In Pictures

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His Grace Bishop NIKOLAI blesses the building which holds the Russian Orthodox Diocesan Museum, Gift Shop and Coffee Shop (appropriately named Cupola Coffee). The museum is home to many Native Alaskan items such as hand beaded vestments, and a bidarka similar to the one St. Herman used. The gift shop contains Alaskan and Russian items including Icons, paintings, hand painted eggs and other hand crafted novelties. The coffee shop sells espresso drinks, snacks, drinks, and is a free wireless hotspot in Anchorage as well.

His Grace blesses the oil which will be used to bless the building.

The faithful in attendance.

The choir sings the Stikhera while His Grace anoints the walls.

Each side of the building is anointed.

His Grace invites all to the reception following the blessing.

His Grace, clergy, and guests all enjoy the reception.

His Grace Bishop NIKOLAI and Archbishop Schweitz of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese.

Before the Blessing of the Building begins His Grace offers words of gratitude to God and to the faithful who have labored to make this vision a reality.

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The coffee shop on the West end of the building is anointed.

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His Grace reads prayers to ask God's blessing on the building and all who enter.