Light on the Edge of the World: The Life and Legacy of St. Herman of Alaska (eBook, ePUB)
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"Light on the Edge of the World" is a sweeping spiritual and historical biography of St. Herman of Alaska the humble monk who carried the light of Orthodox Christianity from the forests of old Russia to the icy shores of North America.In luminous prose that blends history, theology, and devotion, Nikiforos Kontopoulos brings to life the quiet heroism of this 18th-century ascetic who became the first canonized saint of North America. From the austere beauty of Valaam Monastery to the rugged wilderness of Kodiak and Spruce Island, the book traces St. Herman's pilgrimage of faith: his miraculous ...
"Light on the Edge of the World" is a sweeping spiritual and historical biography of St. Herman of Alaska the humble monk who carried the light of Orthodox Christianity from the forests of old Russia to the icy shores of North America.
In luminous prose that blends history, theology, and devotion, Nikiforos Kontopoulos brings to life the quiet heroism of this 18th-century ascetic who became the first canonized saint of North America. From the austere beauty of Valaam Monastery to the rugged wilderness of Kodiak and Spruce Island, the book traces St. Herman's pilgrimage of faith: his miraculous healing in youth, his call to missionary service, and his lifelong defense of Alaska's indigenous peoples against exploitation.
Living in poverty and prayer on Spruce Island which he called "New Valaam" St. Herman became a father to the Aleut and Alutiiq peoples, healing the sick, comforting the oppressed, and miraculously saving the island from storms and floods. His message was simple yet radical: "From this day, from this hour, from this moment, let us love God above all."
After his peaceful repose in 1837, the saint's memory endured in the hearts of Alaskans until his official canonization in 1970, uniting the Orthodox Churches of Russia and America. Today, hundreds of churches and monasteries across the world bear his name, and thousands of pilgrims journey to his hermitage each year to feel the grace that still dwells there.
The eBook closes with reflections on St. Herman's living legacy a call to compassion, humility, and communion with creation. In an age of noise and division, his life reminds believers that holiness does not depend on power or fame, but on love.
"Light on the Edge of the World" is both a faithful biography and a spiritual meditation a northern gospel of stillness and service, showing that even at the ends of the earth, the light of Christ never fades.
In luminous prose that blends history, theology, and devotion, Nikiforos Kontopoulos brings to life the quiet heroism of this 18th-century ascetic who became the first canonized saint of North America. From the austere beauty of Valaam Monastery to the rugged wilderness of Kodiak and Spruce Island, the book traces St. Herman's pilgrimage of faith: his miraculous healing in youth, his call to missionary service, and his lifelong defense of Alaska's indigenous peoples against exploitation.
Living in poverty and prayer on Spruce Island which he called "New Valaam" St. Herman became a father to the Aleut and Alutiiq peoples, healing the sick, comforting the oppressed, and miraculously saving the island from storms and floods. His message was simple yet radical: "From this day, from this hour, from this moment, let us love God above all."
After his peaceful repose in 1837, the saint's memory endured in the hearts of Alaskans until his official canonization in 1970, uniting the Orthodox Churches of Russia and America. Today, hundreds of churches and monasteries across the world bear his name, and thousands of pilgrims journey to his hermitage each year to feel the grace that still dwells there.
The eBook closes with reflections on St. Herman's living legacy a call to compassion, humility, and communion with creation. In an age of noise and division, his life reminds believers that holiness does not depend on power or fame, but on love.
"Light on the Edge of the World" is both a faithful biography and a spiritual meditation a northern gospel of stillness and service, showing that even at the ends of the earth, the light of Christ never fades.
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