Feast Day: April 7th
The Life of Saint Tikhon: “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.”…
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Prayers
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.
“The spread of Christ’s Faith ought to be near and precious to the heart of every Orthodox Christian.”
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“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.”
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“God descends to the humble as waters flow down from the hills into the valleys.”
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“However many and however great and burdensome your sins may be, with God there is greater mercy. Just as His Majesty is, so likewise is His Mercy.”
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