Michael Oleksa
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.
Fr. Michael Oleksa | |
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Oleksa speaking at a conference in 2014 | |
| Born | March 16, 1947 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 2023 (aged 76) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Russian Orthodox missionary, linguist |
| Known for | Linguistical work throughout rural Alaska |
| Spouse | Xenia Oleksa |
| Children | Four |
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