How many miracles do you need to believe that God is love? Come and see, and be a part of the miracle! #miracle #jesuschrist #church
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
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Today we were blessed with a visit from parishioners of Holy Nativity of the Theotokos Antiochian Orthodox Church in Marysville, WA.
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