Tryphon of Vyatka

Tryphon of Vyatka (c. 1546–1612) was a Russian abbot and saint.

He was born in the region of Archangelsk.

He is known for evangelizing to the Ostyaks, and founded a monastery in Vyatka.

He was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903, his feast day is October 12.

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