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{{Short description|American Russian Orthodox missionary}}
{{Short description|American Russian Orthodox missionary (1947–2023)}}
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| name = Michael Oleksa
| name = Fr. Michael Oleksa
| image = Rev. Oleksa (15177440568).jpg
| image = Rev. Oleksa (15177440568).jpg
| image_upright = 1.2
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| caption = Michael Oleksa speaking at a conference in Oregon in September 2014.
| caption = Oleksa in September 2014
| birth_date = March 16, 1947
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1947|03|16}}
| birth_place = [[Allentown, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Allentown, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|11|29|1947|3|16}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|11|29|1947|3|16}}
| death_place = [[Anchorage, Alaska]]
| death_place = [[Anchorage, Alaska]], U.S.
| occupation = [[Russian Orthodox]] [[missionary]], [[linguist]]
| occupation = [[Russian Orthodoxy|Russian Orthodox]] [[missionary]], [[linguist]]
| known_for = Linguistical work throughout [[The Bush (Alaska)|rural Alaska]]
| known_for = Linguistical work throughout [[The Bush (Alaska)|rural Alaska]]
| spouse = Xenia Oleksa
| spouse = Xenia Oleksa
| children = John Oleksa
| children = Four
| parents =
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'''Michael James Oleksa''' (March 16, 1947 – November 29, 2023) was a Russian Orthodox missionary who spent 35 years travelling and speaking about culture and race in [[Alaska]]. After a life dedicated to his mission of helping people in Alaska in terms of education, spirituality and personal advice, Father Oleksa suffered a stroke and died on November 29, 2023.
'''Michael James Oleksa''' (March 16, 1947 – November 29, 2023) was an American missionary priest of the [[Orthodox Church in America]], who spent 50 years traveling, speaking, and writing about culture and race in [[Alaska]].


==Early life and education==
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==Life==
Michael James Oleksa was born in [[Allentown, Pennsylvania]] on March 16, 1947. In 1970, after studying at [[Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary|St. Vladimir's Seminary]] in New York, he moved to [[Alaska]], accepting an invitation from the [[Alutiiq]] village of [[Old Harbor, Alaska|Old Harbor]] on [[Kodiak Island]].<ref name="KYUK">{{Cite news|last1=Erickson|first1=Evan|title=Russian Orthodox Archpriest Michael James Oleksa has died at 76|url=https://www.kyuk.org/arts-culture-community-features/2023-11-29/russian-orthodox-archpriest-michael-james-oleksa-has-died-at-76|access-date=November 30, 2023|work=[[Bethel Broadcasting, Incorporated|KYUK News]]|date=November 29, 2023}}</ref> His experiences while there motivated him to continue speaking in Alaska, and did multiple presentations over the next three decades, while also serving as a [[Russian Orthodox Church|Russian Orthodox]] priest in these relatively small communities.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Oleksa|first=Michael|title=Father Oleska's Bio|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/resources/Oleksa_bio.pdf|access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref> In 1972, he moved to [[Kwethluk, Alaska|Kwethluk]], where he met his wife and continued his work as a missionary priest in various small communities along the [[Kuskokwim River]].<ref name="KYUK"/>
Oleksa was born in [[Allentown, Pennsylvania]], on March 16, 1947, and graduated from [[Emmaus High School]]. He attended [[Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary|St. Vladimir's Seminary]] in [[Yonkers, New York]].<ref name="KYUK">{{Cite news|last1=Erickson|first1=Evan|title=Russian Orthodox Archpriest Michael James Oleksa has died at 76|url=https://www.kyuk.org/arts-culture-community-features/2023-11-29/russian-orthodox-archpriest-michael-james-oleksa-has-died-at-76|access-date=November 30, 2023|work=[[Bethel Broadcasting, Incorporated|KYUK News]]|date=November 29, 2023}}</ref>


In 1988, Oleska graduated with his doctoral degree from the Orthodox Theological Seminary in [[Prešov|Presov, Slovakia]]. He made a point to graduate with an emphasis on Native Alaskan history during the Alaskan Russian period, which occurred from 1741 to 1867.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Russians settle Alaska|url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaska|access-date=2021-03-31|website=HISTORY|language=en}}</ref> He then continued to speak to at least twelve separate villages across Alaska on the issue of race and culture in education. After this he lived in [[Anchorage, Alaska]], with his wife, his daughter, and one of his three grandsons. Oleksa suffered a stroke and died during the early hours of November 29, 2023 in Anchorage at age 76.<ref name="KYUK"/>
In 1988, Oleksa graduated with a [[Doctor of Philosophy|doctorate]] from Orthodox Theological Seminary in [[Prešov|Presov, Slovakia]], where he focused on Native Alaskan history during the Alaskan Russian period of 1741 to 1867.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Russians settle Alaska|url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaska|access-date=2021-03-31|website=HISTORY|language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 1970, he accepted an invitation from the [[Alutiiq]] village of [[Old Harbor, Alaska|Old Harbor]] on [[Kodiak Island]] in [[Alaska]], where he served as priest with the [[Russian Orthodox Church]].<ref name="KYUK"/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Oleksa|first=Michael|title=Father Oleska's Bio|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/resources/Oleksa_bio.pdf|access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref>
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Oleksa was versed in the field of [[linguistics]], and has written books, articles, and publications focusing on numerous Alaska Native cultures.<ref name=":0" /> He created a four-part video series, which aired on [[PBS]], called "Communicating Across Cultures".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Father Michael Oleksa - Video Series|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/3.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=fatheroleksa.org}}</ref> His work was so influential, it has made its way into some of JSD's ([[Juneau School District]]) senior high curriculum, and all three of the UA ([[University of Alaska system|University of Alaska]]) campuses.<ref name=":0" /> He is also a dedicated public speaker, and has travelled through multiple Alaskan villages speaking about various linguistical topics of interest. Michael Oleksa has accumulated a host of titles along his travels, proving his authenticity as a [[missionary]], and a [[Linguistics|linguist]]. He is recognized as an "Elder" by the [[Alaska Federation of Natives]], has been honored by the [[Alaska State Legislature]] and the [[National Governors Association]], and is acknowledged as a "distinguished public servant" by the Board of Regents of the [[University of Alaska system|University of Alaska]].<ref name=":0" />


In 1972, he moved to [[Kwethluk, Alaska|Kwethluk]], where he met his wife and continued his work as a missionary priest in various small communities along the [[Kuskokwim River]].<ref name="KYUK"/>
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Oleksa was educating teachers across Alaska on the importance of cross-cultural education and the boundaries of [[Race (human categorization)|race]] and [[culture]]. The most prominent of his texts that focuses on this topic is his collaboration with the Association of Alaska School Boards, which explores the unique cultural fabric of Alaska's educational environment.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Father Michael Oleksa - Publications (Print)|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/2.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=fatheroleksa.org}}</ref> His most recent work available to the public is from 2006.<ref name=":1" /> Prior to his death, he initiated the process to have [[Olga Michael]] recognized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church.<ref name="KYUK"/>

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Oleksa was versed in the fields of history, theology and [[linguistics]] and wrote books, articles, and publications focusing on multiple Alaska Native cultures.<ref name=":0" /> He created a four-part video series, which aired on [[PBS]], called "Communicating Across Cultures".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Father Michael Oleksa - Video Series|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/3.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=fatheroleksa.org}}</ref> His work made its way into some of [[Juneau School District]]'s senior high curriculum, and all three of the [[University of Alaska system|University of Alaska]] campuses.<ref name=":0" /> He is also a dedicated public speaker, and has travelled through multiple Alaskan villages speaking about various linguistic topics of interest. Michael Oleksa has accumulated a host of titles along his travels, proving his authenticity as a [[missionary]], and a [[Linguistics|linguist]]. He is recognized as an "Elder" by the [[Alaska Federation of Natives]], has been honored by the [[Alaska State Legislature]] and the [[National Governors Association]], and is acknowledged as a "distinguished public servant" by the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska.<ref name=":0" />

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Oleksa was educating teachers across Alaska on the importance of cross-cultural education and the boundaries of [[Race (human categorization)|race]] and [[culture]]. The most prominent of his texts that focus on this topic is his collaboration with the Association of Alaska School Boards, which explores the unique cultural fabric of Alaska's educational environment.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Father Michael Oleksa - Publications (Print)|url=https://fatheroleksa.org/2.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=fatheroleksa.org}}</ref> His most recent work available to the public is from 2006.<ref name=":1" /> Prior to his death, he initiated the process to have [[Olga Michael]] recognized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church.<ref name="KYUK"/>

==Personal life==
Oleksa was married to Xenia Oleksa, with whom he had two daughters, two sons, 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 1 great granddaughter.

⚫
==Death==
Oleksa suffered a [[stroke]] and died during the early hours of November 29, 2023, in [[Anchorage, Alaska]], at the age of 76.<ref name="KYUK"/>


==Selected publications==
==Selected publications==
*Alaskan Missionary Spirituality.  1987. Paulist Press, Mahway, New Jersey.   3-35.<ref name=":1" />
*Alaskan Missionary Spirituality. 1987. Paulist Press, Mahway, New Jersey. 3-35.<ref name=":1" />
*Another Culture / Another World.  2005.  Association of Alaska School Boards.  Juneau, Alaska.<ref name=":1" />
*Another Culture / Another World. 2005. Association of Alaska School Boards. Juneau, Alaska.<ref name=":1" />
*“Civilizing” Native Alaska: Federal Support of Mission Schools, 1885–1906.  January, 1991.  Prepared for the National Education Association.  Washington, D.C.<ref name=":1" />
*“Civilizing” Native Alaska: Federal Support of Mission Schools, 1885–1906. January, 1991.  Prepared for the National Education Association.  Washington, D.C.<ref name=":1" />
*Evangelism and Culture.  1995.  International Review of Mission.  Authentic Witness Within Each Culture.  Section 1; Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 1996). LXXXIV No. 335, October 1995.  The World Council of Churches.  387–393.<ref name=":1" />
*Evangelism and Culture. 1995. International Review of Mission. Authentic Witness Within Each Culture.  Section 1; Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 1996). LXXXIV No. 335, October 1995.  The World Council of Churches. 387–393.<ref name=":1" />
*Father John Veniaminov and Father Jacob Netsvetov.  July, 1975.  Digital Typography.  www.asna.ca.<ref name=":1" />
*Father John Veniaminov and Father Jacob Netsvetov. July, 1975. Digital Typography.  www.asna.ca.<ref name=":1" />
*I Didn't Even Need a Passport!  February 2006.  Lit Site, Alaska Traditions.<ref name=":1" />
*I Didn't Even Need a Passport! February 2006. Lit Site, Alaska Traditions.<ref name=":1" />
*Icons and the Cosmos:  The Missionary Significance.  1983.  International Review of Mission.  Issue 1 – Witnessing.  Vol. LXXII No. 285, January 1983.  The World Council of Churches.  42–123.<ref name=":1" />
*Icons and the Cosmos:  The Missionary Significance. 1983. International Review of Mission.  Issue 1 – Witnessing.  Vol. LXXII No. 285, January 1983.  The World Council of Churches.  42–123.<ref name=":1" />
*Giving and Receiving.  Fall, 2005, AGAIN, The Ancient Christian Faith Today, Vol. 27, No. 3, Page 34.<ref name=":1" />
*Giving and Receiving.  Fall, 2005, AGAIN, The Ancient Christian Faith Today, Vol. 27, No. 3, Page 34.<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodox Alaska:  A Theology of Mission.  St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood, New York 10707.  1998<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodox Alaska:  A Theology of Mission.  St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood, New York 10707.  1998<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodox Missiological Education for the Twenty-First Century.  1996.  The Book, the Circle, and the Sandals.Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York.  83–90.<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodox Missiological Education for the Twenty-First Century. 1996. The Book, the Circle, and the Sandals.Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York.  83–90.<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodoxy in Alaska:  The Spiritual History of the Kodiak Aleut People.  1981.  St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly.  Volume 25, Number 1.<ref name=":1" />
*Orthodoxy in Alaska:  The Spiritual History of the Kodiak Aleut People. 1981. St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly.  Volume 25, Number 1.<ref name=":1" />
*Overwhelmed by Joy.  1983.  International Review of Mission.  Conversion.  Vol. LXXII No. 287, July 1983.  The World Council of Churches.  415–420.<ref name=":1" />
*Overwhelmed by Joy.  1983.  International Review of Mission. Conversion. Vol. LXXII No. 287, July 1983. The World Council of Churches. 415–420.<ref name=":1" />
*Six Alaskan Native Women Leaders: Pre-Statehood. 1991. Alaska Department of Education, Juneau, Alaska<ref name=":1" />
*Six Alaskan Native Women Leaders: Pre-Statehood. 1991. Alaska Department of Education, Juneau, Alaska<ref name=":1" />
*The Creoles and Their Contributions to the Development of Alaska.  1990.  In Smith, Barbara Sweetland and Redmond J. Barnett (eds.) Russian America: The Forgotten Frontier. Tacoma, WA: Washington State Historical Society. 185–195.<ref name=":1" />
*The Creoles and Their Contributions to the Development of Alaska. 1990. In Smith, Barbara Sweetland and Redmond J. Barnett (eds.) Russian America: The Forgotten Frontier. Tacoma, WA: Washington State Historical Society. 185–195.<ref name=":1" />
*The Death of Hieromonk Juvenally.  1990.  Russia in North America: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Russian America, Sitka, Alaska.  August 19–22, 1987.  Limestone Press, Fairbanks, Alaska.  322–357.<ref name=":1" />
*The Death of Hieromonk Juvenally. 1990. Russia in North America: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Russian America, Sitka, Alaska.  August 19–22, 1987.  Limestone Press, Fairbanks, Alaska. 322–357.<ref name=":1" />
*The Legacy of St. Vladimir:  Byzantium, Russia, America.  1988.  Papers presented at a Symposium commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, New York.  243–258.<ref name=":1" />
*The Legacy of St. Vladimir:  Byzantium, Russia, America. 1988. Papers presented at a Symposium commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, New York.  243–258.<ref name=":1" />
*The Orthodox Church and Orthodox Christian Mission From an Alaskan Perspective.  2001.  International Review of Mission.  Ecclesiology and Mission (I).  Volume XC No. 358, July 2001.  The World<ref name=":1" />
*The Orthodox Church and Orthodox Christian Mission From an Alaskan Perspective. 2001. International Review of Mission.  Ecclesiology and Mission (I).  Volume XC No. 358, July 2001.  The World<ref name=":1" />
*Chilkat Valley News, Feb. 16, 2006, Haines, Alaska.  "Priest Brings Multicultural Message" by Christa Sadler<ref name=":1" />
*Chilkat Valley News, Feb. 16, 2006, Haines, Alaska. "Priest Brings Multicultural Message" by Christa Sadler<ref name=":1" />
*Conflicting Landscapes American Schooling/Alaska Natives. Co-authored with Clifton Bates. The Kuskokwim Corporation 2008. Distributed by Univ. Alaska Press and University Press of Colorado.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://fatheroleksa.org/2.html Catalog of his available publications]
*[https://fatheroleksa.org/2.html Official website]
*[https://www.svots.edu/headlines/memoriam-archpriest-michael-oleksa Obituary] at [[Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary]]

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Fr. Michael Oleksa
Oleksa in September 2014
Born(1947-03-16)March 16, 1947
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 2023(2023-11-29) (aged 76)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Occupation(s)Russian Orthodox missionary, linguist
Known forLinguistical work throughout rural Alaska
SpouseXenia Oleksa
ChildrenFour

Michael James Oleksa (March 16, 1947 – November 29, 2023) was an American missionary priest of the Orthodox Church in America, who spent 50 years traveling, speaking, and writing about culture and race in Alaska.

Early life and education

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Oleksa was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on March 16, 1947, and graduated from Emmaus High School. He attended St. Vladimir's Seminary in Yonkers, New York.[1]

In 1988, Oleksa graduated with a doctorate from Orthodox Theological Seminary in Presov, Slovakia, where he focused on Native Alaskan history during the Alaskan Russian period of 1741 to 1867.[2]

Career

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In 1970, he accepted an invitation from the Alutiiq village of Old Harbor on Kodiak Island in Alaska, where he served as priest with the Russian Orthodox Church.[1][3]

In 1972, he moved to Kwethluk, where he met his wife and continued his work as a missionary priest in various small communities along the Kuskokwim River.[1]

Oleksa was versed in the fields of history, theology and linguistics and wrote books, articles, and publications focusing on multiple Alaska Native cultures.[3] He created a four-part video series, which aired on PBS, called "Communicating Across Cultures".[4] His work made its way into some of Juneau School District's senior high curriculum, and all three of the University of Alaska campuses.[3] He is also a dedicated public speaker, and has travelled through multiple Alaskan villages speaking about various linguistic topics of interest. Michael Oleksa has accumulated a host of titles along his travels, proving his authenticity as a missionary, and a linguist. He is recognized as an "Elder" by the Alaska Federation of Natives, has been honored by the Alaska State Legislature and the National Governors Association, and is acknowledged as a "distinguished public servant" by the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska.[3]

Oleksa was educating teachers across Alaska on the importance of cross-cultural education and the boundaries of race and culture. The most prominent of his texts that focus on this topic is his collaboration with the Association of Alaska School Boards, which explores the unique cultural fabric of Alaska's educational environment.[5] His most recent work available to the public is from 2006.[5] Prior to his death, he initiated the process to have Olga Michael recognized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church.[1]

Personal life

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Oleksa was married to Xenia Oleksa, with whom he had two daughters, two sons, 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 1 great granddaughter.

Death

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Oleksa suffered a stroke and died during the early hours of November 29, 2023, in Anchorage, Alaska, at the age of 76.[1]

Selected publications

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  • Alaskan Missionary Spirituality. 1987. Paulist Press, Mahway, New Jersey. 3-35.[5]
  • Another Culture / Another World. 2005. Association of Alaska School Boards. Juneau, Alaska.[5]
  • “Civilizing” Native Alaska: Federal Support of Mission Schools, 1885–1906. January, 1991.  Prepared for the National Education Association.  Washington, D.C.[5]
  • Evangelism and Culture. 1995. International Review of Mission. Authentic Witness Within Each Culture.  Section 1; Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 1996). LXXXIV No. 335, October 1995.  The World Council of Churches. 387–393.[5]
  • Father John Veniaminov and Father Jacob Netsvetov. July, 1975. Digital Typography.  www.asna.ca.[5]
  • I Didn't Even Need a Passport! February 2006. Lit Site, Alaska Traditions.[5]
  • Icons and the Cosmos:  The Missionary Significance. 1983. International Review of Mission.  Issue 1 – Witnessing.  Vol. LXXII No. 285, January 1983.  The World Council of Churches.  42–123.[5]
  • Giving and Receiving.  Fall, 2005, AGAIN, The Ancient Christian Faith Today, Vol. 27, No. 3, Page 34.[5]
  • Orthodox Alaska:  A Theology of Mission.  St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood, New York 10707.  1998[5]
  • Orthodox Missiological Education for the Twenty-First Century. 1996. The Book, the Circle, and the Sandals.Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York.  83–90.[5]
  • Orthodoxy in Alaska:  The Spiritual History of the Kodiak Aleut People. 1981. St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly.  Volume 25, Number 1.[5]
  • Overwhelmed by Joy.  1983.  International Review of Mission. Conversion. Vol. LXXII No. 287, July 1983. The World Council of Churches. 415–420.[5]
  • Six Alaskan Native Women Leaders: Pre-Statehood. 1991. Alaska Department of Education, Juneau, Alaska[5]
  • The Creoles and Their Contributions to the Development of Alaska. 1990. In Smith, Barbara Sweetland and Redmond J. Barnett (eds.) Russian America: The Forgotten Frontier. Tacoma, WA: Washington State Historical Society. 185–195.[5]
  • The Death of Hieromonk Juvenally. 1990. Russia in North America: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Russian America, Sitka, Alaska.  August 19–22, 1987.  Limestone Press, Fairbanks, Alaska. 322–357.[5]
  • The Legacy of St. Vladimir:  Byzantium, Russia, America. 1988. Papers presented at a Symposium commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, New York.  243–258.[5]
  • The Orthodox Church and Orthodox Christian Mission From an Alaskan Perspective. 2001. International Review of Mission.  Ecclesiology and Mission (I).  Volume XC No. 358, July 2001.  The World[5]
  • Chilkat Valley News, Feb. 16, 2006, Haines, Alaska. "Priest Brings Multicultural Message" by Christa Sadler[5]
  • Conflicting Landscapes American Schooling/Alaska Natives. Co-authored with Clifton Bates. The Kuskokwim Corporation 2008. Distributed by Univ. Alaska Press and University Press of Colorado.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Erickson, Evan (November 29, 2023). "Russian Orthodox Archpriest Michael James Oleksa has died at 76". KYUK News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Russians settle Alaska". HISTORY. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d Oleksa, Michael. "Father Oleska's Bio" (PDF). Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Father Michael Oleksa - Video Series". fatheroleksa.org. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Father Michael Oleksa - Publications (Print)". fatheroleksa.org. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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