St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery, Orthodox monastery in South Canaan, United States
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery spans multiple buildings on rural Pennsylvania grounds, featuring a central church with traditional Russian architectural elements and bell tower.
Founded in 1905 by Archimandrite Arseny and Bishop Tikhon Belavin on the Wagner farm property, this establishment marks the first Orthodox monastery in North America.
The monastery preserves Orthodox Christian traditions through daily liturgical services conducted in both English and Slavonic, following Russian chanting patterns.
Visitors can attend Divine Liturgy services Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM, with weekend services starting at 7:40 AM on Saturdays and 9:10 AM on Sundays.
The monastery cemetery contains the remains of significant Orthodox figures, including Father Alexis Toth and Saint Nicholai of Zicha, who shaped North American Orthodoxy.
Inception: 1905
GPS coordinates: 41.51577,-75.40236
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:35
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