Kodiak, Alaska, January 20, 2025
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The clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America’s Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Kodiak, Alaska, rejoiced in the Baptism of more than 10 people in the days leading up to Nativity.
The cathedral is home to the relics of St. Herman of Alaska, and his feast on December 13/25 “served to strengthen the community and extended a special grace to the catechumens in preparation for Holy Illumination,” the Diocese of Alaska reports.
The Baptisms began on the Sunday before Nativity, with one infant being reborn in the waters. Then on the Eve of Nativity, nine adults and children were baptized.
“Sharing in this joy of the growing community gave new energy to the joyous proclamation, Chris is Born! Glorify Him!”
And during Vespers on the evening of Nativity at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Jeneau, Fr. Maxim Gibson made several new catechumens from a nearby island.
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