Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel

Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel (Russian: Св. Сергий и Герман капеллы Валаам) is a historic Russian Orthodox chapel in Ouzinkie, Alaska. The chapel is named for the Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. It was built in 1898 by Bishop Tikhon, who located it over the grave of Father Herman, the first Russian Orthodox clergyman to be canonized for service in Alaska, and who has been considered the patron saint of Alaska. It is approximately 22 by 20 feet (6.7 m × 6.1 m) in plan and on its roof has a small, relatively recently added onion-shape supporting a high cross. An altar section and a vestibule section were added later, completing out a customary three-section design of Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska.[3][2][lower-alpha 1]

Not to be confused with Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church.
Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel
Alaska Heritage Resources Survey
1989 HABS photo
Nearest cityOuzinkie, Alaska
Coordinates57°54′46.17″N 152°20′34.055″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1898
MPSRussian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR
NRHP reference No.80004581[1][lower-alpha 1]
AHRS No.KOD-196
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 6, 1980
Designated AHRSMay 18, 1973

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1][lower-alpha 1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel (AHRS SITE NO. KOD-196)". National Park Service. (continuation sheet from thematic resources document) and accompanying photo from c.1975
  3. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites Thematic Resources". National Park Service.

Notes
  1. There's an error in NRHP listing for this building. Listing 80004581 attached form and pictures refer to Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church in Nanwalek. The correct form and pictures for this building are attached to listing 80004587.[2]


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