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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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{{monastery|
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name=Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour|
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jurisdiction=[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia|ROCOR]] [[Diocese of Western America (ROCOR)|Western America]]|
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type=Male Monastery|
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founded=1986|
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superior=Igumen Tryphon|
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size=3 members|
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hq=Vashon Island, Washington|
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language=English|
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music=[[Russian Chant]]; Erie, PA "Old believer"-style [[Znamenny Chant]]|
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calendar=[[Julian Calendar|Julian]]|
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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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}}
  
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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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'''All-Merciful Savior Monastery''' is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] and 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 holy brotherhood has constructed a small [[chapel]], dedicated to Saint John the Wonderworker, a main temple, dedicated to the Holy Protection of the [[Theotokos|Mother of God]], a large [[Refectory|trapeza]], the [[Laurus (Skurla) of New York|Metropolitan Laurus]] Memorial Library, the Way of a Pilgrim gift shop and bookstore, and seven monastic [[cell]]s.
  
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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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==Recent History==
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==External links==
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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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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]]

Revision as of 17:11, December 28, 2009

Monastery of the All-Merciful Saviour
Jurisdiction ROCOR Western America
Type Male Monastery
Founded 1986
Superior Igumen Tryphon
Approx. size 3 members
Location Vashon Island, Washington
Liturgical language(s) English
Music used Russian Chant; Erie, PA "Old believer"-style Znamenny Chant
Calendar Julian
Feastdays celebrated August 1 according to the Julian Calendar.
Official website Official website


All-Merciful Savior Monastery is a monastic community of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia and 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 holy brotherhood has constructed a small chapel, dedicated to Saint John the Wonderworker, a main temple, dedicated to the Holy Protection of the Mother of God, a large trapeza, the Metropolitan Laurus Memorial Library, the Way of a Pilgrim gift shop and bookstore, and seven monastic cells.

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

External links

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