Fr. Michael Oleksa

OM-22-01     Case Study in Orthodox Evangelism: The Conversion of Alaska - 1998 --> $4 + S&H

For Christians, harmony with all creation is restored in Christ.  This lecture explains how the Orthodox missionaries transformed the Alaskan culture from pagan to Christian without destroying the culture as happened in the lower 48 states.  Fr. Michael Oleksa is a great story teller and weaves teaching with entertainment to get across his points.  Highly recommended.

OM-22-02     What We Can Learn from Alaska for Evangelizing Modern America - 1998 --> $4 + S&H

Fr. Michael Oleksa draws on the history of the evangelization of Alaska to show that:  1) Mission work is the work of the laity.  2) Courage in the face of opposition is essential.  3) Personal holiness or piety will draw people to you.  4) Humility wins the most conflicts.  5) St. Innocent says prayer is the means - it is essential.

OM-23-01     Orthodoxy as Fulfillment - 1998 --> $4 + S&H

The Alaskan wilderness has been transformed by the Orthodox faith.  Fr. Michael Oleksa relates several Alaskan stories to document the change in men and nature when the true faith is accepted and acted out.