A beloved saint in America is our Venerable Father Herman of Alaska, whom we will commemorate with Great Vespers on Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 PM, and Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 AM. This humble, prayerful and loving saint is the first canonized in America. As we prepare our hearts to receive our Lord Jesus Christ during the Nativity Fast, Venerable Father Herman, pray for us!