Archpriest Simeon Oskolkoff

Archpriest Simeon Oskolkoff, 81, fell asleep in the Lord at the Alaska Native Medical Center here on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

Father Simeon served parishes across Alaska during his 40-year priestly ministry.  Ordained by His Eminence, the late Archbishop Amvrossy in 1962, he concelebrated at Saint Aleksis Toth Church during his final years.

He is survived by his wife, Matushka Lubova [Gregorieff], son Gregory, and daughter Anna-Marie.

His Grace, Bishop Benjamin will preside at the Funeral Service at Saint Innocent Cathedral, Anchorage, on Monday evening, June 27.  The Divine Liturgy and interment will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, June 28, at Holy Transfiguration Church, Ninilchik, AK.

May Father Simeon’s memory be eternal!