July 8, 2004 - Old Harbor, Kodiak Island

Blessing of the Simeon "Sven" Haakanson Sr. landing strip.

Hundreds gathered for the ceremony honoring the late
Simeon "Sven" Haakanson, a village elder, which was
preceeded by a Panikhida and a moving sermon by
His Grace, Bishop NIKOLAI

Following the blessing of the runway, His Grace blessed
the runway with more holy water from the air,
and also blessed the entire village.

Published with the blessing of
His Grace The Right Reverend NIKOLAI, Bishop of Sitka, Anchorage & Alaska
©2003 Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska

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