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[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow_icon.jpg|frame|right|Icon of St. Tikhon]]Our Father Among father among the Saints [[saint]]s '''Tikhon of Moscow''' (Russian: Святитель Тихон, Патриарх Московский и всея Руси) (1865–1925), [[Enlightener]] of North America, was Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia (1917-–1925). Born 1865, died 1925. His [[feast day]] is [[April 7]].

One While in America, he established his cathedral in New York City, and presided over a vast [[archdiocese]], encouraging and authorizing many publications in the English language. Among these, he encouraged the translation of the first Orthodox Eastern [[bishopliturgy]] into English by [[Isabel Hapgood|Isabel Florence Hapgood]]s to do major work in North America, St. Tikhon was and he wrote an extensive [[catechism]] based on the [[Nicene Creed]] and the primary founder of [[St. TikhonLord's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)Prayer|StOur Father]]. Tikhon's Orthodox MonasteryHis [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[April 7]] by [[New Calendar]] churches, on [[March 25]] by [[Old Calendar]] churches; his [[glorification]] is celebrated on [[September 26]] in South Canaan, Pennsylvaniaand he is also commemorated on the feast of the [[New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia]], naming it for his heavenly patroncelebrated on the Sunday nearest to [[January 25]], St. which was the date of the martyrdom of Metropolitan [[Tikhon Vladimir (Bogoyavlensky) of ZadonskKiev and Gallich|Vladimir of Kiev]], the first Bishop of the new martyrs.

From 1922 to 1923, Patriarch ==Early life==St. Tikhon (''né'' Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin; ''Russian:'' '''Василий Иванович Беллавин''') was imprisoned in born on [[Donskoy MonasteryJanuary 19]], 1865. Upon being released His father was Ioann Bellavin, he assured a rural [[priest]] of the regime Toropetz district of the Pskov diocese. "From his loyaltyearly years he displayed a particular religious disposition, in an apparent attempt love for the Church as well as rare meekness and humility. ... From 1878 to relieve the harsh pressures on 1883, Vasily studied at the [[ChurchPskov]]Theological Seminary. ... Despite His fellow students liked and respected him for his declaration of loyaltypiety, brilliant progress in studies, and constant readiness to help comrades, he continued who often turned to enjoy the trust him for explanations of the [[Orthodox]] community lessons, especially for help in Russiadrawing up and correcting numerous compositions. When he died, he Vasily was considered a martyr for the faithcalled 'bishop' and 'patriarch' by his classmates." [http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7]

In 1989, Patriarch Tikhon was glorified by "Following graduation from the Pskov Seminary and [[Church of RussiaSt. Petersburg Theological Academy]]. This canonization process is generally considered , he becomes an example of the thaw in instructor first at Pskov Theological Seminary (1888-91), then Kholm Theological Seminary (1891-97), where he quickly became [[Church of Russia|ChurchRector]]-Soviet relations in . Just prior to his transfer to Kholm he was tonsured a monk with the Glasnost eraname Tikhon and ordained." [http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888&IID=14365]

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow.jpg|left|thumb|St. Tikhon of Moscow]] When the ungodly Bolshevik regime took control of the country, Church property was confiscated and the Russian Orthodox Church had to endure much repression. St. Tikhon openly condemned the killings of [[Nicholas II of Russia|Czar]]'s family in 1918 and protested against violent attacks by the Bolsheviks on the [[Church]]. At this time, he called Russian Orthodox Christians to unite and strengthen their practices. To avoid further persecution, he issued a message that clergy were not to make any political statements. From 1922 to 1923, Patriarch Tikhon was imprisoned in [[Donskoy Monastery (Moscow)|Donskoy Monastery]] after he openly opposed the government's decree of being able to confiscate Church property. Thousands of Russian believers were shot. Upon being released, he assured the regime of his loyalty in an apparent attempt to relieve the harsh pressures on the Church. Despite his declaration of loyalty, he continued to enjoy the trust of the Orthodox community in Russia. As persecution continued, he began to feel overwhelmed, and his strength and health declined. On Sunday [[April 5]], 1925 he served his last Liturgy. He died giving the Sign of the Cross, saying, "Glory to Thee, O [[Lord]], glory to Thee." He only crossed himself two times, dying before he could complete the third. After his death, he was considered a [[martyr]] for the faith.  In 1989, Patriarch Tikhon was [[glorification|glorified]] by the [[Church of Russia]]. This process is generally considered an example of the thaw in [[Church of Russia|Church]]-Soviet relations in the Glasnost era. ==Quotes by Saint Tikhon=="Devote all your energy to preaching the word of God and the truth of Christ, especially today, when unbelief and atheism are audaciously attacking the Church of Christ. May the God of peace and love be with all of you!"  "May God teach every one of us to strive for His truth, and for the good of the Holy Church, rather than something for our own sake." "The spread of Christ's faith ought to be near and precious to the heart of every Orthodox Christian" ==Hymns==[[Troparion]] (Tone 1) :Let us praise Tikhon, the patriarch of all Russia,:And enlightener of North America:An ardent follower of the Apostolic traditions,:And good pastor of the Church of Christ.:Who was elected by divine providence,:And laid down his life for his sheep.:Let us sing to him with faith and hope,:And ask for his hierarchical intercessions::Keep the church in Russia in tranquility,:And the church in North America in peace.:Gather her scattered children into one flock,:Bring to repentance those who have renounced the True Faith,:Preserve our lands from civil strife,:And entreat God's peace for all people! [[Kontakion]] (Tone 3) :Today the assembly of New Martyrs:Stands together with us in the Church:And together we raise a festive song:Celebrating the uncovering of the relics of our Hierarch Father Tikhon:Who defeated the enemy and preserved the Faith:While protecting the flock entrusted to him.:For he ever prays for us all:That we may never be deprived of the Love of God.==See also==*[[Liturgy of St. Tikhon of Moscow]], an adaptation of the [[Eucharist|Communion]] service from the 1928 [[Anglican]] ''Book of Common Prayer'' and ''The Anglican Missal in the American Edition.''*[[Liturgy of St. Tikhon (text)]]*[[Western Rite]]  {{stubstart box}}{{succession|before=?|title=Bishop of Lublin|years=1897-1898|after=?|}}{{succession|before=[[Nicholas (Ziorov) of Warsaw|Nicholas (Ziorov)]]|title=[[Orthodox_Church_in_America|Bishop of the Aleutian Islands and Alaska]]|years=1898-1907|after=[[Platon (Rozhdestvensky) of New York|Platon (Rozhdestvensky)]]}}{{succession|before=?|title=Archbishop of Yaroslavl|years=1907-1914|after=?}}{{succession|before=?|title=Archbishop of Vilnius|years=1914-1917|after=?}}{{succession|before=Macarius II|title=[[List of primates of Russia|Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia]]|years=1917-1925|after=[[Sergius I (Stragorodsky) of Moscow|Sergius I (Stragorodsky)]]}}{{end box}} ==Sources and external links==*[http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7 Biography of St. Tikhon of Moscow]*[http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888 Icon of St. Tikhon with scenes from his life]*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/groups/inp130.htm Icon of St. Alexis & St. Tikhon]