Eagle River, Alaska
Antiochian Archdiocese
Saint John Orthodox Cathedral
Saint John’s community sits at the base of the Chugach mountains in Eagle River, Alaska. It is a parish in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.We invite you to join us in our journey to know God and to serve our neighbors within the tradition of Orthodox Christianity.Sunday Divine Liturgy - 10:00am
Saturday Vespers - 7:15pm
Saturday Vespers - 7:15pm
Parish Happenings
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Coffee Hour Info and Schedule
Coffee Hour after Sunday Liturgy is an important time of fellowship. Please check the schedule in the link below to see when your group is assigned to bring snacks and also when you are to host. Thank you!Coffee Hour Groups - Spring 2026Coffee Hour Host Schedule - Spring 2026Opening the Door to Orthodox Christianity - Thursday evenings, 6pm - 7:30pm
These classes will open the door to knowing God as He is revealed through Jesus Christ and known in the Scriptures and the Orthodox way. They are for everyone - inquirers, seekers, catechumens, “nones,” Churchgoers, Orthodox, non-Orthodox – to all who want to understand the Christian faith better.Readings for Class 1 - GodReadings for Class 2 - Creation - ChristReadings for Class 3 - SalvationReadings for Class 4 - ChurchReadings for Class 5 - SacramentsReadings for Class 6 - Calendar of FeastsReadings for Class 7 - Divine LiturgyUpdated schedule for Jan/Feb 2026Readings for Class 8 - Marriage & MonasticismReadings for Class 9 - Prayer
Bring a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone to access assigned readings online.
Community Highlight
Saint John's Sisters of Mary and Martha hosted a day-long retreat on Saturday, Feb 7 at a venue in Chugiak. Matushka Xenia Oleksa spoke at length about Saint Olga of Kwethluk, sharing stories from her personal memory. Nicole Unser shared a short video she made about the meaning of community. Over 50 women were in attendance.