Tikhon

bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church and writer (born 1958)
Person human Q4458638
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Tikhon

Summary

Tikhon is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1958[3]. He worked as a writer[4], film director[5], Eastern Orthodox priest[6], metropolitan[7], and bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,115 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tikhon's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Tikhon was born on July 2, 1958[3].
  • Tikhon's mother was Elena Shevkunova[10].
  • Tikhon held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Russian was Tikhon's native language[12].
  • Tikhon worked as a writer[4].
  • Tikhon worked as a film director[5].
  • Tikhon's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[6].
  • Tikhon's professions included metropolitan[7].
  • Tikhon's professions included bishop[8].
  • Tikhon's field of work was Eastern Orthodox theology[13].
  • Tikhon's field of work was religious literature[14].
  • Tikhon held the position of bishop[15].
  • Tikhon was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].
  • Tikhon received the Order of Friendship[17].
  • Tikhon received the Order of St. Prince Vladimir[18].
  • Tikhon received the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[19].
  • Tikhon received the Q102018074[20].
  • Tikhon received the Russian Award “The best books, publishing houses, projects”[21].
  • Tikhon received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[22].
  • Tikhon was a member of Izborsk Club[23].
  • Tikhon's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].
  • Tikhon's religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[25].
  • Tikhon's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[26].
  • Tikhon is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Tikhon… he was born on July 2, 1958[3]. His mother was Elena Shevkunova[10]. Russian was his native language[12].

Education

Tikhon's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16]. Academic degrees include Candidate of Historical Sciences[28] and Candidate of Sciences[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], film director[5], Eastern Orthodox priest[6], metropolitan[7], and bishop[8]. Fields of work include Eastern Orthodox theology[13], a confessional aspect[30] and religious literature[14], a literary genre[31]. Tikhon held the position of bishop[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Friendship[17], an order[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1994[34]; Order of St. Prince Vladimir[18], an order[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1958[37]; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[38], in Russia[39]; Q102018074[20]; Russian Award “The best books, publishing houses, projects”[21], a literary award[40], in Russia[41]; and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[22], a grade of an order[42], in Russia[43].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Eastern Orthodoxy[24], a Christian denominational family[44]; Russian Orthodox Church[25], a national Church[45], in Russia[46], founded in 1448[47], headquartered in Danilov Monastery[48]; and Eastern Orthodox Church[26], a Christian denomination[49], founded in 1054[50].

Why It Matters

Tikhon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,115 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Tikhon born?

Tikhon was born in Moscow[2].

Who were Tikhon's parents?

Tikhon's mother was Elena Shevkunova[10].

What did Tikhon do for work?

Tikhon worked as writer[4], film director[5], Eastern Orthodox priest[6], metropolitan[7], and bishop[8].

Where did Tikhon go to school?

Tikhon was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[16].

What awards did Tikhon receive?

Honors received include Order of Friendship[17], Order of St. Prince Vladimir[18], Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[19], and Q102018074[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] ↑ . izborsk-club.ru. izborsk-club.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Opensanctions id → Tikhon
    Different from → Q4521987
    Religion or worldview → Eastern Orthodoxy, Russian Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'et', 'fr', 'id', 'pl', 'ru']
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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  2. 12w ago · ~2026-30876-05 · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Patronym or matronym → Aleksandrovich
    Award received → Order of Friendship, Order of St. Prince Vladimir, Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class +14
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  3. 16w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Order of Friendship, Order of St. Prince Vladimir, Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class +14
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  4. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
    Instance of → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → —
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0376050-Tichon-1958, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259496|batch #259496]]"
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