A milestone in the life of this monastery
All-Merciful Saviour Monastery was founded thirty years ago, and I was ordained a priest by Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America, of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, twenty years ago this coming April 9th. With all this said, I feel I have only just begun to repent.
At this milestone in the life of this monastery, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to God for having blessed us with this beautiful setting.The monastery occupies sixteen acres in the heart of a forest, on Vashon Island, surrounded by the Salish Sea. We are grateful to God for having provided us with this incredible location, and I am personally grateful for my brother monks who have joined me in my ascetic struggles.
I pray the Lord will bless us as we enter the next phase of our monastic journey, and ask the Lord to bless our archbishop, the clergy of the diocese, and all our friends and benefactors who have supported us on this monastic journey into the Heart of God.
With love and blessings,
Abbot Tryphon
Monday March 9, 2015 / February 24, 2015
Third Week of the Great Lent. Tone six.
Great Lent. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits)
First (4th c.) and Second (452) Findings of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist.
Venerable Erasmus of the Kiev Caves (1160).
Uncovering of the relics (1486) of St. Romanus, prince of Uglich.
Martyrs Montanus, Lucias, Julian, Victoricus, Flavian and their companions at Carthage (259).
St. Cummain Ailbe, abbot of Ilona (669) (Celtic & British).
Scripture Readings
2 Corinthians 4:6-15
6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Cast Down but Unconquered
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 11 For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death is working in us, but life in you.
13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,”[a] we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. 15 For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
Matthew 11:2-15
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”
4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written:
‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’
11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Congratulations! I hope your monastery flourishes for generations and generations and generations to come!
Is it possible to order a case of your coffee to share with my church, Holy Apostles Antiochan Orthodox in Bowling Green, KY. How much would it cost?
Yes it is. Just contact the monastery by phone or email, and we’ll let you know the bulk prices. frpaul@vashonmonks.com or 206.463.5918.
Many years!
Thank God for you and the brotherhood. Many years!
Por muchos años amado Padre.
Por favor recuerde me en sus oraciones.
Congratulation!!!! Many Years!!!
Thank you for all your hard work but please take care of your self.
Elisabeth
Many Years!
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