The Miracle Cover “God will never work a miracle in order to demonstrate His power, and thus acquire more believers. He works miracles to cover up human weaknesses.” Saint Paisios of Mt. Athos #miracle #God #orthodoxy What Scientists Have Said About the Miraculous Chapel of St. Theodora in Vasta: https://orthochristian.com/64348.html
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
Envy Revelation “In the beginning, envy is revealed through inappropriate zeal and rivalry, and later by fervor with spite and the blaming of the one who is envied.” Saint Ambrose of Optina #envy #rivals #orthodoxy Tuesday February 4, 2025 / January 22, 2025 33rd Week after Pentecost. Tone seven. Apostle Timothy of the
Turn It Into Prayer “Throughout the day, try to remember God more often. If you feel bad, turn to Him: “Lord, I feel bad, help me.” If you feel good: “Lord, glory to You, thank You for this joy.” If you are worried about someone: “Lord, I am worried about
God is here to save you. All of you! #jesuschrist #orthodoxy #Love https://youtu.be/1lm5YLUPRAw
Sunday February 2, 2025 / January 20, 2025 32nd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone seven. Venerable Euthymius the Great (473). New Hieromartyr Paul priest (1940). Venerable Laurence the Recluse (13th-l4th c.) and Venerable Euthymius the Silent (14th c.), of the Kiev Caves. Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk (1470). Martyrs Inna, Pinna, and Rimma, disciples of Apostle Andrew in Scythia (lst-2nd c.).
Can You Bear It? “Since you follow the Savior Christ… your greatest duty is to bear all suffering, whether it comes from nature, indolence, sin, or people. Since we desire to live a Christ-like life, we are obligated to submit to God’s will because all things come from God.” Elder
Gratefully Humbled “Both you and I have a long way to go before we reach humility. We don’t yet know what true humility is, as it is an attribute of the saints. Gratitude, however, is an attribute that each of us can acquire at any moment.” Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Grateful Through The Grave? Find yourself. Fill the void. Forever. #death #meaning #gratitude Thursday January 30, 2025 / January 17, 2025 32nd Week after Pentecost. Tone six. Venerable Anthony the Great (356). Venerable Anthony, abbot of Dymsk (Novgorod) (1224). New Hieromartyr Victor priest (1931). New Hieromartyr Paul priest (1938). Venerable Anthony of Chernoezersk, monk (16th c.).
Salvation Through Sorrows “A continuously happy life produces extremely unhappy consequences. In nature we see that there are not always pleasant springs and fruitful summers, and sometimes autumn is rainy and winter cold and snowy, and there is flooding and wind and storms, and moreover the crops fail and there
Him Shall God Destroy “Children, I beseech you to correct your hearts and thoughts, so that you may be pleasing to God. Consider that although we may reckon ourselves to be righteous and frequently succeed in deceiving men, we can conceal nothing from God. Let us therefore strive to preserve