The Line Separating Good and Evil “The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either — but right through every human heart — and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. And even within
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
Tuesday September 16, 2025 / September 3, 2025 15th Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Hieromartyr Anthimus, bishop of Nicomedia, and those with him: Martyrs Theophilus deacon, Dorotheos, Mardonius, Migdonius, Peter, Indes, Gorgonius, Zeno, the Virgin Domna, and Euthymius (302). Venerable Theoctistus (451), fellow-faster with St. Euthymius the Great. Blessed John “the Hairy,” fool-for-Christ at Rostov
Pilgrim’s Peace Visitors to the monastery share their perspectives on the benefits of pilgrimage. Visiting the Monastery #monastery #visit #jesus
Monday September 15, 2025 / September 2, 2025 15th Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Martyr Mamas of Caesarea in Cappadocia (275), and his parents, Martyrs Theodotus and Rufina (3rd c.). Venerable John the Faster, patriarch of Constantinople (595). Venerables Anthony (1073) and Theodosius (1074) of the Kiev Caves. New Martyrs Barsunuphius, bishop of Kyrilov, priest John, Abbess Seraphima
Charlie Kirk and the Virgin Mary Christians do not back down in fear, but live and preach the gospel to the end. #jesus #virginmary #charliekirk
Sunday September 14, 2025 / September 1, 2025 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone five. Translation of the relics of Prince Peter (1228) and Princess Febronia (tonsured David and Euphrosyne), wonderworkers of Murom (movable holiday on the Sunday before September 6th). Synaxis of All Saints of Saratov (movable holiday on the Sunday
A Spirit of Gratitude “A spirit of gratitude is the beginning of joy, as the spiritual person is content with your situation.” Saint Ambrose of Optina #gratitude #spiritual #joy
Saturday September 13, 2025 / August 31, 2025 14th Week after Pentecost. Tone four. 3The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Theotokos (395-408). oNew Hieromartyr Alexander priest and Vladimir deacon (1918). oNew Hieromartyrs Michael and Myron priests (1937). oNew Hieromartyr Demetrius (1938). 0Hieromartyr Cyprian, bishop of Carthage (258). 0St. Gennadius, patriarch
Rivers of Living Water: On the Holy Elders of Kolitsou, Mount Athos “Hidden up above the quiet bays of Mount Athos, the St. George Kellion of Kolitsou was home to some of the most remarkable Athonite elders of the 20th century. This book gathers their lives, struggles, and spiritual counsel—above
Charlie Kirk Abbot Tryphon delivers an address on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. #charliekirk #jesus #orthodoxy