In 2025, Orthodox dioceses in America are preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Patriarch Tikhon, the Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America. The main celebrations in the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) will take place in October, according to its official website.

The Holy Synod of the OCA has issued an appeal to clergy, monastics, and laypeople to join in the church-wide prayer for Saint Tikhon, "the tireless archpastor of North America, architect of our Church, and strong intercessor before the Lord." The bishops’ message recalled that Saint Tikhon was canonized as a saint on October 9, 1989, and emphasized that his pastoral work and missionary efforts had an indelible impact on the development of Orthodoxy in North America.

A church-wide celebration in memory of this significant anniversary will take place in the dioceses of the Orthodox Church in America on October 9, 2025. On this day, solemn services will be held in the churches of each diocese of the OCA.

The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) is also participating in the celebrations dedicated to Saint Tikhon. On February 22, the day of the discovery of his relics, a Divine Liturgy was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, consecrated by Saint Tikhon in 1903. The service was led by Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest (OCA), with clergy from both jurisdictions concelebrating.

Additionally, from March 17 to 19, the annual clergy conference of the Mid-American Diocese of ROCOR took place at the Protection Cathedral in Chicago. During the meeting, the clergy emphasized the significance of Saint Tikhon’s spiritual and pastoral legacy, as well as the need to strengthen cooperation between various Orthodox jurisdictions in North America. Sunday, April 6, will be a day of prayerful remembrance of Saint Tikhon in all ROCOR parishes, with commemorative events continuing throughout the year.

The future Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Tikhon, was born on January 19, 1865, in the town of Toropets, Pskov Province, into a family of priests. He graduated from the Saint Petersburg Theological Academy in 1888. In December 1891, he was tonsured a monk with the name Tikhon, in honor of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk. Early in his episcopal ministry, Saint Tikhon spent several years in North America, where he was actively involved in missionary work and establishing the Church's structure. Under his leadership, dozens of new churches were founded, and the first Orthodox monastery in America was established. He also played a key role in completing the translation of liturgical texts into English.

Saint Tikhon became Patriarch of Moscow in 1917 and was a decisive defender of the Church during the revolution and persecution. He reposed on April 7, 1925, on the feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, and was buried at the Don Monastery in Moscow. On November 1, 1981, he was canonized by the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia as a martyr and confessor, and included in the Assembly of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. In 1989, he was officially glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church.

In 2025, the Russian Orthodox Church marks the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Patriarch Tikhon. In October of last year, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church recommended that diocesan bishops, "where possible, lay the foundation or consecrate churches in honor of Saint Tikhon." Relics of the saint have been brought to various dioceses, and books about his life and legacy are being published, along with exhibitions dedicated to his memory.