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Olga Michael

Olga Michael

Saint
November 10 · 1916–1979

Olga Michael (1916, Kwethluk — 1979, Kwethluk) — Saint. Feast day: 10 November.

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Olga Michael was a Yup'ik midwife and matushka from Kwethluk, Alaska, who lived from 1916 to 1979. As the wife of an Orthodox priest, she served her community through medical care, traditional healing, and teaching English. She was a central figure in her village, offering counsel and support to many, particularly women. In 2025, she became the first person of Yup'ik heritage and the first North American woman to be canonized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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