Innocent of Alaska - Sainthood

Sainthood

On October 6 1977 the Russian Orthodox Church, acting on the official request of the Orthodox Church in America, glorified (canonized) Innocent as a saint.

Innocent's feast day is celebrated twice a year — March 31, the anniversary of his repose, and October 6, the anniversary of his canonization.

Innocent is widely venerated as Equal-to-apostles as the Orthodox apostle of America.

On the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church (USA), Innocent is honored with a feast day on March 30.

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