Author: Abbot Tryphon

Impoverished Institutional Christianity and the Rise of Islam in the West The cure for the societal, political and demographic decline in Nordic and European countries is not to be found in nationalistic racism, nor in war against foreigners. The cure for all that ails the western world is a return

Peace Begins With Inner Peace We all know that civil governments prosecute those who break the law, and that there can be lifelong consequences for doing so. But we must remember that just as there are consequences for breaking civil law, there are also consequences for breaking God’s law. Breaking

Eternity is a Very Long Time God reveals Himself to us if we seek Him out, and only remains invisible to us if we refuse, out of pride and self absorption, to let Him enter our lives. If you desire the knowledge that is yours for the asking, simply make

Also known as the Feast of Lights The Feast of the Holy Theophany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on January 6 (18 New Style). The Feast commemorates the Baptism of Christ and the divine revelation of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of

Monasteries are Centers for Spiritual Healing Monastics are an integral part of the Church and should not be seen as independent of the Church Universal. Monks are bound by the same Gospel as other Christians and need to avail themselves to the missionary and pastoral needs of the Church, as

The pacemaker was successfully implanted. After two hours in surgery I was taken to recovery, where I was informed I had to lay I my back for at least four hours. It will have been at least 24 hours before I have a meal. Thank you for your prayers. With

Prayer Request I’m being admitted to Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus in Seattle Monday morning for a cardioablation and pacemaker implant. Please keep this sinful old monk in your prayers. My blog articles will continue, if it please God, on Wednesday of this week. With love in Christ, Abbot