Throughout the history of Christ’s Church, monasteries have served as centers of spiritual enlightenment, strongholds of Orthodox truth and piety, havens for those seeking salvation through ascetic struggle, prayer, and humility, and places of pilgrimage for those desirous of inner renewal, reflection, and spiritual guidance.
This has been the mission of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk for over one hundred years, since its establishment in 1905 as the first Orthodox monastery in North America. With God’s help, the monastery has steadfastly sought to fulfill this holy purpose, and by doing so, has proven indispensable to the life and growth of the Orthodox Church on this continent.
It is our hope that this website will serve not only as an introduction to the monastery for those unfamiliar with its rich history and significant impact on the Church in America, but also as means for the further glorification of God and His Saints who have walked these hallowed grounds.
History of the Monastery >
