First opening of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk

Commemorated on May 14.

The incorrupt relics of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk were first uncovered in May 1846, during the construction of the new cathedral at Zadonsk. They were found beneath the altar of the old church.

Saint Tikhon is also commemorated on August 13.

Troparion

From your youth you loved Christ, O blessed one.
You have been an example for all by word, life, love, faith, purity, and humility.
Therefore, you now abide in the heavenly mansions,
where you stand before the throne of the All-holy Trinity.
Holy Hierarch Tikhon, pray for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion

Successor to the Apostles,
adornment of hierarchs, and teacher of the Orthodox Faith:
Beseech the Master of all to grant peace to the universe
and to our souls great mercy.