St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Juneau gathers for worship on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The regular schedule lists a Vigil on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., with confession following, and on Sunday the Third and Sixth Hours at 9:40 a.m. ahead of the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Weekday services, including Matins and Vespers with confession, appear on the parish calendar, so visitors should confirm times on the website before attending. The congregation was founded in 1893 at the request of the local Tlingit community, and its octagonal church building is the oldest continually functioning Orthodox church building in Southeast Alaska.

The church is at 326 5th Street, between Franklin and Gold Streets. Outside of services, the church building is open to visitors during posted hours, which for summer run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday, and until 7 p.m. on Sunday. A gift and book shop and visitor's center in the rectory building carries icons, crosses, books, music CDs, and souvenirs, along with historical displays. It is run by volunteers, so hours vary, and guaranteed tours can be arranged by email. The website also offers an About Orthodoxy section with readings for newcomers, sheet music for liturgical singing, and a weekly bulletin. A parish email list keeps people informed of events, and the site accepts online donations and supports a preservation fund for the historic building.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Regular service times, history, and address · Physical address and contact information · Visitor hours, gift shop, and tours · Current weekly schedule and calendar

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