Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Voronezh and wonderworker of Zadonsk.
Saint Tikhon was Bishop of Voronezh in the eighteenth century and, after retiring for reasons of health, lived at the Zadonsk monastery. There he wrote spiritual works, received visitors of every rank and gave generously to the poor.
He reposed in 1783 and is one of the most beloved saints of the Russian Church.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Tikhon of Zadonsk is commemorated on August 13. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on August 26 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on August 13
Eudokia the Empress
Holy Woman, Ευδοκία η Βασίλισσα
Righteous Eudokia, Empress, wife of Theodosius the Younger.
Irene the Empress (Xene)
Holy Woman, Ειρήνη η Βασίλισσα
Righteous Irene the Empress, wife of John II Komnenos, the nun Xene.
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