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'''All-Merciful Savior Monastery''' is blessed by God as the only male monastery in Washington state.  It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri of blessed memory in California.  In 1988, under the God-protected leadership of Hieromonk Tryphon, the Monastery moved to Vashon Island, Washington.
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name=Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour [[File:Monasterychuch.jpg|thumbnail]] |
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jurisdiction=[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia|ROCOR]] [[Diocese of Western America (ROCOR)|Western America]]|
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name=Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour|
 
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jurisdiction=[[Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia|ROCOR]] [[Diocese of Western America (ROCOR)|Western America]]|
 
 
type=Male Monastery|
 
type=Male Monastery|
 
founded=1986|
 
founded=1986|
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superior=Hieromonk Tryphon
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superior=Igumen Tryphon|
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size=3 members|
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size=5 members|
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hq=Vashon Island, California|
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hq=Vashon Island, Washington|
 
language=English|
 
language=English|
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music=[[Russian Chant]]; [[Valaam Monastery|Valaam]]-style [[Znamenny Chant]]|
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music=[[Russian Chant]]; [[Znamenny Chant]]; [[Kievan Chant]]; [[Byzantine Chant]]|
 
calendar=[[Julian Calendar|Julian]]|
 
calendar=[[Julian Calendar|Julian]]|
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feasts=[[August 1|14 August/1 August]]|
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feasts=August 1 according to the Julian Calendar.|
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website=[http://vashonmonks.com/ Official website]
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website=[http://vashonmonks.com Official website]
 
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'''All-Merciful Saviour Monastery''' is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]], under the omophorion of [[Kyrill (Dmitrieff) of San Francisco|Archbishop Kyrill]]. It is the only male Orthodox [[monastery]] in Washington state.  It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri of Santa Rosa, California, and in 1988, under the leadership of the Very Rev. Igumen Tryphon, moved to Vashon Island, Washington.
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In 1992, islanders Georgia and John Ratzenberger ("Cliff" from the US television series "Cheers") donated five acres of land to the monastery. In 1999, to protect the solitude of the monastery, the brotherhood purchased an adjacent eleven acres of land to save it from development. Along with an adjacent, publicly-owned 40 acre watershed, the monastery is quietly secluded in the forests of Maury Island.
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The monastery occupies sixteen acres of secluded forest on the southeast end of Vashon Island, just south of the village of Dockton.
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The monastery presently includes a main temple dedicated to the [[Protection of the Mother of God|Protection of the Holy Virgin]], a small chapel dedicated to [[John (Maximovitch) the Wonderworker|Saint John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco]] (the monastery's patron saint), a large trapeza, a library and community room, a bookstore and office building, and seven monastic cabins (cells).
  
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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 of the Monastery 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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The monks have two large vegetable gardens, producing heirloom organic vegetables, berries and four varieties of wine grape vines. There is also a small orchard of apple and fig trees. Free-range chickens provide the community with fresh eggs. The monks are committed to living as good steward of the land, with strong emphasis on sustainability (an Orthodox monastic tradition).
  
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The holy brotherhood supports itself by producing a line of gourmet coffees, under the brand name, Monastery Blend Coffee, which can be ordered through the brotherhood's website: http://www.vashonmonks.com
  
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Abbot Tryphon also hosts a blog and podcast on [http://www.ancientfaith.com Ancient Faith Radio] called [https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/morningoffering/ The Morning Offering].
  
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==External links==
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[[File:Churchinside.jpg|thumbnail|Interior of the Monastic Church]]
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*[http://vashonmonks.com/ Official website]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGkTvkpo6as "This Land" clip]
  
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==Recent History==
 
  
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At the 2008 Monastery pilgrimage, over 100 faithful and clergy from eight Seattle-area parishes joined together to celebrate the Monastery feastday of the All-Merciful Savior.
 
  
  
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==How to Support the Brotherhood==
 
  
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The Monastic community sells "Monastery Blend Coffee" and "Monastery Tea" for year-round enjoyment.  All products are fair trade.  They are available in select Seattle area stores as well as online.
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[[Category:Monasteries]]
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[[Category:American Monasteries]]
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[[Category:ROCOR Monasteries]]

Latest revision as of 17:02, September 10, 2016

Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour
Monasterychuch.jpg
Jurisdiction ROCOR Western America
Type Male Monastery
Founded 1986
Superior Igumen Tryphon
Approx. size 5 members
Location Vashon Island, Washington
Liturgical language(s) English
Music used Russian Chant; Znamenny Chant; Kievan Chant; Byzantine Chant
Calendar Julian
Feastdays celebrated August 1 according to the Julian Calendar.
Official website Official website


All-Merciful Saviour Monastery is a monastic community of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, under the omophorion of Archbishop Kyrill. It is the only male Orthodox monastery in Washington state. It was established in 1986 by Archimandrite Dmitri of Santa Rosa, California, and in 1988, under the leadership of the Very Rev. Igumen Tryphon, moved to Vashon Island, Washington.

In 1992, islanders Georgia and John Ratzenberger ("Cliff" from the US television series "Cheers") donated five acres of land to the monastery. In 1999, to protect the solitude of the monastery, the brotherhood purchased an adjacent eleven acres of land to save it from development. Along with an adjacent, publicly-owned 40 acre watershed, the monastery is quietly secluded in the forests of Maury Island.

The monastery occupies sixteen acres of secluded forest on the southeast end of Vashon Island, just south of the village of Dockton.

The monastery presently includes a main temple dedicated to the Protection of the Holy Virgin, a small chapel dedicated to Saint John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco (the monastery's patron saint), a large trapeza, a library and community room, a bookstore and office building, and seven monastic cabins (cells).

The monks have two large vegetable gardens, producing heirloom organic vegetables, berries and four varieties of wine grape vines. There is also a small orchard of apple and fig trees. Free-range chickens provide the community with fresh eggs. The monks are committed to living as good steward of the land, with strong emphasis on sustainability (an Orthodox monastic tradition).

The holy brotherhood supports itself by producing a line of gourmet coffees, under the brand name, Monastery Blend Coffee, which can be ordered through the brotherhood's website: http://www.vashonmonks.com

Abbot Tryphon also hosts a blog and podcast on Ancient Faith Radio called The Morning Offering.

External links

Interior of the Monastic Church
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