Church of the Holy Transfiguration

About this church

Church of the Holy Transfiguration in Homer, Alaska, is an Old Rite parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. The congregation gathers each weekend, with Vigil on Saturday evening and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning. The homepage lists the Sunday Divine Liturgy from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., so visitors should confirm times on the website before attending. Services follow the Old Rite and are conducted primarily in English, with traditional Church Slavonic used in hymns and prayers. The parish began as a Belokrinitskaya Old Rite community and entered full canonical communion with ROCOR in January 2025, keeping the melodies and customs handed down from the 17th century.

First-time visitors can read a Your First Visit page on the site that explains what to expect. It notes that worshippers stand for most of the service, that chairs are available at the edges for those who need them, and that people may arrive at different points during the long morning prayers. It also describes the sign of the cross, bows, prostrations on a small cloth pad, and the kissing of icons and the cross, and it encourages newcomers to ask questions or simply observe. Feast days and special services, such as the Protection of the Theotokos, appear on the homepage and the parish calendar. The church is at 4060 Pennock St., and gifts or candle offerings can be made through the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service schedule, address, ROCOR Old Rite parish · About page: weekend services, language, ROCOR communion · First-visit guide to Old Rite worship customs

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Saturday Vigil — Evening (time not listed; confirm on the website)

Hours

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Location