The Story of a Work of Charity and Faith Perhaps the story of St. Tichon's Orphanage is not known to everybody. It dates from 1935 when the Most Reverend Bishop John of the Orthodox Church in Shanghai drew the attention of the Russian Women's Church Committee to the many hungry Russian children who were roaming the streets begging coppers from anyone who would give to them. Five women of modest means were moved to act on his appeal They collected $21 and took a small house, meaning only to start a sup kitchen. But their hearts were soft and they could not resist the appeal of the homeless children to be allowed to sleep in the house. So this orphanage—or rather children's shelter—and it was called St. Tichon's r the patron saint of Russian children It grew—as these things always do—and now it takes care of 140 children whose lot would otherwise be a most miserable one. There are two houses now at 770-772 Rue Bourgeat, one for boys with their two masters and the other for girls and babies, with a matron and three nurses in charge.
The tiniest salaries àre paid to thes workers—between $10 and $30 month!
St. Tichon's is administered by an Intern tional Board.of Management
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