THANK YOU!
To the founders of this holy monastery
On behalf of the holy brotherhood, I want to thank all of you who have
been donating towards the support of the monastery, either through
PayPal, or by mail. These are difficult economic times
for everyone, and as our $230,000.00 mortgage looms over our heads,
knowing we have friends who care enough to share what they can with the
monastery, is very much appreciated. All of you who donate are
considered "founders of this holy monastery", and are prayed for as
such.
I apologize to those who have donated during the past few months, and are still awaiting a "thank you note" from me. So many of you contributed to our replacement van, after the old one gave up the ghost, and I want to assure you that I have not forgotten my obligation to acknowledge your gift.
This summer has been our busiest on record, not only in the number of visitors we've received, and the overnight pilgrims, but the amount of time and energy we've had to expend in getting caught up on major maintenance projects, such as replacing rotting boards on our porches, and adding protective deck paint (see photos), needed to prolong the life of our porches and steps (due to the damp climate). We've also expended a lot of time and energy thinning out our forest for fire protection. My work as a Police and Fire Chaplain has been peaceful and quiet this summer, thank God, with no critical calls in the night.
Added to the usual summer projects, I've had a huge amount of correspondence that has demanded my time, and I've been working on an editing project that has required my attention, because of the upcoming deadline (Ancient Faith Publications will be releasing my book in November). Additionally, increased demand on my time offering retreats and lectures, has left me "Sleepless in (near) Seattle". I'm exhausted, but grateful to God for all the blessings that our monastery has received during these past several months. I am also grateful for all of you. Thank you for being you!
With love and blessings,
Abbot Tryphon
I apologize to those who have donated during the past few months, and are still awaiting a "thank you note" from me. So many of you contributed to our replacement van, after the old one gave up the ghost, and I want to assure you that I have not forgotten my obligation to acknowledge your gift.
This summer has been our busiest on record, not only in the number of visitors we've received, and the overnight pilgrims, but the amount of time and energy we've had to expend in getting caught up on major maintenance projects, such as replacing rotting boards on our porches, and adding protective deck paint (see photos), needed to prolong the life of our porches and steps (due to the damp climate). We've also expended a lot of time and energy thinning out our forest for fire protection. My work as a Police and Fire Chaplain has been peaceful and quiet this summer, thank God, with no critical calls in the night.
Added to the usual summer projects, I've had a huge amount of correspondence that has demanded my time, and I've been working on an editing project that has required my attention, because of the upcoming deadline (Ancient Faith Publications will be releasing my book in November). Additionally, increased demand on my time offering retreats and lectures, has left me "Sleepless in (near) Seattle". I'm exhausted, but grateful to God for all the blessings that our monastery has received during these past several months. I am also grateful for all of you. Thank you for being you!
With love and blessings,
Abbot Tryphon
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Thursday September 11, 2014 / August 29, 2014
14th Week after Pentecost. Tone four.
Fast. Food with Oil
The Beheading of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John.
Fast Day.
Commemoration of orthodox soldiers killed on a battle fields.
Venerable Alexander, abbot of Voche, of Galich (16th c.).
New Martyr Anastasius of Bulgaria (1794).
St. Sebbi, king of the East Saxons (694) (Celtic & British).
Venerable Theodora, nun, of Thessalonica (892) (Greek).
Venerable Arcadius of Arsinoe, Cyprus, bishop and wonderworker (Greek).
Translation of the relics of Venerable Joseph the Sanctified of Samaka (Greek).
New Hieromartyr Peter, metropolitan of Krutitsa (1936).
Sts. Candida (418) and Gelasia (422) of Constantinople.
You can read the life of the saint by clicking on the highlighted name.
"Blogs and social networks give us new opportunities for the Christian mission...Not to be present there means to display our helplessness and lack of care for the salvation of our brothers." His Holiness Patriarch Kirill
The Scripture Readings for the Day
Acts 13:25-32 25 And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.’
26 “Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent. 27 For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled them in condemning Him. 28 And though they found no cause for death in Him, they asked Pilate that He should be put to death. 29 Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. 30 But God raised Him from the dead. 31 He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people. 32 And we declare to you glad tidings—that promise which was made to the fathers.
15 Others said, “It is Elijah.”
And others said, “It is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.”
16 But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!” 17 For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; for he had married her. 18 Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
19 Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not; 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. 22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” 23 He also swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
24 So she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?”
And she said, “The head of John the Baptist!”
25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took away his corpse and laid it in a tomb.
26 “Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent. 27 For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled them in condemning Him. 28 And though they found no cause for death in Him, they asked Pilate that He should be put to death. 29 Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. 30 But God raised Him from the dead. 31 He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people. 32 And we declare to you glad tidings—that promise which was made to the fathers.
Mark 6:14-30
John the Baptist Beheaded
14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”15 Others said, “It is Elijah.”
And others said, “It is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.”
16 But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!” 17 For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; for he had married her. 18 Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
19 Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not; 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. 22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” 23 He also swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
24 So she went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?”
And she said, “The head of John the Baptist!”
25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took away his corpse and laid it in a tomb.
Feeding the Five Thousand
30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught.
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All-Merciful Saviour Monastery is a monastery of the Western American Diocese, under the omophor of His Eminence Kyrill, Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America. The Monastery is a non-profit 501 C3 organization under IRS regulations. All donations are therefore tax deductible.
We depend on the generosity of our friends and benefactors. You can donate to the monastery through PayPal, or by sending donations directly to the monastery's mailing address.
All-Merciful Saviour Monastery
PO Box 2420
Vashon Island, WA 98070-2420 USA
Abbot Tryphon's email address:
frtryphon@vashonmonks.com
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