“Glory be to God for all things!” The parting words of St. John Chrysostom, great Father of the Church & author of a Divine Liturgy, before his repose from a 3-month-long death march in exile that he endured peacefully, despite it being the result of slander from the wealthy. (pictured:
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
Wholly Loved Tuesday November 26, 2024 / November 13, 2024 23rd Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Eve of the Nativity Fast. St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople (407). Martyrs Antoninus, Nicephorus, and Germanus of Caesarea in Palestine (308). Martyr Manetha of Caesarea in Palestine (308). New Martyr Damascene of Mt. Athos (1681). St. Bricius, bishop of Tours (444) and St. Quintianus,
Take Courage https://youtube.com/shorts/ffTXkB07THc?feature=share “Let us not be terrified by the tempests that come upon us, but let us take courage, knowing that though we sail on a sea of troubles, we have Jesus as our pilot.” – St. John Chrysostom Monday November 25, 2024 / November 12, 2024 23rd Week after
Are you failing as a Christian? It is time for your turnaround! #love #forgiveness #jesuschrist https://old.bitchute.com/video/ySTm1v3W4dzX/
Love and Mercy Sunday November 24, 2024 / November 11, 2024 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone five. Synaxis of Saints of Alania (movable holiday on the Sunday nearest to November 10th). Martyr Menas of Egypt (304). Martyrs Victor at Damascus (160) and Stephanida (Stephanis) of Spain (161). Martyr Vincent of Spain (304). Venerable Theodore the Confessor, abbot of the Studion (826).
Proven in Patience “There will come times in our life, or rather, such times will come continually, when all seems lost; when it appears that even those we love and trusted have abandoned us, that they have grown distant and estranged. There will be moments when black clouds gather menacingly
“Visit the sick, console the distressed, and do not make your longing for prayer a pretext for turning away from anyone who asks for your help; for love is greater than prayer.” Saint Symeon the New Theologian Friday November 22, 2024 / November 9, 2024 22nd Week after Pentecost. Tone four.
“Do not be afraid, if you are troubled by a flood of thoughts, that the enemy is too strong against you, that his attacks are never ending, that the war will last for your lifetime, and that you cannot avoid incessant downfalls of all kinds. Know that our enemies, with
(Photo: Temitope Ali, a psychiatrist completing his residency at the University of Washington to specialize in pediatric psychiatry, came for an overnight retreat to the monastery) Wednesday November 20, 2024 / November 7, 2024 22nd Week after Pentecost. Tone four. Fast. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits) Holy 33
Do not despair because of distractions during prayer, but immerse yourself in the meaning of the words to deepen your relationship with The Word. #focus #prayer #god https://rumble.com/v5r1wf5-mean-it.html https://old.bitchute.com/video/vEhc5ZQRXthG/