The parents of St. Paul had sufficient means and from a young age taught their son the Holy Scriptures. Upon reaching adulthood, he left the worldly life and entered a monastic community, where he accepted the Angelic order and attained spiritual perfection, becoming a source of virtues and gifts. One day, while boiling tar, he uncovered his hand and kneaded the boiling tar, yet his hand remained unharmed, which astonished the brethren.
The abbot of the monastery, along with the brethren, prayed for guidance regarding Paul. In response to their prayers, the brethren were taken in a dream to paradise, where Paul appeared to them, explaining that this place was for them and offering to take from there whatever they wished. After this, he went to Jerusalem and then to the island of Cyprus, where he lived in solitude for many years. The news of his holy life spread, and he, having withdrawn from there, settled in the Byzantine territories.
Living a God-pleasing life, he was granted to hear the voice of God calling him to ascend the mountain and die. By God's command, he ascended Mount Parigoria and there rested in the Lord.
Obedient - a title given to St. Paul for his deep humility and complete renunciation of his will.
