Saint Jacob Netsvetov of PM - Buon Fresco Icon - Buon Fresco Icon - 12"x12" on ceramic tile, 22 karat gold

Herman of Alaska (Russian: Герман Аляскинский, romanized: German Alaskinsky;[1] c. 1756 – November 15, 1837) was a Russian Orthodox monk and missionary to Alaska, which was then part of Russian America. He is the first saint of North America to be canonized by the Orthodox Church. Father Jacob was born in 1802 on Atka Island, part of the Aleutian Island chain in Alaska. His father, Yegor Vasil'evich Netsvetov, was Russian from Tobolsk, Russia, and his mother, Maria Alekscevna, was an Aleut from Atka Island. Jacob was the eldest of four children who survived infancy. The others were Osip (Joesph), Elena, and Antony. Although not well off, Yegor and Maria did all they could to provide for their children and prepare them to live their lives. Osip and Antony were able to study at the St. Petersburg Naval Academy and then were able to become a naval officer and ship builder, respectively. Elena married a respected clerk with the Russian-American Company. Jacob chose a life with the Church and enrolled in the Irkutsk Theological Seminary.

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Troparion (Tone 4) O righteous Father Jacob, Adornment of Atka and the Yukon Delta; You offered yourself as a living sacrifice To bring light to a searching people. Offspring of Russian America, Flower of brotherly unity, Healer of sickness and terror of demons: O Holy Father Jacob, Pray to Christ God that our souls may be saved. Kontakion (Tone 3) O Holy Father Jacob, Teacher of the knowledge of God, You revealed your love for your people, Taking up your cross and following Christ, Enduring hardships like the Apostle Paul. Pray on our behalf to Christ our God To grant us great mercy. Akathist Hymn to Saint Jacob Netsvetov of Alaska https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Akathist_Hymn_to_Saint_Jacob_Netsvetov_of_Alaska

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