Bishop
Saint Trifilius, Bishop of Leucas, was born in Constantinople and received his education in Verita. He was learned and eloquent, but chose Saint Spyridon as his mentor. Emperor Constantius II, gravely ill, turned to God and saw in a dream an Angel who pointed to the saints through whom he could be healed. Saint Spyridon and Trifilius came to the emperor, and after prayer, he was healed. Trifilius was amazed by the splendor of the court, to which Saint Spyridon remarked that all kings will stand before God's judgment. Soon, Trifilius was appointed bishop of Leucas in Cyprus and often visited Saint Spyridon. One day, while passing through a beautiful area, he thought of acquiring land, to which Saint Spyridon warned him about the necessity of seeking eternal goods. Trifilius had a merciful soul and virtues. At the Council of Bishops, he delivered a sermon, but using the word 'bed' instead of 'couch' caused confusion for Saint Spyridon, which taught him a lesson in humility. Saint Trifilius wisely shepherded his flock and built a monastery in Leucas. He passed away in deep old age around the year 370. In the early 12th century, the relics of the saint were seen in Cyprus by the Russian pilgrim, Igumen Daniel.
