Author: Abbot Tryphon

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

The Ability to Express One’s Emotions and be Empathetic to the Needs of Others When we are in our head, we are more judgmental, yet when we are in our heart, we become non-judgmental. Being critical of others is not an Orthodox trait, for being critical, whether of other people,

Pascha is almost upon us. Let us finish Lent with perseverance! #Lent #Pashca #fasting 

We Must Be Fortified and Protected by the Light of Faith The renowned 19th century Russian saint, Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833), said of himself, “I don’t know anything”. These words were remarkable coming from a hermit who was the most sought after spiritual adviser of his age, with even the

Thank God for all the new priests! This old one could use the backup in these difficult days!  Prayers all around.  

Those Occasions When We Mature into Spiritual Adulthood There are those times in our lives when God seems distant, even absent from us. These are usually times when our faith seems weak and we struggle to believe God really cares for us, or perhaps we begin to question whether God

Healing takes time. How do we endure it?