Project Tikhvin began in 2012 with the blessings of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion. The Project serves the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad as a resource for youth. Each year we accompany a small group of young people to Russia to assist in the restoration of ancient churches and monasteries. A work group labors in hard physical labor under difficult circumstances to help impoverished monasteries and communities. The success has been enormous and have resulted in a wonderful relationship with not only the local bishop, His Grace Mstislav of Tikhvin and Lodeynopole' and monastics and clergy but young compatriots from Russia who labor aside our youth. Lifelong friendships have developed and a lifetime of wonderful memories fill the lives of each participant.

Our group visits the holy places of northern Russia in St. Petersburg, Pskov, Tikhvin and the regions surrounding Lake Ladogs. In addition, the group visits Moscow and each year a new city chosen in advance. There are no official visits, no symposiums, no formal meetings and no guided events. There is only work and informal pilgrimage. Every year our youth see holy sights often ignored by tour groups and they live amongst the local population, taking local transportation and eating in local eateries. The goal is to experience in as real way as possible normal life for the average Russian Orthodox Christian.

Project Tikhvin provides all arrangements including air flight, local transportation, lodging and many meals. This is all arranged at a greatly reduced cost and financed by fundraising and donations.

The pilgrimage for 2017 will include St. Petersburg and its holy places as well as notable cultural sights, Staraya Ladoga, the first capital of Rurik the Great in the 9th Century, Tikhvin and the celebration of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God A remarkable village festival will see the celebration of the parish feast of Ss. Peter and Paul in the village of Domino and afterwards the group will journey to the islands of Valaam for three days. Moscow awaits with the splendor of the capital and the beautiful churches and monasteries was well as historic sights. Trips are planned to Holy Trinity/St. Bergius Lavra and the famous New Jerusalem Monastery.

​The pilgrimage for 2017 is planned for June 26 through July 22. The cost will be $1,500.00 and includes airfare, lodging, major transportation (excluding subways and buses) and all meals in the monasteries. Meals in the cities are the responsibility of the participant. A nonrefundable deposit of 50% is due no later than March 1, 2017. The remainder will be due by May 1, 2017.

To inquire for more information or to make a reservation please contact us as soon as possible.