Pilgrimage to Spruce Island, Alaska » Saint Herman's Spring and Grave  (32 Slides)     [Page 1 of 3] :: Jump To  
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1-64 * The main path from the beach to where St. Herman lived and died. This path existed during his time.
1-65 * The kellia (monastic cell) built by Fr. Gerasim (Schmaltz; +1969), who spent thirty-five years here as a hermit, faithfully tending to the site where St. Herman lived, his relics, etc.
1-66 * The grave of Fr. Gerasim and Fr. Peter Kreta, a beloved parish Priest from the area.
1-67 * This Cross marks the site where St. Herman had his small monastic cell.
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1-69 * Inside Fr. Gerasim's cell.
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1-71 * Inside the chapel dedicated to the Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God, which was built by Fr. Gerasim.
1-72 * The Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God.
1-73 * One of several 17th century Icons in the chapel.
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1-74 * St. Herman's spring, which flowed during his time. These holy waters have healed many people.
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1-78 * Father Andrew offering a weary pilgrim a drink of refreshing spring water.
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