Saint Spyridon
3rd and 4th-century Cypriot saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Spiridion" redirects here. For the genus of annelid, see Spiridion (annelid). For the novel, see George Sand.
Spyridon (Greek: Ἅγιος Σπυρίδων; c. 270 – 348) is a saint honoured in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions.
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Spyridon | |
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Wonderworker (Ὁ Θαυματουργός) | |
Born | c. 270 Asha, Cyprus, Roman Empire |
Died | 348 Trimythous, Cyprus |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Anglican Communion |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | Corfu |
Feast | East: December 12 West: December 14 |
Attributes | Gospel Book, potsherd, sprig of basil, shepherd's hat, nugget of gold, snake, jewelry, goat, golden sword, torch |
Patronage | Craftsmen, healers, farmers, Corfu, Piraeus, Cyprus |
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