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name=Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour| | name=Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour| | ||
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'''All-Merciful Savior Monastery''' is a monastic community of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] and is the only male monastery in Washington state. It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri in California, and in 1988, under the leadership of Hieromonk Tryphon, moved to Vashon Island, Washington. | '''All-Merciful Savior Monastery''' is a monastic community of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] and is the only male monastery in Washington state. It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri in California, and in 1988, under the leadership of Hieromonk Tryphon, moved to Vashon Island, Washington. | ||
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| + | The monastery was formerly part of the [[OCA]]. | ||
In 1997, islanders Georgia and John Ratzenberger ("Cliff" from the US television series "Cheers") donated land to the monastery. In 1999, to protect the solitude of the monastery, the benefactors enabled the brotherhood to purchase an adjacent piece of land and save it from development. Along with the 40 acre watershed, the monastery is quietly secluded in the forests of Maury Island. | In 1997, islanders Georgia and John Ratzenberger ("Cliff" from the US television series "Cheers") donated land to the monastery. In 1999, to protect the solitude of the monastery, the benefactors enabled the brotherhood to purchase an adjacent piece of land and save it from development. Along with the 40 acre watershed, the monastery is quietly secluded in the forests of Maury Island. | ||
| + | ==External link== | ||
| + | *[http://vashonmonks.com/ Official website] | ||
[[Category:Monasteries]] | [[Category:Monasteries]] | ||
[[Category:American Monasteries]] | [[Category:American Monasteries]] | ||
[[Category:ROCOR Monasteries]] | [[Category:ROCOR Monasteries]] | ||
Revision as of 21:40, August 19, 2008
| Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour | |
| Jurisdiction | ROCOR Western America |
| Type | Male Monastery |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Superior | Hieromonk Tryphon |
| Approx. size | 3 members |
| Location | Vashon Island, California |
| Liturgical language(s) | English |
| Music used | Russian Chant; Valaam-style Znamenny Chant |
| Calendar | Julian |
| Feastdays celebrated | 14 August/1 August |
| Official website | Official website |
All-Merciful Savior Monastery is a monastic community of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia and is the only male monastery in Washington state. It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri in California, and in 1988, under the leadership of Hieromonk Tryphon, moved to Vashon Island, Washington.
The monastery was formerly part of the OCA.
In 1997, islanders Georgia and John Ratzenberger ("Cliff" from the US television series "Cheers") donated land to the monastery. In 1999, to protect the solitude of the monastery, the benefactors enabled the brotherhood to purchase an adjacent piece of land and save it from development. Along with the 40 acre watershed, the monastery is quietly secluded in the forests of Maury Island.
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