Courageously Drink It To The Dregs “You receive the Cup which seemingly comes from the hands of man. What is it to you whether the bearer of the Cup acts righteously or unrighteously? As a follower of Jesus, your concern is to act righteously; to receive the Cup with thanksgiving
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
Hold On To It “Do not allow the wind to disperse what you have gained. You should not lose it but hold on to it deeply within your hearts. Make it a part of your life so you can come to know the goodness and taste the beauty of the
Zero Sin “There is no sin which conquers the mercy of God. Thus, the sins of man are zero [implying there is repentance and confession]. When the child returns to the bosom of the Lord, all things cease before His mercy.” -Elder Ephraim of Arizona Wednesday January 1, 2025 /
Kinder “Be kinder than necessary because everyone is fighting their war or battle and suffering losses. Live simply, love generously, care deeply for the needs of your neighbor, speak softly… And leave the rest to the Lord. It is not faith, nor dogmatics, nor mysticism, nor asceticism, nor fasting, nor
Be Silent “If you are praised, be silent. If you are scolded, be silent. If you incur losses, be silent. If you receive profit, be silent. If you are satiated, be silent. If you are hungry, also be silent. And do not be afraid that there will be no fruit
Come Party in Paradise! There’s no excuse to bypass paradise. It’s more than you can imagine, and more than anyone deserves. All you have to do is come and see! #paradise #orthodoxy #party https://old.bitchute.com/video/EOzR0fPix183/
Sunday December 29, 2024 / December 16, 2024 27th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone two. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Week of Holy Forefathers Prophet Haggai (Aggaeus) (500 B.C.). New Hieromartyrs Priest Vladimir (1918) New Hieromartyrs Arcadius, bishop of Bezhetsk, and Priests Elias, Paul, Theodosius, Vladimir, Alexander, and Peter priests, Martyr Makarius (1937).
Christians Love Everyone “A Christian must not be a fanatic but have love for everyone. Whoever hurls indiscreet words, even when he may be in the right, does harm.” -Saint Paisios The Athonite #love #orthodoxy #christmas Saturday December 28, 2024 / December 15, 2024 27th Week after Pentecost. Tone one. Nativity
Intense Prayer “Intensity, and not duration, is more important in prayer. Pray even for five minutes, but your prayer ought to be offered to the Lord lovingly and with longing. This five-minute prayer may be more valuable than prayer which lasts all night. This is certainly a mystery, but it
Wrongfully Right “No matter how “right” you may be on various points, you must be diplomatic also. The first and important thing is not “rightness” at all, but Christian love and harmony. Most “crazy converts” have been “right” in the criticisms that led to their downfall; but they were lacking