Accept Everything? “Accept everything as great blessings of God. God is not unjust.” Saint Paisios The Athonite #acceptance #jesuschrist #blessed Saturday February 22, 2025 / February 9, 2025 The Saturday of the Dead. Tone one. Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch (ca. 257). Uncovering of the relics (1805) of St. Innocent of Irkutsk (1731). Uncovering of
Author: Abbot Tryphon
I am abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Orthodox Monastery (ROCOR) on Vashon Island, WA. The island is a twenty minute ferry ride from West Seattle, and a fifteen minute crossing from Tacoma.
Surrounded by the Salish Sea, the island is some 87% undeveloped forest, with a rural population of around eleven thousand citizens. If you wish to contact me personally, you can email me at: abbottryphon@vashonmonks.com
Love Overflowing “The Lord seeks a heart filled to overflowing with love for God and our neighbor; this is the throne on which He loves to sit and on which He appears in the fullness of His heavenly glory. ‘Son, give me thy heart,’ He says, ‘and all the rest
Thankful Acceptance “Let us accept all things from the hands of our Lord. If He comforts us, let us thank Him, if He does not, let us still give Him thanks.” Saint Anatoly of Optina #thankfulness #acceptance #god Thursday February 20, 2025 / February 7, 2025 Week of the Prodigal
He Hears You “Every prayer reaches God. Which He will heed, we do not know. He is the only righteous Judge, and we may mistake a lie for truth. Pray and have faith.” Saint Anatoly of Optina #prayer #God #truth Wednesday February 19, 2025 / February 6, 2025 Week of
The Long Path to Perfection “The path leading to perfection is long. Pray to God so that He will strengthen you. Patiently accept your falls, and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen. Do not despair if you keep falling into
Destroy The Devil’s Discord “Do not allow the spark of discord and enmity to smolder. The longer you wait, the more the enemy tries to cause confusion among you. Be watchful, so that he does not mock you. Humility destroys all of his schemes.” Saint Macarius of Optina #humility #discord
The Real Party is the After Party Leave the fleeting lusts of life behind with its fair-weather friends, and join the joyful celebration of the immortal sons of God! https://rumble.com/v6lnmqs-the-real-party-is-the-after-party.html https://old.bitchute.com/video/SS8hwrMk7lnI/
Sunday of the Prodigal Son Sunday February 16, 2025 / February 3, 2025 Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Tone one. Synaxis of All Saints of Perm Metropolia (movable holiday on the Sunday after January 29th). Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and Anna the Prophetess (1st c.). St. Nicholas, enlightener of Japan (1912). New
Patience For The Patients “Go to psychiatric hospitals and see how much the people’s souls suffer and we, the so-called ‘healthy ones,’ are called to never forget these people; these people should not be left out of our prayer and care. Let us ask God to send them patience, relief,
Perfection In Process “In proportion to your humility, you are given patience in your woes; and in proportion to your patience, the burden of your afflictions is made lighter and you will find consolation; in proportion to your consolation, your love of God increases; and in proportion to your love,