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St. Michael's Cathedral (Sitka, Alaska)
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St. Michael's Cathedral also known as Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel , is a cathedral
of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
at Lincoln and Matsoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska. It has been a National Historic Landmark
since 1962, notable as an exhibit of Russian influence in North America.
A fire destroyed the cathedral during the night of January 2, 1966, but the cathedral was subsequently rebuilt.
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska
The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America . Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in Alaska. The diocesan chancery is located in Anchorage. The Diocese was founded when Alaska was part of Russia and is one of the...
at Lincoln and Matsoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska. It has been a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
since 1962, notable as an exhibit of Russian influence in North America.
A fire destroyed the cathedral during the night of January 2, 1966, but the cathedral was subsequently rebuilt.