OCA Synod Releases Proclamation on 100th Anniversary of Repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow
Alexandria, VA - The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) released a Proclamation concerning the 100th Anniversary of the Repose of the Hiero-Confessor Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow
The proclamation draws particular attention to the Synod's desire for a Churchwide celebration of St. Tikhon on the anniversary of his Glorification, September 26/October 9, 2025.
"Under the supervision of the diocesan hierarch, one or more cathedrals in each of our dioceses should mark this occasion with All-night Vigil, Liturgy, and other festive services as may be possible, using whatever accustomed texts may be available."
No special services are requested for parish churches. Instead, the proclamation reads:
"clergy from throughout each diocese should make every effort to attend such services, and the faithful should be invited and encouraged to join their clergy and hierarchs in common prayer."
The full text of the decree can be found below, or on the OCA website.
