Elevation of Holy Cross Church

Elevation of Holy Cross Church
Location In South Naknek, South Naknek, Alaska
Coordinates 58°42′56″N 157°0′9″W / 58.71556°N 157.00250°WCoordinates: 58°42′56″N 157°0′9″W / 58.71556°N 157.00250°W
Area less than one acre
Governing body Private
MPS Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR
NRHP Reference # 80000755[1]
Added to NRHP June 6, 1980

The Elevation of Holy Cross Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church in South Naknek, Alaska. It is a small building, roughly similar in size to the 1886 St. John the Baptist Chapel in Naknek, prior to its 1914 enlargement. Near the vestibule is a rack containing two medium-sized bells, which are rung from within the building by lanyards. The building resembles a schoolhouse, except for its modest exterior religious symbols.[2][3]


The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites Thematic Resources". National Park Service.
  3. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "Elevation of Holy Cross Church (AHRS SITE NO. NAK-022)". National Park Service. (continuation sheets) and accompanying photos