Bishop
From a young age, he was distinguished by his asceticism, chastity, and mercy, which led to his appointment as the Bishop of Polyvot. After receiving the highest authority and care for the people, he intensified his ascetic practices, adding new labors to the previous ones.
During his ministry, Emperor Leo the Isaurian began to blaspheme the holy icons. The venerable father condemned this impiety of the emperor and, by his confession of faith, preserved his flock from the heresy of iconoclasm.
In his time, the Saracens besieged the city of Amorium, but they were repelled with the help of God; all Christians who fell into captivity to the enemy were freed through the care of this holy man.
His body is still preserved incorrupt; on the day of Pentecost, it is taken out of the reliquary, clothed in episcopal vestments, and carried to the holy altar. It is then raised to a high place, where it remains, supported by two priests, during the Divine service. Through the prayers of the venerable one, many miracles are performed, especially the healing of the possessed and the sick.
