Archbishop
Saint Savinos was from Phoenicia and was born in the city of Lycia, where he was baptized and received the monastic tonsure from Saint Epiphanius. The inhabitants of Lycia wished to appoint him as their bishop, but the saint desired to renounce the world instead and withdraw into the desert together with Saint Epiphanius, embracing the monastic life.
He spent five years in seclusion, recording the life of Saint Epiphanius and describing his prayers and the miracles performed through him. When Saint Epiphanius later became bishop in Cyprus, he wished to ordain Saint Savinos to the priesthood, but Savinos at first refused. Eventually, Saint Epiphanius persuaded him to serve in the Church and remain close to his flock.
After the death of Saint Epiphanius, Saint Savinos succeeded him on the episcopal throne of Constantia. There, he performed many miracles, defended the Church against heresies, and lived a life of great piety.
Saint Savinos departed to the Lord around the middle of the fifth century.
