August at the monastery is highlighted with several major Feasts.

Sunday, August 16
St. Anna Icon Visits St. Stephen's Cathedral in Philadelphia

Selected Services & Feastdays

Procession of the Holy Cross Saturday, August 1
Divine Liturgy at 9am with Procession of the Cross and water blessing
Dormition Fast Begins

Feast of the Transfiguration Thursday, August 6
Divine Liturgy at 9am

Feast of St. Herman of Alaska Sunday, August 9
Divine Liturgy at 9:30am

Patronal Feast: St. Tikhon's Day Thursday, August 13
Divine Liturgy at 9am followed by a festive meal

Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos Saturday, August 15
Divine Liturgy at 9am   followed by blessing of herbs and flowers
Dormition Fast Ends

Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist Saturday, August 29
Divine Liturgy at 8am
Strict Fast Day

**Note: all Divine Liturgies are preceded by Hours starting 20 minutes before