Author: Abbot Tryphon

Holy and Great Monday On Holy Monday, the Orthodox Church remembers the cursing of the fig tree. This event is a display of Christ’s divine power and of God’s judgment upon those who do not follow Him. Also on this day, the Church remembers the patriarch Joseph. The Old Testament

Jesus Christ has come to save us! #PalmSunday #JesusChrist #orthodoxy 

The Triumphal Entrance into Jerusalem As the crowds acclaim him their King, Jesus entered into the holy city of Jerusalem. Jesus does not silence the people, and tell them he is not their King, but this king arrives on a donkey. He is not accompanied by an imperial court, nor

Again and again, let us pray to the Lord! But how?

The Link Between the Old and New Testament Temple Orthodox temples have kept to the same form and function since ancient times. Using the Old Testament Temple model, Orthodox churches are divided into several courts or spaces peculiar to their function. The Holy Table, upon which is celebrated the Eucharist,

This monk of the west coast meets the monks of the east! #orthodoxy #America #monk

Sharing the Truth in a World Devoid of Hope If we wish to share the truth of the Orthodox Faith, and Christ Who is her head, we must give witness to the love of Christ by loving everyone. Without Christ, Orthodoxy is just another religion, devoid of the power to

Jesus wants you, but not alone. #orthodoxy #JesusChrist #protestant

“present in all places and filling all things” As the Living Word, Christ condescended to become one of us, to take on the condition of our flesh in every way, and yet remained sinless. In doing so, he invites us from the darkness of sin which leads to death, to

Is home school is the best school? #homeschooling #education #publicschool