St. Jacob 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. He served the sick even while barely well enough to care for himself. He was a gifted storyteller, who created an alphabet for the people of Atka so they could learn to read the Gospels & the services.
Righteous Father Jacob, / adornment of Atka and the Yukon delta, / offspring of Russian America, / flower of brotherly unity, / healer of sickness, / and terror of demons, / you offered yourself as a living sacrifice / to bring light to a searching people. / Pray to Christ God that our souls may be saved!
Kontakion — Tone 3
Holy Father Jacob, / teacher of the knowledge of God, / you revealed your love for your people, / taking up your cross and following Christ, / enduring hardships like the apostle Paul. / Pray on our behalf to Christ our God / to grant us great mercy!
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