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{{short description|Russian monk and ascetic}}
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|birth_place= Torzhok, Russia
|birth_place= Torzhok, Russia
|death_date=1583, 88
|death_date=1583 (aged 88)
|death_place= Pechenga, Lapland
|death_place= Pechenga, Lapland
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'''Saint Tryphon of Pechenga''' ({{lang-ru|Преподобный Трифон Печенгский, Кольский}}; {{lang-fi|Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen (Kuolalainen)}}; {{lang-sms|Pââˊss Treeffan}}) was a [[Russia]]n [[monk]] and [[asceticism|ascetic]] in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] on the [[Kola Peninsula]] and in [[Lapland (region)|Lapland]] in the 16th century. He is considered to be the founder of the [[Pechenga Monastery]] and "Enlightener of the [[Sami people|Sami]]." <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ortodoksi.net/tietopankki/henkilot/pyhat/karjalan_valistajat/tryphon_of_pechenga.htm|title=Ortodoksi.net - Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen|website=www.ortodoksi.net|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref>
'''Tryphon of Pechenga''' ({{lang-ru|Преподобный Трифон Печенгский, Кольский}}; {{lang-fi|Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen (Kuolalainen)}}; {{lang-sms|Pââʹss Treeffan}}, 1495–1583) was a Russian [[monk]] and [[asceticism|ascetic]] in the [[Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch|Eastern Orthodox Church]] on the [[Kola Peninsula]] and in [[Lapland (region)|Lapland]] in the 16th century. He is considered to be the founder of the [[Pechenga Monastery]] and "Enlightener of the [[Sami people|Sami]]".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ortodoksi.net/tietopankki/henkilot/pyhat/karjalan_valistajat/tryphon_of_pechenga.htm|title=Ortodoksi.net - Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen|website=www.ortodoksi.net|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref>


== Life and Missionary Work ==
== Life and missionary work ==
Saint Tryphon, [[baptized]] as Mitrofan, was the son of a [[priest]] from the [[Novgorod]] region.<ref name=":0" /> At an early age, he felt that he was called by [[Trinity|God]] to leave his family home in order to proclaim the [[Gospel|Gospels]] to the pagan [[Sami people|Laplanders]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://oca.org/saints/lives/2016/12/15/103552-venerable-tryphon-the-abbot-of-pechenga-kolsk|title=Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk)|website=oca.org|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref> Though he was met with hostility from the pagans, he was considerably effective in convincing many of them to convert to Christianity. His effectiveness is largely attributed to the fact that he took the time to study their beliefs and languages.<ref name=":1" />
Baptized with the name Mitrofan, he was the son of a [[priest]] from the [[Novgorod]] region.<ref name=":0" /> Trained as a military engineer,<ref name=Garrett>[https://books.google.com/books?id=oQ8BFk9K0ToC&dq=Tryphon+of+Pechenga&pg=PA681 Garrett, Paul D., "Tryphon of Pechenga", ''Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions'', (Gerald H. Anderson, ed.), Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1999], {{ISBN|9780802846808}}</ref> he felt that he was called by [[God]] to proclaim the [[Gospel]]s to the [[Sami people|Sámi]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://oca.org/saints/lives/2016/12/15/103552-venerable-tryphon-the-abbot-of-pechenga-kolsk|title=Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk)|website=oca.org|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref> Though he was met with hostility from the pagans, he was effective in convincing many of them to convert to [[Christianity]]. His effectiveness is attributed to the fact that he took the time to study their beliefs and languages.<ref name=":1" />


Having received permission from [[Archbishop]] Macarius of [[Novgorod]] to found a Church of the [[Annunciation]] up north, Mitrofan was [[Tonsure#Eastern_Christianity|tonsured]] a [[monk]] with the [[religious name]] Tryphon and [[Ordainment#Eastern.2C_Roman.2C_and_Anglican_Christianity|ordained]] a [[hieromonk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.roca.org/OA/90/90h.htm|title=Saint Tryphon of Pechenga – Enlightener of Lapland|website=www.roca.org|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref> After his ordination and tonsure, Tryphon became the leader of the [[Holy Trinity Monastery]] on the banks of the [[Pechenga River]]. He continued spreading the Gospel to the residents near the river.
With permission from [[Archbishop]] Macarius of [[Novgorod]] to found a Church of the [[Annunciation]] up north, Mitrofan was [[Tonsure#Eastern Christianity|tonsured]] a [[monk]] with the [[religious name]] Tryphon and [[Ordainment#Eastern.2C Roman.2C and Anglican Christianity|ordained]] a [[hieromonk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.roca.org/OA/90/90h.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010228030124/http://www.roca.org/oa/90/90h.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2001-02-28|title=Saint Tryphon of Pechenga – Enlightener of Lapland|website=www.roca.org|access-date=2016-03-08}}</ref> After his ordination and tonsure, Tryphon became the leader of the [[Pechenga Monastery|Holy Trinity Monastery]] on the banks of the [[Pechenga River]]. He continued spreading the Gospel to the residents near the river.


== Veneration ==
== Veneration ==
Saint Tryphon died in 1583 at the age of 88,<ref name=":0" /> and is commemorated on December 15 in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abbamoses.com/months/december.html|title=Orthodox Saints for December|website=www.abbamoses.com|access-date=2016-03-09}}</ref> Russian [[seamen]] traditionally pray to Tryphon when they are in danger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://full-of-grace-and-truth.blogspot.com/2010/01/prayer-to-st-tryphon-for-deliverance-of.html|title=Full of Grace and Truth: The Prayer to St. Tryphon for the Deliverance of Gardens|last=Agioi_anargyroi|date=2010-01-27|website=Full of Grace and Truth|access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref>
Tryphon died in 1583 at the age of 88<ref name=":0" /> and is commemorated on December 15 in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abbamoses.com/months/december.html|title=Orthodox Saints for December|website=www.abbamoses.com|access-date=2016-03-09}}</ref> Russian [[Sailor|seamen]] traditionally pray to Tryphon when they are in danger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://full-of-grace-and-truth.blogspot.com/2010/01/prayer-to-st-tryphon-for-deliverance-of.html|title=Full of Grace and Truth: The Prayer to St. Tryphon for the Deliverance of Gardens|last=Agioi_anargyroi|date=2010-01-27|website=Full of Grace and Truth|access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref>


Saint Tryphon is relatively unknown in the greater Orthodox traditions, but achieved and maintained a good deal of popularity among Orthodox Christians in the Lapland Regions. His popularity is often attributed to his early blends of Orthodoxy and pagan practices.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Lenin, Religion, and Theology|last=Boer|first=R.|publisher=Springer|year=2013|isbn=1137323906|location=|pages=}}</ref>
Tryphon is relatively unknown in the greater Orthodox traditions, but achieved and maintained popularity among Orthodox Christians in the Lapland Regions. His popularity is often attributed to his [[Folk Orthodoxy|skillful blends of Orthodoxy and pagan practices]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Lenin, Religion, and Theology|last=Boer|first=R.|publisher=Springer|year=2013|isbn=978-1137323903}}</ref>
[[Image:Korovin-pechenega.JPG|thumb|200px|left|St. Triphon's Brook in [[Pechenga, Russia|Pechenga]] got its name from the Saint (1894 painting by [[Konstantin Korovin]]).]]
[[Image:Korovin-pechenega.JPG|thumb|200px|left|St. Triphon's Brook in [[Pechenga (urban-type settlement), Murmansk Oblast|Pechenga]] got its name from Tryphon (1894 painting by [[Konstantin Korovin]]).]]

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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Skolts]]
* [[Skolts]]

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Revision as of 03:45, 17 December 2023

For other saints named Tryphon, see Saint Tryphon (disambiguation).
Saint

Tryphon of Pechenga
Enlightener of the Sami
Born1495
Torzhok, Russia
Died1583 (aged 88)
Pechenga, Lapland
Venerated inRussian Orthodox Church[1]
Feast15 December
PatronageInvoked by Russian mariners

Tryphon of Pechenga (Russian: Преподобный Трифон Печенгский, Кольский; Finnish: Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen (Kuolalainen); Skolt Sami: Pââʹss Treeffan, 1495–1583) was a Russian monk and ascetic in the Eastern Orthodox Church on the Kola Peninsula and in Lapland in the 16th century. He is considered to be the founder of the Pechenga Monastery and "Enlightener of the Sami".[2]

Life and missionary work

Baptized with the name Mitrofan, he was the son of a priest from the Novgorod region.[2] Trained as a military engineer,[1] he felt that he was called by God to proclaim the Gospels to the Sámi.[3] Though he was met with hostility from the pagans, he was effective in convincing many of them to convert to Christianity. His effectiveness is attributed to the fact that he took the time to study their beliefs and languages.[3]

With permission from Archbishop Macarius of Novgorod to found a Church of the Annunciation up north, Mitrofan was tonsured a monk with the religious name Tryphon and ordained a hieromonk.[4] After his ordination and tonsure, Tryphon became the leader of the Holy Trinity Monastery on the banks of the Pechenga River. He continued spreading the Gospel to the residents near the river.

Veneration

Tryphon died in 1583 at the age of 88[2] and is commemorated on December 15 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.[5] Russian seamen traditionally pray to Tryphon when they are in danger.[6]

Tryphon is relatively unknown in the greater Orthodox traditions, but achieved and maintained popularity among Orthodox Christians in the Lapland Regions. His popularity is often attributed to his skillful blends of Orthodoxy and pagan practices.[7]

St. Triphon's Brook in Pechenga got its name from Tryphon (1894 painting by Konstantin Korovin).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Garrett, Paul D., "Tryphon of Pechenga", Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions, (Gerald H. Anderson, ed.), Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1999, ISBN 9780802846808
  2. ^ a b c "Ortodoksi.net - Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen". www.ortodoksi.net. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  3. ^ a b "Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk)". oca.org. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. ^ "Saint Tryphon of Pechenga – Enlightener of Lapland". www.roca.org. Archived from the original on 2001-02-28. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  5. ^ "Orthodox Saints for December". www.abbamoses.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  6. ^ Agioi_anargyroi (2010-01-27). "Full of Grace and Truth: The Prayer to St. Tryphon for the Deliverance of Gardens". Full of Grace and Truth. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  7. ^ Boer, R. (2013). Lenin, Religion, and Theology. Springer. ISBN 978-1137323903.
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