St. Herman Orthodox Christian Church

About this church

St. Herman Orthodox Christian Church in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America within the Diocese of Alaska. The church describes itself as the farthest north Orthodox parish in America, and it takes its name from St. Herman, a member of the first group of missionaries who brought Orthodox Christianity to America. Sunday Divine Liturgy is held from 9 to 10 a.m. The weekly schedule also includes a Vigil service on Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. and an Akathist on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. All services are sung in English.

The parish draws people from a range of backgrounds, including Russian, Yupik, and Aleut families as well as converts to Orthodoxy. Soldiers and families from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base attend, along with students from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The site states that visitors are always welcome. The church is located at 2180 Goldstream Rd. The website has pages about the parish, its projects, a calendar, and articles, along with a history page marking 50 years of St. Herman parish and a way to donate. Visitors can call (907) 712-7907 or check the website calendar to confirm service times before attending.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: parish identity, diocese, services and times · Contact page: street address and phone number

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