St. Michael's Cathedral
An onion-domed Orthodox church on Lincoln Street in the city centre. It is a symbol of the Russian America era and houses precious icons.
St. Michael's Cathedral was first built in 1844–1848 as the cathedral of the Orthodox bishop of Russian America. It was destroyed by fire in 1966 and rebuilt to its original design. Most of the icons and liturgical objects that residents rescued from the fire at the time are still kept inside, including the famous 'Sitka Icon of the Virgin'. The cathedral stands in the middle of Lincoln Street, and its green onion domes and bell tower are landmarks of Sitka. A small donation is requested for visiting. Keep quiet during services. Opening hours change with the cruise ship schedule.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00-16:00; adjusted to cruise ship schedules
Nearby sights
- Castle Hill (Baranof Castle State Historic Site)
- Sitka History Museum
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
- Totem Square & Sitka Pioneers' Home
- Russian Bishop's House
- John O'Connell Bridge
- Gavan Hill Trail