On this Feast of All the Saints of North America, we have one more saint to celebrate!
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. (Philippians 3:17)
The glorification of Righteous Mother Olga of Kwethluk, Alaska, reveals to us (as do the lives of all the saints) that holiness is attainable through the simple acts of love which God gives us the opportunity to do in whatever walk of life to which He has called us—and through the repentance and the joyful response to suffering which Christ sets before us. And that those who are being made saints are already among us, to honour and to follow, as they follow Christ.
Scripture readings referenced:
- Matthew 4:18-23
- Matthew 4:25-5:12
Children’s book on St. Olga referenced: https://stjohnofshanghai.org/resources/StOlgaOfAlaskaBook.pdf
Life of the Righteous Mother Olga of Kwethluk—Tanqilria Arrsamquq—Wonderworker, Matushka of All Alaska: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/10/27/100561-righteous-mother-olga-of-kwethluktanqilria-arrsamquqwonderworker
Erratum: Holy Matushka Olga died in 1979, not 1978.
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