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Church of the Holy Ascension

Church of the Holy Ascension is a historic place in Unalaska, Aleutian Islands County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000112.

Unalaska, Aleutian Islands County, AlaskaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000112★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Church of the Holy Ascension?

The Church of the Holy Ascension, also known as the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, is a prominent landmark in Unalaska, the major community of the western Aleutian Islands in southwestern Alaska. The current church was built in 1894, probably on the site of an 1826 church, and likely using timbers and other elements from the older church. It is one of the oldest churches in Alaska, and is significant as the site from which missionaries brought their religion to the local Aleut people. This evangelization effort was so successful that today's Aleut population is still strongly Orthodox. The church was declared a National Historic Landmark for its architecture, and for its role in the history and culture of Alaska. It is the second cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska, after St. Michael's Cathedral in Sitka.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Church of the Holy Ascension
City
Unalaska
County
Aleutian Islands County
State
Alaska
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000112
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
53.87684, -166.53834
When was Church of the Holy Ascension listed on the National Register?

Church of the Holy Ascension was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Church of the Holy Ascension located?

Church of the Holy Ascension is located in Unalaska, Aleutian Islands County, Alaska at approximately 53.87684, -166.53834. See the map above.

Is Church of the Holy Ascension a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Church of the Holy Ascension is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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