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America's Oldest Orthodox Monastery
We recently acquired a new novice, Abby, our new puppy.
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The Dean of our Seminary, Fr. Michael Dahulich, Bishop Elect of New York and New Jersey, was tonsured Raissaphore-monk on October 23, 2009.
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Our Coffee Shop had its grand opening in May, 2009. This November, we are offering a Piano and Music Concert to the general community. We had our first of many community concerts on November 13th at 7:30 p.m.when 4 professional pianist from our community gave startling performances of Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov, and Jazz Improv. All concert are free and open to the general public.
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In September, the monks of St. Tikhon's recently began making wine for Monastery Trapeza use. Hopefully in the future, we will be able to acquire a permit and licensing for producing St. Tikhon's Monastery Altar wine. We bottled this new wine in December and are currently using it for our trapeza with the hope that our Altar wine will be started in the late winter/early spring.
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In September of 2009, St. Tikhon's opened its own candles factory. We hand-dip the finest 100% beeswax to make candles for use in the Church's and for personal devotion. Candles are $8.00 a pound and are made by the monks of St. Tikhon's Monastery. All profits go to monthly monastery expenses. Thank you for your support! Click here for an order form.
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 | Memorial Day pilgrimage marks centennial of North America's oldest Orthodox Christian monastery - 05/30/05
On Monday, May 30th, the 101st Annual Pilgrimage, celebrating the centennial of St. Tikhon's Monastery, concluded as multitudes of pilgrims gathered for the Divine Liturgy, prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal. The Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, North America's oldest monastery, was founded in 1905 by St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America, to serve as a spiritual center for Orthodox Christians on this continent. |
 | Valaam Icon visits the Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk - 07/30/05
On Saturday, July 30th, His Eminence, Archbishop Leo of Karelia and All Finland, together with his delegration, visited St. Tikhon's Monastery bringing with them the wonder-working Valaam Icon of the Mother of God. |
 | Repose of Archimandrite Hilary (Madison) - 08/14/05
With profound sorrow, we announce the falling asleep in the Lord of Archimandrite Hilary (Madison) of the monastery brotherhood at 5:00 AM on Sunday morning, 14 August, the eve of the Feast of the Dormition of our Most-holy Lady. He had been a resident of the monastery for over a decade, and was well known and beloved by not only the monastics, but by the greater St. Tikhon's community as well.
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 | Enthronement of Bishop TIKHON - 10/29/05
His Grace, Bishop Tikhon [Mollard], was officially installed as the ruling Bishop of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania of the Orthodox Church in America at Saint Stephen Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, October 29, 2005.
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 | New Website Launched - 01/04/06
The Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk is pleased to announce the launching of its new website.
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 | Holy Pascha - 04/23/06
On Sunday, April 23rd, the monastics, seminarians, and faithful
gathered for the celebration of the Feast of Feasts, Holy Pascha.
Despite adverse weather conditions, the liturgical celebrations were
filled with resurrectional joy!
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 | 102nd Annual Pilgrimage - 05/29/06
The 102nd Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery was held from Friday, May 26th through Monday, May 29th.
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 | Holy Pentecost - 06/11/06
On Sunday, June 11th, Bp. Tikhon led the monastics and faithful in the celebration of Holy Pentecost. During the Vespers following the Divine Liturgy, the faithful, having completed the fifty day celebration of Pascha, once again offered prayers on bended knees.
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 | Elevation of the Cross - 09/14/06 On Wednesday, September 13th, Met. Herman presided at the Vigil for the Elevation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross.
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 | Nativity 2006 - 12/25/06
On Monday, December 25th, His Grace Bishop Tikhon presided over the Divine Services for the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.
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 | Pascha 2007 - 04/08/07 On Sunday, April 8th, His Grace Bishop TIKHON led the monastics, seminarians, and faithful in celebrating the glorious services of Holy Pascha. Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!
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 | 103rd Annual Pilgrimage - 05/28/07 The 103rd Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery was held from Friday, May 25th through Monday, May 28th.
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 | A New Superior for St. Tikhon's Monastery - 01/02/09 Recently, the Monastery has undergone some fundamental changes in administration. The Hieromonk Sergius was appointed acting Superior of St. Tikhon's Monastery and given full administrative and financial authority of St. Tikhon's Monastery and Bookstore. Financial reports of St. Tikhon's Monastery are now available on this web site. Fr. Sergius has had full control of all Monastery and Bookstore finances since November and is available to answer any question or field any concerns that any Church member may have at monksergius@gmail.com. (Fr. Sergius has been at the Monastery for many years but has never been involved with any of the financial history of St. Tikhon's Monastery.) The Monastery is currently conducting an internal audit with the help Fr. Michael Tassos (OCA Treasurer/CPA) and Fr. Dennis Swencki (Controller for the OCA.)
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 | Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple - 02/02/09 On the evening of February 1 and the morning of February 2, the monastic and seminary communities gathered to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple. |
 | Acting Superior Hieromonk Sergius Presents a Pre-Lenten Retreat - 02/07/09 On Saturday, February 7, the Greek Orthodox Parish of Loudoun County offered a Pre-Lenten Spiritual Retreat on the theme: "Theosis: Steps Towards Salvation," which was offered by Hieromonk Sergius, Acting Superior of St. Tikhon’s Monastery. Father Sergius also concelebrated the Divine Liturgy with Father George, and was asked to preach the sermon. |
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