Saint Spyridon
17 Saint Spyridon
December 12
St. Spyridon was born in Cyprus about the end of
the third century of a wealthy pastoral family. He
spent his youth mainly by educating himself and
helping his father in his pastoral duties. By nature,
he was mild, compassionate. optimistic, and brave.
After entering adulthood, he married a devout
young lady and acquired children who were raised
"in the teachings and warning of the Lord." His
wife, however, died at a young age and from then on
he dedicated his life to the service of the Lord.
St. Spyridon was ordained priest and later bishop
of the Trimython Diocese of Cyprus. As bishop, he
was distinguished for his love for his spiritual flock,
for his struggle in the name of Orthodoxy, for his
warm faith in God, and the simplicity and holiness of
his life.
he showed his love toward his flock with chari -
table acts and with frequent journeys to all parts of
his diocese on foot.
He participated in the First Ecumenical Synod,
where according to tradition, with the three com -
ponents of brick - fire, water and earth - he
indicated the three hypostases of the Divinity.
With his warm faith and his holiness he became
famous as a miracle worker. Many are the miracles
which are attributed to him, among them being the
resurrection of a little girl.
After his death, St. Spyridon's body remained
whole. It was removed from his native land to
Constantinople and later to the Greek island Corfu
where is lies intact even today.
~ YOU NEVER KNOW ~
You never know when someone
may catch a dream from you.
You never know when a little word,
or something you may do
May open up a window
of the mind that seeks the light,
The way you live may not matter at all...
but you never know - it might.
And just in case it could be
that another's life through you,
Might possibly change for the better
with a broader brighter view.
It seems it might be worth a try
at pointing the way to the right,
Of course, it may not matter at all,
but then again it might.