The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ Samuel was baptized in the frozen winter morning of Theophany Eve at our monastery after a thorough catechesis by Fr. Nicodemus. Glory to God For All Things! (Pictured: Samuel’s baptism, the church grounds covered in winter frost, and Samuel newly-illumined
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
Prayer Essentials “Prayer should be the means by which I, at all times, receive all that I need, and, for this reason, be my daily refuge, my daily consolation, my daily joy, my source of rich and inexhaustible joy in life.” Saint John Chrysostom #prayer #orthodoxy #life For more Abbot
Peace in Quiet What good can a monk do when he’s praying in seclusion from other people? Noise and frantic activity characterize the futile efforts of the faithless to fill their lives with meaning. The true path is peaceful. #orthodox #prayer #peace Friday January 17, 2025 / January 4, 2025
God’s Time “Spend all the hours of your life in a way pleasing to God; keep in your mind the thought that after the present hour you will not be given another and that you will have to render a strict account for every minute of this present hour.” Saint
The Passion for Distractions “A strange illness has appeared in our days: the passion for distractions. Never before was there such a desire for distractions; people have forgotten how to lead a serious life for the good of others; they have no spiritual life and are bored. They exchange the
The Power of Prayer “Recognize the power of prayer, when we see the stars, the beautiful morning sky – all God’s creation, it is a reminder of God’s greatness. We’re moved through prayer.” Saint Basil the Great #prayer #creation #beauty Tuesday January 14, 2025 / January 1, 2025 30th Week after
Do Diligence “It will seem to you that there are many things to do, and you will fret and be ready to give up. But you do not think about this multitude of works, but take up the first one before you and do it with all diligence, as if
Labors of Love and Charity Labors of Love and Charity Supporters from the Washington Peninsula have completed a new ramp and stairs for our church today so that it can be more accessible to all. Glory to God for All Things!
(Photo: two of our day visitors on the left, and on the right, our overnight guest, Nektarios) Sunday January 12, 2025 / December 30, 2024 29th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone four. Sviatki. Fast-free Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, holy ancestors. Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, Holy Righteous David the
Get Over Yourself Must we marry or become a monk? Can we commit to no commitment? #relationships #church #single Saturday January 11, 2025 / December 29, 2024 29th Week after Pentecost. Tone three. Sviatki. Fast-free Saturday after the Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ The 14,000 Infants (Holy Innocents) slain