Orthodox Church's bishop in Alaska died

A man who presided as the Orthodox Church's bishop in Alaska from 1973 to 1995 has died. Archbishop Gregory Afonsky was 82.

Gregory helped establish St. Herman Pastoral School, which first opened its doors in Kenai and later moved to Kodiak. The school was later named a seminary by national church leaders.

Gregory was named archbishop in 1995.

A memorial was held Wednesday in Sitka.