Continually Thankful “Let us give thanks to God continually. For, it is outrageous that when we enjoy His benefaction to us in deed every single day, we do not acknowledge the favor with so much as a word; and this, when the acknowledgment confers great benefit on us. He does
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
Making an Entrance Troparion, in Tone IV Today is the prelude of God’s good will and the proclamation of the salvation of men. The Virgin hath manifestly appeared in the temple of God and proclaimeth Christ unto all. To her let us cry aloud: Rejoice, O thou fulfillment of the
Given to Give “To deprive is to take what belongs to another; for our money is the Lord’s, however we may have gathered it. That is why God has allowed you to have more…not for you to waste on drink, fancy food, expensive clothes, and other kinds of indolence…but for
Our Own Cross Monday December 2, 2024 / November 19, 2024 24th Week after Pentecost. Tone six. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Prophet Obadiah (Abdias) (9th c. B.C.). Martyr Barlaam of Caesarea in Cappadocia (304). Venerables Barlaam and loasaph, prince of India, and St. Abenner the King, father of St. loasaph (4th c.). St. Philaret, metropolitan of
Only when we see our spiritual poverty, and the richness of God’s blessings, can we begin to build up eternal treasure. #wealth #sin #repentance https://old.bitchute.com/video/tysAqSE6HY12/
Sunday December 1, 2024 / November 18, 2024 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone six. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Martyr Platon of Ancyra (266). Martyr Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea and child-martyr Barulas of Antioch (303). St. Nicholas confessor, priest (1948). Martyrs Zacchaeus the Deacon and Alphaeus, of Caesarea in Palestine (303). Synaxis of All Saints of Estonia. St.
Climb Up To Heaven “It’s good when we reproach ourselves and humble ourselves. Many try to climb up to heaven by laying ascetic labors upon themselves, but don’t want to be humble. They don’t want to be humble. This is a wound – the wound of contemporary monasticism. Humble yourself!”
Full of Virtues “My child, try to complete your morning prayers, do your prostrations, and read the Gospel. In the evening read the Supplicatory Canon. Before retiring for the night, say your prayers again and do your prostrations. Remember God constantly! Always keep Him in mind. Say the Jesus Prayer
Holocaust on Hold The world is on the brink of nuclear war. What to do? “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 #wwiii #prayer #fasting Thursday November 28, 2024 / November 15, 2024 23rd Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Food with Oil
The Best Path “My child, always justify your brother and reproach yourself. Never justify your deeds. Learn to say, “Bless”—in other words, “Forgive me”—and humility will dwell within you. Have patience and overlook your brother’s faults, remembering God’s forbearance towards your own faults. Love as Jesus loves you and as