St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Alaskas Primary Orthodox Cathedral - Since 1967

St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Anchorage is the primary cathedral of the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska and the spiritual center of Orthodox life across Alaska since 1967. The parish brings together Alaska Native faithful - Aleut, Alutiiq, Yupik, Athabascan, and Tlingit - alongside believers of Slavic, Greek, Ethiopian, and American descent. Services are held in English while carefully preserving Alaska Native and Church Slavonic hymns as a living part of shared worship.

As the diocesan cathedral, the church regularly hosts hierarchical services led by the Archbishop of Sitka and Alaska, and its services are livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. The cathedral offers classes for those inquiring about Orthodoxy, a Sunday school, and a teen group, and its clergy walk with parishioners through every stage of life, from baptisms and weddings to hospital visits and funerals.

Visitors and new converts often mention the warmth of the community here - some travel specifically to attend a service while passing through Anchorage, and come away struck by the beauty of the church and the genuine hospitality of its parishioners. Whether you are exploring Orthodoxy or simply find yourself in Anchorage on a weekend, the cathedral doors are open to all.