Kwethluk, Alaska, November 15, 2024
The Diocese of Sitka and Alaska of the Orthodox Church in America is accepting names to be commemorated at the uncovering of the relics of St. Olga of Alaska tomorrow, November 16.
Matushka Olga was canonized by the OCA Holy Synod 
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, and her relics are to be uncovered in preparation for her liturgical glorification 
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.”>in June of next year. The 45th anniversary of her repose was celebrated 
OCA Alaska Diocese marks 45th anniversary of St. Olga’s reposeMatushka Olga was canonized by decision of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America in November 2023.”>last week.
His Grace Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska announces the upcoming uncovering of her relics, with the link to submit names for commemoration at this blessed event:
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska,
God willing, on November 15, His Grace, +Bishop Alexei will be traveling to the village of Kwethluk, to uncover the Holy Relics of Blessed Arrsamquq, Saint Olga, the Matushka of All Alaska and North America. In preparation for this glorious and solemn occasion, His Grace has blessed for a prayer list with names to be gathered from across the diocese and North America. On November 16th, we will celebrate a panikhida at her gravesite and then begin the uncovering, shovel by shovel, while one priest reads the gospel, and the other priests read the names of those who are seeking Saint Olga’s holy intercessions.
We are grateful for your prayers, care, and support for the Diocese of Alaska and her people. Allow for us to in this small way to offer on your behalf the names of those whom we ask Saint Olga to remember before our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The link for the prayer list can be found here:
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