The man of God and teacher, hailing from Aetolia, was the son of noble parents. In his youth, he began to learn grammar, then continued his studies at the Vatopedi Monastery school on Mount Athos, where he was tonsured a monk and ordained a hieromonk. With a strong desire to serve Christians, he began to preach the Gospel, receiving the blessing from his spiritual fathers.
He preached in Constantinople, Nafpaktos, Missolonghi, and other places, returning to Mount Athos. He then continued his preaching in Macedonia and the islands, where his teachings brought spiritual benefit and moral correction. In Cephalonia, he performed miracles, healing the sick and turning people to God.
Gathering the people for preaching, he erected crosses, which became places of miracles. In Zakynthos, his preaching was unsuccessful, and he returned to Cephalonia, and then to Albania, where he continued to teach Christians, establishing schools and encouraging virtuous living.
He rebuked vices and called for repentance, which aroused hatred from his enemies. Kurt Pasha, succumbing to slanders, ordered his arrest and execution. The saint, knowing of his fate, joyfully accepted his martyr's death, praying and blessing the people.
After his death, his relics were found incorrupt and miraculous. Christians continued to witness miracles occurring through his prayers. His life and martyrdom became an example for many, and he was recognized as a saint, leaving behind numerous miracles and healings.
