-day winter storm covered the area. This was the condition of the village until by the grace and mercy of God, the river thawed enough for people across the Kuskokwim and Yukon to attend her burial. On this day let us remember the saintly Matushka Olga and ask for her prayers before God as we continue to labor towards her glorification.
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