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==Life and work after ordination==
One of the first Orthodox [[bishop]]s to do major work in North America, St. Tikhon went on to establish the "Diocese of the Aleutians and North America" after converting many people on the continent. Deemed an honorary citizen of the United States, he consecrated Orthodox Churches in America during the early 20th Century. The saint was also the primary founder of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery]] in (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)]], naming it for his heavenly patron, [[St. Tikhon of Zadonsk]].
After returning to Russia in 1907, he continued to win the affection of thousands with his humble piety and loving affectiong. During World War I, he charitably aided displaced citizens to flocked to him. He was also honored by in August of 1917 by being elected [[Patriarch]] of the Russian [[Orthodox Church]]. St. Tikkhon had to overcome much disunity within the Church.
