Bering Sea Island Church
by Jerry Griffin
Title
Bering Sea Island Church
Artist
Jerry Griffin
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Photograph
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St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church on St. George Island, Alaska out into the Bring Sea. Now it is under Diocese of Alaska of the Orthodox Church in America.
A first church was built on the island during 1870-78; the current church was built about five miles away in about 1935. As there were no trees on the island, all materials had to be brought in. According to a 1979 evaluation, "of all the R. O. village churches and chapels in Alaska, this may be the best example of effective balance and integration of classic designs to produce a building pleasing to the eye and utile in its purpose."
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May 27th, 2020
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