Saint
Tikhon of Zadonsk
New Calendar August 13 Old Calendar August 26
Why they are a saint
He is one of the best-loved Saints of the Russian people. He was born into a very poor family in Novgorod province and received the baptismal name of Timothy. He went to seminary in Novgorod, where he excelled, later teaching Greek and other subjects.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Tikhon of Zadonsk as a patron when they bear the name Tikhon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 13. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Tikhon of Zadonsk, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.