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Orthodox Cathedral in Unalaska / Dutch Harbor

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March 30th 2007
There is a very old Russian Orthodox Cathedral here in Dutch Harbor. The formal name is the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Ascension and is in the town of Unalaska. The site was first used for a cathedral in 1808. Father John Veniaminof (later canonized St. Innocent) led local Aleuts in building the first church in 1826. The church's distinctive cupolas have become a symbol of Unalaska ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more