Canonization as a Mirror of Division and Reconciliation
Reflections on the Glorification of St. Herman of Alaska (August 9, 1970)
On July 30, I wrote about the history and meaning of the Orthodox canonization process. Today—August 9—marks the anniversary of the glorification of St. Herman of Alaska in 1970. This occasion offers an opportunity to examine how canonization can reflect not only holiness, but also the shifting currents of ecclesial division and reconciliation.
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