Bishop
Saint Therapon was a monk and bishop in Cyprus. During the persecutions against the Christians, he boldly confessed his faith and endured a martyr’s death. His relics were originally kept in Cyprus, where many miracles were performed. Later, when the Saracens threatened the island, the relics were transferred to Constantinople at the saint’s command. He appeared miraculously to a chanter and asked him to rescue them, so that they could be offered to the faithful as a spiritual inheritance.
During the journey to Constantinople, a fierce storm broke out. However, the saint's presence calmed the sea. Upon their arrival in the city, the relics were placed in a church built in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. They were later transferred to the church dedicated to Saint Therapon himself.
From that time on, the saint miraculously protected all who sought his intercession. People were freed from the demons that tormented them, relieved of incurable physical ailments, and healed of serious diseases. Such was the case of the Italian man who was delivered from the demons attacking him; of Anastasius, whose paralyzed hand was restored; and of George, the soldier who regained his sight. Other miracles included the healing of a girl born with fused legs and a woman cured of life-threatening cancer. Many more illnesses were healed through the holy myrrh that flowed from the sacred relics.
The prayers, grace, and blessing of Saint Therapon continue to protect and watch over the Christians who call upon his name to this day.
