Description
Saint Spiridon
Spyridon was born in Assia, in Cyprus. He worked as a shepherd and was known for his great piety.
He performed a great number of miracles which was the main reason why they considered him a saint even before his death.
Saint Spyridon also participated in the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325). Countering the theological arguments of Arius and his followers.
He also served as a Bishop of Trimythous, a district of Larnaca Cyprus, until he died on December 12, 348 A.D. He is commemorated by the church on December 12.
Byzantine Hagiography Silk screen
Produced with the greatest possible fidelity to the original ,on canvas and wood with a gold background.
