Russian monks brought Orthodoxy to Alaska in the late 18th century, profoundly shaping society. Alaskans blended indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions, influencing their worldview and concept of becoming a "real person."
Russian monks brought Orthodoxy to Alaska in the late 18th century, profoundly shaping society. Alaskans blended indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions, influencing their worldview and concept of becoming a "real person."