St. Spyridon was a farmer and shepherd who was known for his great piety. When his wife died, he entered a monastery. Despite his lack of education, he was called to the Episcopate, and attended the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. Where he was a vocal opponent of Arius. St. Spyridon is known to this day as a miracle worker and protector of the island of Corfu. His relics, which remain incorrupt, are taken on procession there every year. Each year they replace his shoes because they discover that he has worn holes in the bottom of his shoes.
Troparion – Tone 1
You were revealed as a champion of the First Council
and a wonderworker, our God-bearing father Spyridon.
You spoke to one dead in the grave
and transformed a serpent into gold.
While chanting your holy prayers
you had angels serving with you!
Kontakion – Tone 2
Wounded by the love of Christ,
all-holy one, your mind was given wings through the light of the Spirit,
you found work in active contemplation, God-pleasing Spyridon,
becoming a divine sacrifice,
and imploring divine illumination for all.
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