Who is Patriarch Tikhon and when can you pray to him? How to properly pray to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of MoscowComments
The entire history of Christianity is permeated with amazing feats of faith of true servants of God. At various times, ordinary people, monks, and hierarchs of the Orthodox Church were canonized as saints. All these people in their earthly life were united by one thing - a sincere desire to serve the Lord and fulfill His Will. Everyone had their own path, and it was always difficult. But now we can turn to these saints with our requests, troubles and sorrows, and if we do this with sincere faith, help will definitely come. One of the ascetics of the twentieth century, to whom many Orthodox Christians pray, is St. Tikhon. Prayer to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, helps in a variety of cases.
Life of Patriarch Tikhon
The saint lived during a difficult time. He had to endure a lot of grief and terrible events. When considering the short life of Patriarch Tikhon, we need to start with his birth.
He was born in 1865 in the family of a rural priest of the Pskov diocese. In the world he bore the name Vasily. The boy spent his childhood and adolescence in rural labor. From a young age, Tikhon was distinguished by a special religious attitude and love for the Church. Vasily studied at the Pskov Theological Seminary. His fellow students loved him and had respect for him. The boy was very fast in his studies. At the age of 23, he graduated from the St. Petersburg Theological Academy and was assigned to be a teacher at the Pskov Theological Seminary. He was also a favorite in his native land. At the age of 26, striving for God with all his pure soul, he became a monk. Almost the entire city gathered to receive Vasily’s tonsure. After which he was given the name Tikhon. At the age of 34, Patriarch Tikhon was enthroned and he was appointed vicar of the Kholm diocese. And on September 14, 1898, Bishop Tikhon was sent to serve in the American diocese in the rank of Aleutian. While heading the Orthodox Church in America, Tikhon did a lot of different things to spread the Orthodox faith. He also took part in the construction of churches for Orthodox Russian people. It is worth noting that the Americans elected him an honorary citizen of the United States. In 1907, the saint returned to Russia. Immediately after his arrival, he was appointed to the Yaroslavl department.
Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'
Saint Tikhon was born in 1865 into the family of a rural priest in the Pskov province. In 1891 he became a monk, and in 1898 he was elevated to the rank of bishop and sent to a distant American diocese. Having done a lot for the Orthodox Church of America, Saint Tikhon earned himself universal love and respect. In 1907, he was appointed to the Yaroslavl See, where he was also surrounded by the worship and gratitude of the shepherds and flock. After the February Revolution of 1917, Archbishop Tikhon was invited to join the newly formed Synod, and in November of the same year, the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church elected him Patriarch. The Patriarchal ministry of the Saint, which fell during truly terrible years for Russia, is for us in the 20th century an example of courageous and balanced defense of our native Orthodox Church from the onslaught of the godless world.
Prayer
O our good shepherd, the great holy Patriarch Tikhon, as if you were a city on high, your good deeds still shine before people. We, as you, standing before the throne of the Most Holy Trinity, have great boldness in prayers before the Lord. Look now at us, sinful and unworthy of your children, for you, as you have great boldness before the Creator of all things, now we fall down and fervently pray: pray to the Lord, that He may give us the determination to acquire the piety of our fathers, which you have acquired from your youth. In your life you were a zealous protector and keeper of the true faith; help us to unshakably observe the Orthodox faith. Because your quiet soul has greatly succeeded in divine humility, teach us to nourish our minds not with the turbulent human wisdom, but with the humble knowledge of the will of God. Before the face of the fierce enemies of Christ, you boldly confessed the True God; with your prayer, strengthen us, the faint-hearted, so that we will always and everywhere resist the spirit of atheism and flattery. To her, servant of God, do not despise us who pray to you, for we ask not only for deliverance from troubles and sorrows, but for strength and firmness, generosity and love, in order to endure these misfortunes that rise upon us. Ask us for unflagging patience even until the end of our lives, peace with the Lord and remission of sins. Holy Father! Tame the winds of unbelief and unrest in our country, may the Lord establish silence and piety and unfeigned love in the Russian Land. With your prayers may you save us from internecine warfare, may we strengthen our Holy Orthodox Church, may it not become depleted of true shepherds, good workers who rightly rule the word of the Gospel truth. Forbid the errors of the sheep of Christ's flock. Most of all, pray to the Lord of strength, that the Russian Land may be reborn with holy repentance and with one heart and one mouth glorify the Marvelous God in His saints in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
What do they pray to Saint Tikhon for?
The Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' was educated, always studied diligently and was drawn to knowledge. Pupils and students often read a prayer to Patriarch Tikhon, asking him for help in their studies and exams. Although he did not have a secular education, not only students of spiritual specialties can turn to the saint with prayer.
Missionaries, future preachers, and those who need guidance and strengthening of faith often turn to Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow with prayer. Prayer to Saint Tikhon will drive away sinful thoughts, protect you from bad deeds and protect you from enemies.
Patriarch Tikhon will always help you find the right path and make the right decision, but it is important to turn to him with pure intentions and a sincere request.
Who is Patriarch Tikhon and when can you pray to him?
Patriarch Tikhon became the first primate of the Russian Orthodox Church after the restoration of the institution of patriarchy in Russia in 1918. It is difficult to imagine a more difficult period for the Russian church than the first years of Soviet power. Constant persecution, repression, executions and arrests of church leaders and ordinary believers - this was only the beginning of many decades of oppression of the church.
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Bishop Tikhon had to repeatedly publicly declare the irreconcilable position of the Church in relation to the ongoing lawlessness. Despite the fact that he never called for resistance to Soviet power, but only for resolving conflicts peacefully, the primate was convicted of anti-Soviet agitation.
Important. It was through the labors and prayers of its primate that the Russian Orthodox Church managed to survive the first difficult years of Soviet power.
Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
Having a deep spiritual education, even before his ordination to the patriarchal ministry, Saint Tikhon was also engaged in teaching practice. He taught at a theological seminary and even served as rector. That is why now everyone who receives spiritual education prays to him and strives to bring the Word of God to people.
Despite the highest position of the church hierarch, Patriarch Tikhon was a simple and modest person in his communication. He always prayed a lot and fervently, which earned him respect among the clergy even during his earthly life.
The testimony of one of the guards who guarded the Bishop during his house arrest is interesting. The soldier didn’t say anything bad about the bishop, he just noticed that he prayed a lot at night, so you wouldn’t fall asleep with him on duty.
This love for prayer helped the saint survive during all the persecutions. Looking at the example of the archpastor of the Russian Church, it is useful for every person to follow his example and never give up prayer work anywhere. And the spirit-bearing patriarch will help everyone in such an endeavor.
It is generally accepted that they pray to Patriarch Tikhon:
students of spiritual specialties; missionaries; future preachers; everyone who needs admonition or strengthening of faith.
If the person praying has a desire to ask the saint for something else, then he can do it. The most important rule is that prayer should come from the heart, and what is asked should not harm anyone.
Patriarch Tikhon serves a prayer service, 1918, Moscow
Miracles of Healing
On the day when the relics of the elder were found, a very large number of people gathered together with the incorruptible relics. Many people, bowing to the relics, were healed from very serious illnesses and ailments. The blind began to see, the deaf began to hear. People's lameness went away, they were cured of mental illness, etc.
Today, pilgrims and believers from all over the world come to the icon of Patriarch Tikhon. They ask him for recovery from protracted and advanced illnesses. They say that Tikhon often appears in a dream to those asking for recovery. This is a sign of healing.
The monastery books also mention the healing of the following diseases:
All diseases associated with inflammatory processes in the body. Hemorrhoids. Growths in the nostril area. Hysterical seizures and others.
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In Russia, Saint Tikhon is revered so much that on the Moscow estate of Privy Councilor Lopukhin I. they erected a monument to him with the image of a burning candle, which was a symbol of the saint’s pure and ardent love for God.
Speaking about healings, it is worth noting that when asking for recovery, you need to not just bow to the relics or image of St. Tikhon, but you also need to read a prayer. This will enhance the effect and help you heal faster.
Prayer to Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
O great Pleasant of God and glorious Wonderworker, Our Hierarch Tikhon! With tenderness, we bend our knees and fall before the race of your honorable and multi-healing relics, we praise, glorify and magnify God, who glorified you and showed great mercy to us unworthy in you, and who diligently, with faith and love, honors your holy memory, we pray to you: bring our prayer to the all-containing saving mankind Lord, to whom you now stand as an Angel and with all the Saints, so that the living spirit of right faith and piety may establish in His holy Orthodox Church, so that all its members, clean from superstition and superstition, worship Him in spirit and truth, and zealously care about keeping his commandments, may her shepherd give holy zeal for the salvation of the people entrusted to them - the right of the believer to observe, to strengthen the weak and infirm in the faith, to instruct the ignorant, to reprove the contrary.
And again, with hope, as if we are the children of our father, we pray to you, Saint Tikhon, for we believe that you, living in heaven, love us with the same love with which you loved all your neighbors, so that you may remain on earth forever, ask the all-merciful Lord and give us all a gift that is beneficial to everyone and everything that is useful for the temporal and eternal life, peace, peace of our cities, fruitfulness of the earth, deliverance from famine and destruction, preservation from the invasion of foreigners, prosperity to the afflicted, blessing to parents, children in distress The Lord's upbringing and teaching, knowledge and piety by a mentor, admonition to the ignorant, help and intercession to the orphaned, poor and needy, departing from this temporary life to eternal good preparation and guidance, departing from blessed rest. All of these, especially, ask us, Saint Tikhon, from the Generous God, for you have great boldness towards Him: for you are the owner of the ever-present intercessor and warm prayer book for us before the Lord, to whom all glory, honor and worship is due, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit , now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
God bless you!
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Akathist to St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
Kontakion 1
Chosen by the bishop, a wonderful servant and confessor of Christ, the Russian Church is a strong defense, an intercessor and intercessor for our fatherland, glorifying the Lord who has glorified you, who has given us a new and great representative in you, let us sing a song of praise to you; You have great boldness towards the Lady of Heaven and earth, from all troubles, free us who call: Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, praise and affirmation to the Orthodox Church.
Ikos 1
The Creator and Lord of angels, in the stormy days of rebellion and disorder of greatness, desiring to grant consolation to the suffering people, manifest you, the most quiet and kind Patriarch, like a luminous luminary, illuminating the souls of the faithful with the light of the Trisian Divinity, so that all who wish to be with Christ will not come after you, For this reason, we cry out to you in tenderness: Rejoice, you who did not deviate from the lot of the patriarchate or from monastic obedience; Rejoice, having learned to zealously fulfill Divine desires. Rejoice, you ascended to the patriarchal throne, empty for two hundred years, on the day of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos; Rejoice, on the day of the Annunciation you passed from the throne of the High Hierarch to the Throne of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, stolen by high priesthood and confession; Rejoice, you who lived for God and were enlightened by God. Rejoice, for you have immutably established the patriarchate by your deeds; Rejoice, you have revealed the image of the good shepherd. Rejoice, the Don monastery is greatly glorified; Rejoice, confirmation of the Orthodox Church in America. Rejoice, God-like heritage of the Russian flock; Rejoice, God-written scroll of the right faith. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the people of Russia greatly grieved and overcome with fear over the trampling of Orthodox holy places, you believed that the faithful would have eternal life and not death; May you also illuminate us with the light of your God-mind, O merciful Tikhon, so that together with you we cry out to the Creator of all things: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a God-enlightened mind, the god-wise Tikhon, you rejected all wisdom of the flesh, but with your mind and will you submitted to the Lord, and thus the vessel was pure and the dwelling of the Spirit of Truth appeared. For this reason, as a God-wise mentor, we pleasingly sing to you: Rejoice, nicknamed Patriarch from your youth; Rejoice, chosen worker of Christ's grapes. Rejoice, for through your blessed holiness you have contributed to the establishment of Orthodoxy in America; Rejoice, for you have always led those you flock to the height of virtue. Rejoice, you have been taught the flock by Christ for salvation; Rejoice, you who have all-heartedly desired the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, contemplator and preacher of the wisdom of God; Rejoice, guardian of the mind of the Apostolic Church. Rejoice, golden-mouthed evangelist of Orthodox truth; Rejoice, fearless denouncer of superstition and untruth. Rejoice, wonderful fragrance of righteousness; Rejoice, do not disgrace our hope. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High has clearly shown you, holy preacher Tikhon, in the labors of bearing the cross, when with the full armor of God’s grace you destroyed the machinations of the many enemies of the Orthodox faith, singing to God victoriously: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having undoubted faith and pure thoughts, you despised all the red of this world, Tikhon, blessed by God, and in the rank of holiness of the Lord you served without laziness. Decorated with the same goodness and illuminated by knowledge from above, like a guiding star, shine upon all who cry out to you: Rejoice, you who loved the only Christ with all your heart; Rejoice, multiplying the gifted talent. Rejoice, for you have pleased God with every kind of good pleasure; Rejoice, armed with wisdom, meekness and humility. Rejoice, thou who seekest righteousness and truth first of all; Rejoice, boldly telling the truth. Rejoice, thou who fearlessly endured the imprisonment of righteousness for the sake of it; Rejoice, exalted by humility. Rejoice, thou who hast acquired the eternal reward of virtues; Rejoice, for with these you have surprised those who resist the will of God. Rejoice, thou who art intercessor for the establishment of thy flock; Rejoice, warm representative of God for us. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 4
We cannot bear the storm within, having vain thoughts. Quietly wise, we preach the greatness of your confession, both through your prayers at the Throne of the Most High in orthodoxy and piety, we sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Having heard people about the fruitful kindnesses of your soul, God-bearing Tikhon, with the desire to see you on the throne of the high priest, you were testified from above as a vessel of Divine will. Moreover, marveling at God’s wonderful providence, we offer you the following blessings: Rejoice, High Hierarch, inscribed from the Lord Himself; Rejoice, man of desires, chosen to shepherd the flock of Christ. Rejoice, good will of the Chief Shepherd Jesus Christ; Rejoice, confirmation of the inviolability of eternal Christian truths. Rejoice, partaker of the apostle; Rejoice, great saint and co-throne. Rejoice, for you have appeared as the first throne of the God-wise and equally honorable; Rejoice, for you have become your successor, a faithful guide to salvation. Rejoice, you who have submitted to the spirit and carnal wisdom; Rejoice, unceasing edification of saving Orthodoxy. Rejoice, ever-flowing source of miracles; Rejoice, prayer book of the people, elder and beloved of all Rus'. Rejoice to Saint Tikhon, praise and affirmation to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 5
The Lord reveal the God-bearing star, our most wonderful Father Tikhon; You have already illuminated your flock with goodness with the light of Orthodoxy, pointing out the right paths to the Kingdom of Christ and teaching them to always cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
You were once placed in the priesthood of the ministry of the High Hierarch, the all-wise Tikhon, who strived wholeheartedly to please God and did not labor in vain, enlightening those darkened by passions. We, who lead you as a godly wise archpastor and builder of the house of God, are faithful and kind, sending praise to you: Rejoice, standing firmly at the helm of the church’s government; Rejoice, the light of Christ shining upon the faithful. Rejoice, you have anticipated the needs of those who are spiritually protected; Rejoice, in your care for the Church, raise up dying every day. Rejoice, you did not allow the strangled beast to plunder your flock; Rejoice, having preserved the Church faithful to Christ during persecution. Rejoice, for through you we are delivered from the ruler of the world; Rejoice, for through you we are filled with zeal for God. Rejoice, for you have appeared beautiful in theology and good deeds; Rejoice, for you have consumed wisdom from vile fury. Rejoice, for you have stopped the delights of rot; Rejoice, praise to the Orthodox people. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 6
Thou hast truly appeared as a preacher of piety, an unashamed worker who rightly rules the word of truth, Hierarch Tikhon, as a good warrior of Christ, protecting your flock in the time of mortal temptations and striving to cry out to the true God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
You have shone in the first throne like a radiant star, with the brilliance of your teachings and confessions, illuminating the souls of the faithful and dispelling the darkness of wickedness. And now you are satisfied with the fruits of your sowing, even as they cry out to you with surprise and love: Rejoice, you who have ascended to the throne of the High Hierarch by the Providence of God; Rejoice, you have walked the way of the cross with your flock. Rejoice, for you shepherded the flock of Christ with the rod of good will; Rejoice, for you have not abandoned the lost sheep and those doomed to the slaughter. Rejoice. finding a lost sheep, returning a stolen one; Rejoice, you who bandaged the wounded and strengthened the sick. Rejoice, thou who destroyed the fat and riotous sheep; Rejoice, you who have repulsed the uprising of godless heresies. Rejoice, you who have suffered much from church strife; Rejoice, you who suffered the unrighteous deprivation of dignity and monastic title. Rejoice, for for the Russian people you have preserved their precious Treasure, the Church and holy Orthodoxy; Rejoice, for through your labors we still live and are moved. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 7
Desiring without restraint to be a good shepherd, who are his own sheep, you strived, O God-bearing Tikhon, for the benefit of the souls of your flock to all be, so that they all would seek the One God. We, hoping to achieve salvation through your glorious intercession, boldly sing: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
We know you as a new and wondrous trustee of the Russian Church, Saint Tikhon, since in your confession you were not afraid of human reproaches, and you kept the patristic covenants. For this reason, the hero Christ gave spiritual strength; We exalt you in unworthiness: Rejoice, you who have shown complete self-sacrifice; Rejoice, seeking the salvation of many. Rejoice, for you drove away the ravenous wolves from your flock; Rejoice, for you wisely recognized their deceit. Rejoice, having triumphed over all the wiles of Satan; Rejoice, thou who has raised the whole armor of piety. Rejoice, herald of God's Providence for people; Rejoice, wondrous purification of morals. Rejoice, zealous guardian of the treasures of the Orthodox faith; Rejoice, performer of God's favor towards people. Rejoice, Mystery of God, who has yet tasted heavenly blessings on earth; Rejoice, you have revealed the holiness of your soul through your life. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 8
It is a strange and glorious miracle for those of little faith and cowardice to see, O theophan Tikhon, how in fierce persecution you had the throne of the High Priest, having acquired a sacred life, you established the Orthodox faith and through your wisdom and words by grace you taught your flock to chant in a godly manner: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
Full of the love of Christ, Tikhon the merciful, you have not abandoned your flock: like a guardian angel you remain with your children, sending prayers to the Most High for them: for this reason we diligently honor your bright memory, singing grateful praise to you: Rejoice, you have astonished the world with the abundance of your love; Rejoice, in the rank of ruler you manifest meekness and gentleness. Rejoice, thou who hast gained the glory of the most good and most good ruler; Rejoice, you who showed the light of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Rejoice, zealot of the apostolic traditions; Rejoice, wise dispenser of church canons. Rejoice, in your holy service you saw labor and achievement, and not glory and honor; Rejoice, you who give the truly faithful commandments. Rejoice, for you were the ruler of the Divine priesthood; Rejoice, for you have received the great reward of High Priesthood. Rejoice, precious stone, decorate the entire Russian land; Rejoice, call us weak people to the praise of God. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 9
You fought a good deed, O all-honorable Tikhon, without stumbling through the years you completed: with your gracious and God-loving soul you settled in the eternal belly, where with the heavenly ranks and the council of saints you sang a victorious song to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
The prophets of many things will not be able, according to their heritage, to utter the most wonderful glorification of your memory, God-voiced Tikhon; We are moved by you to repentance and want to imitate your charity, we please you with songs of praise: Rejoice, good teacher and ruler of your flock; Rejoice, steadfast protector of those who waver in faith. Rejoice, you who fearlessly endured the ferocity of those in power; Rejoice, you who have rendered unto Caesar only the things that are Caesar's. Rejoice, glory to the King of kings and Lord of lords, bravely fighting; Rejoice, you who betrayed the saving tradition to us. Rejoice, for by you holy Orthodoxy is jealously guarded; Rejoice, for through you every impulse towards the heavenly is blessed. Rejoice, in the darkness of wickedness, affirm the right faith; Rejoice, turning the wrath of God into mercy for us sinners. Rejoice, helped by the great Moscow saints; Rejoice, covered by the protection of the Most Pure Mother of God. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 10
To save the Russian Church, O most glorious Father Tikhon, you anathematized the nasty teachings of the lawless, thus opposing God as a fighter; Yes, they feared you like the second Hermogenes. We, in reverence to the all-honorable memory of your suffering, cry out to God who glorified you: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Thou hast appeared unshakably and reliably to the Church, showing the image of courageous struggle and affirming in deeds and words to stand firmly for the right faith, Holy Verb Tikhon. And now, with your light, the darkness is driven away and the weaving of evil advice is exposed, your divine wisdom is shining, and we all cry out to you: Rejoice, for you have shown those who found evil heresies to be put to shame; Rejoice, for the character of impudent godlessness publicly denounced you. Rejoice, fertilizer for the Russian new martyrs and those in persecution for the Church; Rejoice, for you yourself accepted imprisonment for Christ. Rejoice, thou who imitated Christ's free suffering; Rejoice, you who honor suffering for Christ and His Church with joy. Rejoice, you who made your confession through suffering; Rejoice, having placed all your trust in God the Provider. Rejoice, for you expose the delights of concealment; Rejoice, for you terrify the thoughts of the wicked. Rejoice, having firmly established the right faith through many deeds; Rejoice, you who have increased the pious branch of your labors. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 11
We offer tender singing to you, mysteries of Christ, who now shine in Heaven with a crown of splendor: for as a faithful saint, you have clothed yourself with righteousness and rejoice in heaven with sweetness; Pray diligently for those who sing hymns to the Heavenly Father, who cry out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
Christ, God-inspired Father Tikhon, has revealed thee to the universal lamp: knowing the humility of your heart, seat you on the throne of holiness. You offered the incense of all sacrifices to Him, you were the priest and the sacrifice; For this reason, in silent voices we say to you: Rejoice, thou who shone forth with the lightness of life; Rejoice, thou ageless belly, which has received worthily. Rejoice, mighty champion of truth; Rejoice, zealous preacher of repentance. Rejoice, destroyer of false teachers’ wickedness; Rejoice, you who have confirmed those of little faith in the Orthodox faith. Rejoice, for the Orthodox faith and piety you received Russian imprisonment from the godless; Rejoice, you who graciously endured torment for Christ. Rejoice, for by the power of God you appeared invincible in feat; Rejoice, for thou art a temple honorable to God. Rejoice, you have been a great caretaker of your flock; Rejoice, you are a quick helper to those who call upon you for help. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 12
Having desired to receive grace from the Generosity, the Lord of all and the Lord, before the end you appeared, O all-validated Father Tikhon, with life-giving deadness to the sin of clothing, teaching to honor Christ in a more pleasing manner to God. With the same gift of miracles, enrich you, sanctify and glorify you in Heaven and on earth, teaching you to sing about you: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing the crown of confession received by you, most wonderful Tikhon, we are perplexed as to what we shall truly call you, for by you our God glorified in the Trinity is gloriously glorified. For this reason, we bring you praise: Rejoice, you who have undertaken the work of cross-bearing in a godly manner; Rejoice, if you only seek God's favor. Rejoice, vessel filled with the Holy Spirit; Rejoice, O Lord, enriched with the gifts of the Spirit. Rejoice, eternal blessing received from God; Rejoice, having sought God’s favor from your people. Rejoice, your multi-healing powers were revealed in the fires; Rejoice, you saved the temple from the fire. Rejoice, great glory of God to the zealot; Rejoice, quick fulfiller of our prayers. Rejoice, everlasting joy to your flock; Rejoice, I have guided Orthodoxy throughout your life. Rejoice, praise and confirmation to Saint Tikhon, to the Orthodox Church.
Kontakion 13
O our good shepherd, holy Patriarch Tikhon, accept this little praise for you and pray to the Lord of Powers, who has crowned you with glory, to revive Russia in Christ; may He grant peace to our life and to His holy Church, protecting it from all soul-destructive and godless trends; may he convert the hearts of all people to love himself and his neighbor; may He grant the knowledge of Himself through His Holy Spirit to the great multitude of our compatriots who have not been taught the faith and have turned away from the faith; May we now and ever and forever and ever be worthy to sing to Him with one heart and one mouth: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
Prayer to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
O our good shepherd, the great holy Patriarch Tikhon, as if you were a city on high, your good deeds still shine before people. We, like you, standing before the Throne of the Most Holy Trinity, have great boldness in prayers before the Lord. Look now at us, sinners and unworthy of your children, for you, because you have great boldness before the Creator of all things, now we fall down and earnestly pray: pray to the Lord, that He may give us the determination to acquire the piety of our fathers, which you have acquired from your youth. In your life you were a zealous protector and keeper of the true faith, help us to maintain the Orthodox faith unshakably. Because your quiet soul has greatly succeeded in Divine humility, teach us to nourish our minds not with the turbulent human wisdom, but with the humble knowledge of the will of God. Before the face of the fierce enemies of Christ, you boldly confessed the true God; with your prayer, strengthen us, the faint-hearted, so that we always and everywhere resist the spirit of atheism and flattery. To her, saint of God, do not despise us who pray to you, for we do not only ask for deliverance from troubles and sorrows, but we ask for strength and firmness, generosity and love, in order to endure these misfortunes that arise against us. Ask us for unflagging patience even until the end of our lives, peace with the Lord and remission of sins. Holy Father! Tame the winds of unbelief and unrest in our country, may the Lord bring silence and piety and unfeigned love to the Russian lands. With your prayers may you save us from internecine warfare, may we strengthen our holy Orthodox Church, may it not become depleted of true shepherds, good workers who rightly rule the word of the Gospel truth. God forbid the lost sheep of Christ's flock. Most of all, pray to the Lord of strength, that the Russian land will be reborn with holy repentance and with one heart and one mouth glorify the wondrous God in His saints in the Trinity of the glorified Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'
Troparion, tone 3
In a difficult time, chosen by God, you glorified God in perfect holiness and love, in humility you glorified greatness, in simplicity and meekness demonstrating the power of God, you laid down your soul for the Church, for your people, confessor to the Patriarch Saint Tikhon, pray to Christ God, with whom you were crucified, and now save the Russian land and Your flock.
Troparion, tone 1 (Glorification)
Let us praise the apostolic traditions of the zealot and the good shepherd of Christ for the Church of Christ, who laid down his soul for the sheep, by God’s lot, the chosen All-Russian Patriarch Tikhon, and let us cry out to him with faith and hope: by your holy intercession to the Lord, keep the Russian Church in silence, gather her scattered children into one flock, the apostate Convert the right faith to repentance, save our country from internecine warfare and seek the peace of God for the people.
Kontakion, tone 2
Decorated with quietness of disposition, showing meekness and mercy to the repentant, you remained firm and unyielding in your confession of the Orthodox faith and love for the Lord, Saint Tikhon of Christ. Pray for us, that we may not be separated from the love of God, which is Christ Jesus our Lord.
Greatness
We magnify you, Father Tikhon, and honor your holy memory: for you pray for us to Christ our God.
Prayers to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
Troparion, tone 3
In a difficult time, you were chosen by God / in perfect holiness and love of God you glorified, / in humility you showed greatness, in simplicity and meekness you revealed the power of God, / you laid down your soul for God for your people,/ Patriarchal Confessor Saint Tikhon,/ pray to Christ God,/ You were crucified with Him, // and now to save the Russian land and Your flock.
Translation:
In difficult times, chosen by God, you glorified Him in perfect holiness and love, demonstrating greatness in your humility, and the power of God in simplicity and meekness. He laid down his soul for the Church and his flock, confessor Patriarch Saint Tikhon, pray to Christ God, with whom you were crucified (Gal. 2:19), and now save the Russian land and your flock.
Troparion, tone 1
The apostolic traditions of the zealot / and the good shepherd of the Christ Church, / who laid down his soul for the sheep, / chosen by God’s lot, / All-Russian Patriarch Tikhon, / and to him with faith and let us cry out in hope:/ by the intercession of the saints to the Lord/ keep the Russian Church in silence,/ Gather her scattered children into one flock, / convert those who have departed from the right faith to repentance, / save our country from internecine warfare, / and ask for the peace of God for people.
Kontakion, tone 2
Decorated with calmness of disposition,/ showing meekness and mercy to those who repent,/ in confession of the Orthodox faith and love for the Lord/ you remained firm and unyielding,/ to Saint Tikhon of Christ,/ praying for May we not be separated from the love of God, // including Christ Jesus, Our Lord.
Translation:
Decorated with the silence of character, showing meekness and mercy to the penitent, you remained firm and unyielding in your confession of the Orthodox faith and love for the Lord, Saint Tikhon of Christ, pray for us, so that we may not be separated from the love of God (Rom. 8:35) in Christ Jesus, Our Lord.
Akathist to Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
Kontakion 1
Chosen bishop, confessor and servant of Christ, an unshakable pillar of Orthodoxy, a strong fence for our Fatherland and the intercessor of our salvation, thanking the Lord who glorified you, we praise you, our great representative and intercessor. You, as if you have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, calling to you with love: Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all the Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Ikos 1
The Guardian Angel of the Russian land, given by the Lord in the days of great troubles and misfortunes that befell our country, may he save you from destruction and call the children of God to the feat of standing up for the faith and to repentance. And now, when faith has become scarce due to the increase of iniquities, love has grown cold, hope has moved, let your deed shine for everyone and let all those who have found salvation through you sing: Rejoice, faithful servant of the True God. Rejoice, invincible confessor of the faith of Christ. Rejoice, persistent prayer book for Rus'. Rejoice, our good and beloved shepherd. Rejoice, having shared in the passion of Christ. Rejoice, you laid down your soul for your flock. Rejoice, illuminated by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, loving Christ with all your heart. Rejoice, glory and protection to the Russian state. Rejoice, filled with meekness and humility. Rejoice, faithful guardian of the divinely inspired traditions of our fathers. Rejoice, rule of faith and image of spiritual meekness. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the will of your heart, the Lord chose you from your youth to glorify His holy name through your life, and to give your father a prophecy through a dream vision, that his son Basil would be great before God. But you, diligently studying the law of God, became an example to your brethren and were filled with the spirit of understanding, singing to Christ God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a mind enlightened by God, Father Tikhon, you knew the vanity of this world, when in the city of Pskov you took monastic tonsure with the name in honor of St. Tikhon, the Wonderworker of Transdon, whom you imitated with meekness and humility, devoting everything to the service of the One God. We, with reverence and reverence, call you: Rejoice, chosen by God from your birth. Rejoice, blessed child of honest parents. Rejoice, namesake and faithful imitator of Saint Basil the Great. Rejoice, fragrant flower of good upbringing. Rejoice, thou who has loved the divine teaching from youth. Rejoice, for the sake of love for the Lord you left your father’s house. Rejoice, in the city of Torzhets, under the roof of the great shrine - the icon of God Matera of Korsun. Rejoice, diligent in church service from childhood. Rejoice, even in teaching the gift of reasoning was revealed. Rejoice, you who were prophetically called Patriarch by your friends. Rejoice, having multiplied the talent given to you. Rejoice, overshadowed by the protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 3
Having invested you with power from above, the Holy Spirit has given you an archpastor to the Russian Church; You, growing in virtues, prepared yourself for this feat, understanding that the true service of the archpastor is constant mortification from worries, labors and sorrows, you zealously strived for the salvation of the flock entrusted to you and you prayed for heavenly help, crying out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having in your heart a firm faith in Christ, Saint Tikhon, not only in Russia, but also in the New World, you served God, where, imitating the Apostle, you went around towns and villages, enlightening people with the light of Orthodoxy, and you earnestly prayed to God to confirm them in faith and piety and may He glorify His name. For this reason, we, remembering your great works and deeds, magnify you: Rejoice, you who have received apostolic power. Rejoice, you have labored in the gospel of Christ. Rejoice, illuminating the west of the sun with the light of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, bold prayer book to God. Rejoice, Equal-to-the-Apostles enlightener of the New World to St. Herman and St. Innocent, jealous of your labors and struggles. Rejoice, heavenly patron of the Orthodox Church in America. Rejoice, O lamp, enlightening those who sit in darkness. Rejoice, you who have immutably affirmed the right faith. Rejoice, O flock entrusted to you by Christ, preserved and guided to salvation. Rejoice, faithful worker of Christ's vineyard. Rejoice, intercessor of all Orthodox Christians. Rejoice, you who always pray for us at the Throne of the Holy Trinity. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 4
The prince of this world has raised a storm of fierce temptations against the Russian state and the Church of God. In these days of rebellion and disorder, the Orthodox people of Moscow collectively elect you as archpastor, Father Tikhon, so that you may be a shepherd and mentor to all believers in this life, and protect and protect with your prayer the city of Moscow, the heart of Orthodox Rus', from troubles and misfortunes. We, rejoicing in such providence of God, cry out with gratitude: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing the petition of the Queen of Heaven for the salvation and organization of Russia, Her earthly House, He raised you up, Father Tikhon, a shepherd and father after our hearts, preparing everyone for the day of testing, so that you would gather together the warriors of Christ and bring them out to battle against the enemies of His Church. . For this reason, accept this praise from us: Rejoice, great zealot of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, lamp of the Russian land. Rejoice, call for the House of the Most Pure Mother of God even to death. Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, warm us with your love. Rejoice, merciful and gracious Father. Rejoice, teach us love for God and our neighbors. Rejoice, wise teacher of your people. Rejoice, for all times you have shown the image of the true shepherd of our land. Rejoice, thou who did not disgrace our hope. Rejoice, God-given patron of the city of Moscow. Rejoice, courageous defender of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 5
Like a radiant star, illuminating the whole world to the ends of the earth, You showed us, Lady of the world, Your venerable icon, called the Sovereign, Saint Tikhon of Moscow, looking at You, the Most Pure One, bowing, praying for the salvation and deliverance of our Fatherland from want and sorrow, singing to God : Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen you, the people of Russia, the head of the great Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, were surprised when you declared that now, in the days of sorrow and persecution, we are experiencing a joyful time. You, knowing that the Blessed One has come to save Your people, have entrusted our country and the Russian Church to the Sovereign Lady. We, taking refuge in Her Sovereign Protection, sing to you, the saint of God and the faithful servant of the Lord: Rejoice, you who have placed all your hope in the Mother of God. Rejoice, having entrusted our Fatherland and the Church of Christ to Her Protection. Rejoice, you rejoiced at the appearance of the icon of God to the Mother of the Sovereign. Rejoice, write a wonderful akathist to this icon. Rejoice, displaying the holy Sovereign icon in the shield and fence of the Russian country. Rejoice, for through that icon many miracles are poured out. Rejoice, our vigilant prayer book to the Mother of God. Rejoice, for by the mercy of the Most Pure God the Lord has given you joy and consolation to those who suffer. Rejoice, chosen one of the Mother of God. Rejoice, faithful builder of God's mysteries. Rejoice, having devoted your heart to the everlasting service of God and the Mother of God. Rejoice, for you have entered into the joy of your Lord. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 6
The whole land of Russia preaches Your mercy, O Mother of God, how in the days of ruin and unrest in our Fatherland the sacred Council of the Church of the Russian Patriarch established one shepherd and prayer book for all Rus'. But You, Most Pure One, from Your Vladimir Icon, have granted the lot of this high priesthood to Your chosen one, Saint Tikhon of Moscow, so that the scattered children of the Church may again gather together and all will follow it, singing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
A light of joy appeared in the hearts of the faithful, when the chosen one of the consecrated Council ascended to the throne of patriarchal power, saying: “Because the holy and great Council judge me, unworthy, to be in such service, I thank, accept, and in no way contrary to the verb.” In the same way, we, remembering your wonderful election, sing: Rejoice, proclaimed by the head of the All-Russian Council on the day of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. Rejoice, you who were called by that Council to your great and terrible service. Rejoice, chosen by lot as the Patriarch before the icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir. Rejoice, you who ascended to the patriarchal throne on the day of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. Rejoice, the rod of the first Saint Peter of Moscow has been worthily received. Rejoice, clothed in the robe of the Holy Martyr Patriarch Hermogenes. Rejoice, co-throne of the great Russian hierarchs. Rejoice, accept everyone under the protection and protection of your father. Rejoice, you who bore the heavy lot of the patriarchate with humility. Rejoice, thou wisest from the Lord in thy service. Rejoice, High Hierarch, chosen by the Lord Himself. Rejoice, our intercessor and faithful guardian from troubles. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 7
Although the enemy of the human race destroys the faith of Christ in the Russian lands, he raises a storm of wicked anger against the Church of God. Then many bishops, priests, monks and the world suffered terrible torment and death. But you, Father Tikhon, institute prayer for the persecuted and murdered confessors and new martyrs, whose names the Lord knows. In the same way, glorifying Christ our God who strengthened them, we sing to Him with gratitude: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
A new lamp and an unshakable pillar appeared to the Church, Father Tikhon, when you called the Orthodox people to the feat of standing up for the faith, raising your voice: “If you need to suffer for the cause of Christ, we call you, beloved child of the Church, to this suffering with us “Let those who oppose the Church by the power of the Cross of Christ be scattered and disgraced.” We, knowing the power of your blessing, magnify you: Rejoice, undaunted confessor of faith in Christ. Rejoice, having taught all the faithful to stand to death for Orthodoxy. Rejoice, you who desired martyrdom. Rejoice, having drunk the cup of suffering and patience to the end. Rejoice, standing guard over Orthodox Rus' until death. Rejoice, guardian of freedom and dignity of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, consolation and consolation to the grieving Russian people. Rejoice, good teacher of your flock. Rejoice, protector of those unjustly persecuted. Rejoice, strengthener of the weak. Rejoice, calling all the children of the Church of Christ to spiritual achievement. Rejoice, image of spiritual courage. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 8
It is strange for those of little faith and cowardice to see how Saint Tikhon of Christ menacingly denounces the godless rulers of the darkness of this age, prophesying that the Lord will disgrace and destroy their plans, and those who take the sword will perish by the sword, and all righteous blood that they shed will be exacted from them. Then all people will see that the Patriarch of All Russia knows no fear of the prince of this world and his servants. We, glorifying the Lord, who gave such boldness to His chosen one, sing to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
All the power of the enemy took up arms against you, Saint Tikhon, when the thieves and robbers came, obedient to their master, who attempted to deprive you of your patriarchal and holy rank. In anger, the Lord looked at them and laughed at them: for you, the saint of God, did not obey the council of robbers, you did not betray your power to earthly scoundrels, which was entrusted to you by the Queen of Heaven and Earth Herself. Celebrating your victory over the servants of darkness, we sing to you: Rejoice, mighty champion against the leaders of the darkness of this age. Rejoice, bold intercessor for the Orthodox faith, persecuted by those. Rejoice, terrible accuser of wickedness, lies and lawlessness. Rejoice, wonderful fragrance of righteousness. Rejoice, you who suffered the unrighteous deprivation of the patriarchal rank and monasticism. Rejoice, you who did not submit to the council of robbers. Rejoice, you uttered anathema to the enemy of the Cross of the Lord. Rejoice, unbreakable wall in the midst of the storm of passions, atheism and anger. Rejoice, despising all the threats and reproaches of the enemies of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, destroyer of false teachers' wickedness. Rejoice, enlightened in your mind by God. Rejoice, for you have gained the bliss of those persecuted for the sake of truth. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 9
Hearing your reproof, Saint Tikhon, the sons of iniquity feared you like the second Hermogenes and, filled with rage, threw you into prison, not knowing that there were no obstacles to the prayer of the High Hierarch of the Russian Church, appointed by God, neither in prison walls, nor in distance, but as With fragrant incense, his prayers ascend to the Throne of the Holy Trinity, where with the angels the whole host of saints of our land sings: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Human lips will not be able to explain the miracle of your liberation, but just as the Apostle Peter was quickly delivered from the bonds of prison through the power of prayer to the Church of Christ, so the faith of the Orthodox people and your prayer soon became victorious. Seeing you returning from prison, people exclaimed: “Christ is Risen,” and your child, with tears, kissed the footprints of his holy father, preparing to go to prison and to death for him. Hear us too, singing with faith from the depths of our souls: Rejoice, you who endured imprisonment for Christ. Rejoice, uniting the hearts of all Orthodox Christians in Russia in prayer for you. Rejoice, you who despise the threats of your tormentors. Rejoice, beloved by the people of Russia. Rejoice, you never entered into a deal with the prince of this world. Rejoice, having crushed the enemy’s snares with meekness and humility. Rejoice, quick helper to all those who are persecuted for the true faith. Rejoice, revered and glorified by all the Orthodox people. Rejoice, comforter to those in prison and chains. Rejoice, unafraid herald of God's judgment to the mighty of this world. Rejoice, you have illuminated the path of life for the entire Russian country. Rejoice, thou who imitated Christ's free suffering. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 10
Having arranged the salvation of the human race, the Lord allows the Russian Church to endure great disasters and temptations; but do not drown the sea of life of the ship of Christ, so that the Orthodox Church does not perish. Behold, good helmsman, Patriarch Tikhon, direct the Russian ship to the quiet harbor of the Orthodox Church, so that the Russian power, overshadowed by the grace of the Holy Spirit and stained with the blood of the new martyrs, may move towards the fulfillment of its calling. We, rejoicing in this, gratefully cry out to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
You were an insurmountable wall and an invincible weapon, Saint Tikhon, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, when you joyfully ascended to the cross of your service, uniting apostolic boldness with spiritual reason, and you became the head of the great and glorious army of sufferers for the faith of Christ: kings and relatives, saints and shepherds of the Church, monastics and laymen, men and wives, infants and youths, composed the Council of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. We call with love to you, the helper of all who lay down their souls for their friends: Rejoice, helmsman of the Russian Orthodox Church, chosen by God. Rejoice, the church's guiding ship in the storms and elements of the world. Rejoice, you were not abandoned by your flock in the prayer of Gethsemane. Rejoice, having received your Golgotha with joy. Rejoice, thou art made the living heart of Orthodox Russia. Rejoice, numbered among the host of new martyrs and confessors of Russia. Rejoice, great bishop, who made a bloodless sacrifice for the people. Rejoice, prayer book for the forgiveness of the sins of your people before God. Rejoice, preacher and teacher of repentance. Rejoice, sadder of our land. Rejoice, you who gave your life in standing for the truth of Orthodoxy. Rejoice, having found an inheritance with all the saints who have pleased God. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 11
Funeral singing and weeping are performed by Orthodox Rus' at the tomb of Patriarch Tikhon, who died with a quiet prayer of thanksgiving and doxology. We, falling with love at the martyr’s bed of the new Hermogenes, remember the words of St. Philip to the formidable ruler of Rus': “I will be even more terrible to you dead, and even dearer to the people you torture than the living.” In the same way, people of Orthodoxy escort the soul of their Holy Father to Heaven, tenderly hastening to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The city of Moscow and the Donskaya monastery were illuminated with the light of God’s grace, when the day of farewell arrived, like a great spiritual triumph and wondrous joy in the hearts, dissolved by sadness about the untimely death of the spiritual father of our people. We see the sorrow and triumph of Orthodoxy on this day, and we believe that the promise of our Lord is immutable: “I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Moreover, to Saint Tikhon, illuminated by the light of your love, we sing to you: Rejoice, called to the eternal abode on the day of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. Rejoice, repose in the Church of the Don Icon of the Mother of God. Rejoice, you who were buried on Sunday. Rejoice, for the Lord has shown the way to Golgotha for the Russian Church. Rejoice, praise and adornment of the most glorious city of Moscow. Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the Donskoy monastery. Rejoice, fellow servant of the Archangels and Angels. Rejoice, joy of the forefathers. Rejoice, you who are involved in the prophetic ministry. Rejoice, worthy successor of the apostles. Rejoice, glorified in the host of martyrs and confessors. Rejoice, joint heir of the saints and saints. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 12
The grace of God, the treasure of your holy relics, appeared to us, Saint Tikhon. Everything in the fallen world decays, but the power of God overcomes the order of nature: so your relics and incorruptible vestments are preserved in the depths of the earth. In the same way, we rejoice as sinners, having your wonderful relics in the church of the Don Monastery as a sign of God’s mercy in the new troubled times of the Russian state, and we cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing your glorification, Saint Tikhon, we honor your suffering, praise your patience and meekness, glorify your courage and all your deeds, as a great prayer book for us before God, a comforter and intercessor. With you, God decorate the House of His Mother - the Russian land, and return your body, hidden in the land for many years, as your child. And now, before the shrine of your relics that lies ahead, we magnify you: Rejoice, you who revealed a sign of God’s mercy through the discovery of your relics. Rejoice, having shown the dawn of the general resurrection of the dead through the incorruption of your relics. Rejoice, pour out the grace of healing from the shrine of your relics. Rejoice, for the demons tremble at your relics. Rejoice, for you grant spiritual consolation to those who pray to you. Rejoice, you, like a new sun, illuminate our country. Rejoice, turning the world’s storms, unrest and rebellion into silence wisely. Rejoice, illuminated with the joy of the Lord. Rejoice, show the path of salvation to many Russian people. Rejoice, receive everyone under the shelter and protection of your father. Rejoice, Mother of God, as the Intercessor of the Christian family. Rejoice, thou crowned with a crown of glory in Heaven from the Lord. Rejoice, Saint Tikhon, good shepherd of all Russian lands and wondrous primate.
Kontakion 13
O great saint and passion-bearer of Christ, Father Tikhon, the feat of standing to death against the forces of evil, rising up, the faith of Christ is like a shield against the false teaching of this world, and has shown us the image of patience and spiritual courage, accept our prayer offered to you, grant to your spiritual flock and to our Fatherland help in the battle for the Orthodox faith, for the salvation of Russia, strengthen faith, hope and love in our hearts, so that we may be worthy to sing in joy to God and our Savior: Alleluia.
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos: “Guardian Angel...” and the 1st kontakion: “Chosen to the bishop...” Prayer to St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, wonderworker
O our good shepherd, the great holy Patriarch Tikhon! Like a city on high you have appeared: your good deeds still shine before men. We, as you, standing before the Throne of the Holy Trinity, have great boldness in prayers before the Lord. Look now at us, sinful and unworthy of your children, for you, as you have great boldness before the Creator of all things, now we fall down and fervently pray: pray to the Lord, that He may give us the determination to acquire the piety of our fathers, which you have acquired from your youth. In your life you were a zealous protector and keeper of the true faith, help us to maintain the Orthodox faith unshakably. Your quiet soul has greatly succeeded in divine humility: teach us to nourish our minds not with the turbulent human wisdom, but with the humble knowledge of the will of God. Before the face of the fierce enemies of Christ, you boldly confessed the True God; Strengthen us, faint-hearted ones, with your prayer, so that we will always and everywhere resist the spirit of atheism and flattery. To her, saint of God, do not despise us who pray to you, for we ask not only for deliverance from troubles and sorrows, but for strength and firmness, generosity and love, in order to endure these misfortunes that arise against us. Ask us for unremitting patience even until the end of our lives, peace with the Lord and remission of sins. Holy Father! Tame the winds of unbelief and unrest in our country, may the Lord bring silence, piety and unfeigned love to the Russian lands; through your prayers may he preserve her from internecine warfare, may he strengthen our Holy Orthodox Church, may she not become depleted of true shepherds, good workers who rightly rule the word of the Gospel truth; God forbid the lost sheep of Christ's flock. Most of all, pray to the Lord Almighty, that the Russian land will be reborn with holy repentance and with one heart and one mouth glorify the wondrous God in His saints, in the Trinity of the glorified Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
The prayer is different
O great servant of God, passion-bearer and saint Father Tikhon, like the fragrant flower of the Russian spiritual meadow, wonderfully prosperous and good fruit brought to Christ God in patience, the head of the glorious army of new martyrs and confessors of Russia, you have become the father of all Orthodox Christians of our country and a child scattered throughout the world Russian Church, you are our guardian and intercessor before the Lord, a mourner and a prayer book for the Russian land - the House of the Most Holy Theotokos. We fall to you with love and glorify your deeds, we reverently pray to you, pray to our Lord Jesus Christ, as the Planter of life and the Conqueror of death, may Russia, our Fatherland, not perish, but may it even until the final judgment of God be the light of Orthodox truth in the revelation of tongues, yes may our faith not become scarce, may our hope not fade away, may love be established in our hearts. O our merciful saint, luminary and unshakable pillar of the Russian Church, wise preacher of repentance, we pray to you, tame the internecine warfare of our passions, protect the Russian Orthodox Church from heresies and schisms, save us from corrupting teachings and superstitions, deliver us from evil people, save our lives from corruption and disorder raised by the enemies of faith and our Fatherland, deliver us from all temptations and grant us, in love and unanimity, to do the work of the Lord and sing with all the faithful children of the Church of Christ the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Troparion to Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Wonderworker Troparion, tone 1:
Let us praise the apostolic traditions of the zealot and the good shepherd of Christ for the Church of Christ, who laid down his soul for the sheep, by God’s lot, the chosen All-Russian Patriarch Tikhon, and to him we cry out with faith and hope: by the intercession of the saints to the Lord, keep the Russian Church in silence, gather her scattered children into one flock, who have retreated Convert the right faith to repentance, save our country from internecine warfare and seek the peace of God for the people.
Troparion, tone 3:
In a difficult time, chosen by God, you glorified God in perfect holiness and love, in humility you glorified greatness, in simplicity and meekness you demonstrated the power of God, you laid down your soul for the Church, for your people, confessor to the Patriarch Saint Tikhon, pray to Christ God, with whom you were crucified, and now save the Russian land and your flock.
Kontakion, voice 2:
Decorated with a quiet disposition, showing meekness and mercy to the repentant, you remained firm and unyielding in your confession of the Orthodox faith and love for the Lord, Saint Tikhon of Christ, praying for us that we may not be separated from the love of God, which is Christ Jesus our Lord.
Troparion, tone 4 (Discovery of relics):
Today the most glorious city of Moscow is shining brightly and the Donskaya monastery is filled with joy about the glorious discovery of your honorable relics, Father Tikhon, the angels in Heaven rejoice, and the Russian Church is consoled, as the Lord has given a priceless treasure - the incorruptible relics of the Patriarch of All Russia, confessor and wonderworker, and all who pray before them they will receive grace-filled help and healing.
Greatness
We magnify you, Father Tikhon, and honor your holy memory: for you pray for us to Christ our God.
