Hierarch · c. 270–348
Spyridon
Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus
New Calendar December 12 Old Calendar December 25
Why they are a saint
Spyridon was a shepherd-bishop of Tremithus in Cyprus; confessed the faith at Nicaea. His relics on Corfu are famous for wonders, including help with hearing and with the poor. The years given for this life are c. 270–348. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of ears / hearing, potters, Corfu, the poor, because he lived in poverty and cared for those in need.
Prayer
O holy Spyridon, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.
Do not confuse with Spyridon of Serbia; Spyridon of the Kiev Caves.