The Pearl of Great Price
A short daily trip down the lane of Christian History. Looking at the fascinating people and events that have shaped a universal civilisation.
The Pearl of Great Price
Aug 9 Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska
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Tim Byron
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Season 8
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Episode 9
St Herman was a Russian Orthodox monk who had a very effective mission to the Aleut people of Alaska. During a 'Fur Rush' when colonisation and exploration was fuelled by the seal fur trade he defended the rights of the native Aleut people