Jacob Netsvetov

Deceased Person

1802 – 1864

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Who was Jacob Netsvetov?

Saint Jacob Netsvetov, Enlightener of Alaska, was a native of the Aleutian Islands who became a priest of the Orthodox Church and continued the missionary work of St. Innocent among his and other Alaskan people. His feast day is celebrated on the day of his repose, July 26.

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Born
1802
Alaska
Also known as
  • Jacob of Alaska
Died
Jul 26, 1864

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on July 23, 2013

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