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Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Afognak

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In 1979, it was believed that the community would return and that the church would be used again, although it would be necessary to move the church further away from the water's edge.
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Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979).
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Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979).
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Historic Russian Orthodox church in Afognak, Alaska
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Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
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Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Afognak is located in Alaska
Afognak, Alaska
58°0′38″N 152°45′52″W / 58.01056°N 152.76444°W / 58.01056; -152.76444
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Russian Orthodox
Afognak, Alaska
1964 tsunami
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National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places listings in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska


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"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites Thematic Resources"


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