The world is a mess. What are we going to do about it? https://www.brighteon.com/e9222287-7a76-47a4-80c2-f88ab9277ef7 @abbottryphon This Changes Everything #Jesus #Revolution #Love #Anger ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon – Abbot Tryphon
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
Divine Love Turns Chaos into Harmony The briefness of life has become ever more evident as we’ve been forced to witness the senseless killings of innocent people in schools and theaters across this nation. Death comes to all of us, but when it comes in such vile and evil form,
“We cannot achieve salvation unless we change our thoughts and make them different… This is achieved by the work of Divine power in us. Our minds thus become deified, free of passions, and holy. Only a mind which has God within it and a constant remembrance of the Lord can
Priests, as shepherds, must leaving the ninety-nine for the one. The work of the Church is to seek out the lost sheep, and bring them into the fold. The modern mission of the Church is to go out into the community and find those who are lost. Many who were
“No matter how great the problem, no matter how great the sorrow, no matter how great the tribulation, the believer never throws down their arms, thinking God has left them. No! God helps people. As long as people do not leave God.” – St. Ephraim of Katounakia @abbottryphon God Helps
Neither Self-esteem or Self-hatred Humility does not require we think poorly of ourselves, nor be given over to self-loathing. Just as we must not be over-lauding ourselves, we must not sink to a state of self-loathing, for both states have their basis in the ego. I would be the last
We feast in love for God and neighbor. God is with us! Let’s live like it! @abbottryphon Love Keeps Focus #nativity #christmas #love #Jesus ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon
Keeping Company with Fellow Christians It is easy to feel trapped by our bad habits. We don’t like certain behavioral patterns that have become habitual, and we feel helpless in our attempt to change. Growing as Christians is often fraught with failure, and we find ourselves stuck. Our spiritual progress
From the cave to the cross, and from heaven to earth, God is with us forever. Christ is born! Glorify Him! https://www.brighteon.com/fa103fbc-1c84-4c35-bd89-78588a9f6776 @abbottryphon The Future of Humankind #nativity #Christmas #God #jesus ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon – Abbot Tryphon
The Nativity Sermon by Saint John Chrysostom “I behold a new and wondrous mystery! My ears resound to the shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but loudly chanting a heavenly hymn! The angels sing! The archangels blend their voices in harmony! The cherubim resound their joyful praise! The Seraphim exalt