While in the United States, Tikhon became aware of the country's tradition of religious diversity, as well as the growing ecumenical and Pan-Slav movements, and the needs of a wide variety of eastern and southern European immigrants.
Saat di Amerika Serikat, Uskup Tikhon menjadi sadar akan tradisi agama yang beragam di negara tersebut, serta menumbuhkan gerakan ekumenikal dan Pan-Slav, dan kebutuhan berbagai imigran Eropa selatan dan timur.