богоносни отче наш Спиридоне.
и змията в злато си превърнал;
и когато си пеел светите молитви,
ангели са служели с тебе, пресвещени.
Слава на Дарилия ти сила,
слава на Увенчалия те,
слава на Даващия чрез тебе
изцеления на всички!
[The Miracle of St. Spyridon at the Cathedral Church in Karistos, Greece, 1930]
Here's what the old woman Zinovia told:
“It was Christ’s Nativity by the new calendar. Then I still had not gone over to the Old-calendarists. I came to the Vespers service at the “St. Nicholas” church. It was full of people. I stood on the left side, near one of the church columns. On this column, just above me there hung an icon of Saint Spyridon, a gift by [Mr.] Anthonius Lumidis of Piraeus. The icon was decorated with a flower that had remained from the Saint’s feast by the new calendar.
When the priest who liturgized – Father Silas – after the small entrance began to incense and to sing the Troparion for Christmas: “Thy Nativity, O Christ our God...”, the icon of St. Spyridon suddenly began to bang so hard onto the column that the flower fell off it. Seeing that sign, the folks were petrified with horror. The priest and the singers stopped singing. Then one of the multitude shouted out: “Today is the feast of St. Spyridon by the old calendar. Sing his troparion!”
The singers and the priests went “dumb”. Immediately all the faithful began singing in one voice: “At the first ecumenical Council you showed to be a fighter and wonder-worker, [you,] God-bearing Spyridon, father of ours ... [«Собора перваго показался еси поборник и чудотворец, Богоносни Спиридоне, отче наш...»” (Troparion of the Saint). And while still singing the troparion of the saint his icon began little by little to “sooth down” and finally it altogether stopped hitting the column.”
The next day the “Karestini” newspaper promulgated this wonderful event. All residents of Karistos and its environs were talking about the miracle and acknowledged the rightness of the old-calendar movement.
Later, on December 29 the “Karestini” newspaper wrote: “... On the next day the icon disappeared from its place. Many believe that it was taken out deliberately so that further the issue of the calendar would be raised no more; and the faithful promptly began to speak about it and many went over to the Old-calendarists. And so the public in Karistos was filled with justified resentment and thoughts that someone was maliciously making fun of the religious feelings and the holy icons, as to date the icon has not been returned to its place despite the insistence by all people.”
(“Ta Patria”, v.VII, 1988, p. 132-133)
Translation from Serbian. From “Православно слово” [“Orthodox Word”]: Our heartful gratitude goes to the Serbian Orthodox site «Библиотека Свети Наум» [St. Naum Library] for making this text available.
© 2001-2005. “Православно слово” [“Orthodox Word”].
Troparion to Saint Spyridon, bishop of Trimythus
Thou wast the Champion of the First Synod and [thou appeared] a wonderworker, / O God-bearing Spyridon, our father. / Thou didst speak to one dead in the grave, / and transformed a serpent into gold, / and while thou wast chanting the holy prayers / the Angels were serving with thee. / Glory to Him Who hast glorified thee gave, / glory to Him Who hast crowned thee, / glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.
Akathist to St Spyridon
Akathist hymn to the holy hierarch & wonderworker Spyridon, bishop of Tremithus
December 30, 2016 (by) akathisttostspyridon
Kontakion 1
O holy hierarch and wonderworker Spyridon, who hast been glorified by the Lord! Celebrating now thy most honoured memory, with tenderness we cry out to thee, as one who art able greatly to assist us with Christ Who hath glorified thee: From all misfortunes and evil deliver us, that we may cry out to thee in thanksgiving: Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Ikos 1
Adorned from thy youth with all the virtues, and emulating the angels of Christ in thy life, O holy hierarch Spyridon, thou didst truly show thyself to be His friend. And beholding thee, the heavenly man and earthly angel, we cry out to thee with tenderness:
Rejoice, mind contemplating the mysteries of the All-holy Trinity;
Rejoice, thou who hast been enriched by the all-radiant splendour of the Spirit!
Rejoice, beacon of great brilliance;
Rejoice, thou who didst enlighten thy mind with dispassion!
Rejoice, thou who didst love true simplicity and serenity from childhood;
Rejoice, adornment of chastity!
Rejoice, inexhaustible torrent of love;
Rejoice, for thou didst emulate the hospitality of Abraham!
Rejoice, for in an abundance of love thou didst open the doors of thy house to all;
Rejoice, intercessor for the poor!
Rejoice, thou before whom men offer reverence;
Rejoice, for thou art the abode of the All-holy Spirit!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontakion 2
Beholding thine incorrupt relics, from which abundant healings flow, the island of Cyprus and all Christian lands rejoice, O holy hierarch; and, honouring thee as a fountain overflowing with grace sent down upon us from on high, we cry out to the ultimate Bestower of the good things of heaven and earth: Alleluia!
Ikos 2
Possessing divine understanding, while yet a shepherd of dumb sheep thou wast chosen to be the shepherd of the reason-endowed sheep by the providence of Christ the Chief Shepherd. And, understanding thee to be a good shepherd who showest untiring care for thy flock, the faithful cried out:
Rejoice, O high priest of God Most High, who received divine grace in abundance at thy consecration;
Rejoice, most luminous lamp, burning and shedding light!
Rejoice, faithful husbandman in the garden of Christ;
Rejoice, shepherd who nurtured thy flock on the meadow of faith and piety!
Rejoice, thou who hast illumined the world with the rays of thy virtues;
Rejoice, thou who offered the divine sacrifice at the throne of Christ!
Rejoice, hierarch adorned with the understanding of Orthodoxy;
Rejoice, thou who art full of the teaching of the apostles, giving drink to the faithful with the streams of the doctrine of salvation!
Rejoice, for thou didst shed light upon the wise;
Rejoice, for thou didst make new the hearts of the simple!
Rejoice, glory of the Orthodox and unshakeable foundation of the Church;
Rejoice, adornment of the Faith, glory and boast of reverent priests!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 3
Thou wast shown to be divinely wise by the power of the Most High which overshadowed thee, O holy hierarch Spyridon; and, grasping a tile in thy hand, thou didst manifestly demonstrate to all the Trinity of Persons in the Godhead. Wherefore, the philosophers of false knowledge assembled at the Council were stricken with awe, but the faithful glorified our unfathomable God Who made thee wise unto salvation, crying out to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 3
All the Fathers of the Council, considering thee to be a simple man, unskilled in book learning, begged thee, O father Spyridon, not to enter in debate with the rhetor whom they thought to be wise. Yet, aflame with zeal for God, O holy hierarch, and believing that the preaching of Christ lieth not in the persuasive words of human wisdom, but in the manifestation of the Spirit and of power, thou didst most wisely reprove and admonish him, and didst guide him to the way of truth. And seeing this wonder, all cried out:
Rejoice, light of Orthodox wisdom;
Rejoice, for thou didst put to shame the disputers who were said to be wise!
Rejoice, abundant wellspring of grace;
Rejoice, unshakable tower holding fast those who are in the Faith!
Rejoice, thou who dost cast most pernicious heresy into darkness;
Rejoice, thou by whom foolishness was trampled underfoot!
Rejoice, for in thy hands the dust of the earth proclaimed the Holy Trinity;
Rejoice, for from the tile thou didst bring forth fire and water to confirm the dogma of the Holy Trinity!
Rejoice, for thou didst enlighten the people to glorify the Word Who is truly of one Essence with the all-unoriginate Father;
Rejoice, for thou didst crush the serpent’s head of the pernicious heresy of Arius!
Rejoice, for by thee was enmity slain;
Rejoice, thou who didst convert to the true Faith the unbelieving wise man who disputed with thee!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 4
Leading thy life in poverty and want, thou wast a nurturer and helper of the poor and unfortunate; thou didst transform a serpent into gold in thy love, and didst give it to one who asked thine aid. And marvelling at this miracle, we cry out to God in thanksgiving: Alleluia!
Ikos 4
It hath been heard by all and in every place, that the holy hierarch Spyridon is a habitation of the Holy Trinity; for God the Father, God the Word, and God the Holy Spirit dwelt within him. Wherefore, by word and deed thou hast preached the true incarnate God to all Christians, who cry out:
Rejoice, initiate of the mysteries of the words of God;
Rejoice, thou who hast made clear God’s blueprint for the salvation of the world!
Rejoice, for thou didst teach us not to test that which transcendeth the knowledge and wisdom of man;
Rejoice, thou who didst show forth the unfathomable power of God which worketh within thee!
Rejoice, for through thy mouth God Himself spake;
Rejoice, for all heeded thee, to their delight!
Rejoice, thou who didst drive away the gloom of idolatry;
Rejoice, for thou didst lead many to the true Faith!
Rejoice, for thou didst crush the heads of invisible serpents;
Rejoice, for through thee is the Christian Faith glorified!
Rejoice, for thou dost splendidly illumine all who call thee blessed;
Rejoice, champion of the Christian Faith and Orthodoxy!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 5
Thou wast full of the divine Spirit, O holy hierarch Spyridon, because of thy virtuous life; for thou wast meek, merciful, pure of heart, patient, not mindful of the evils done thee, and hospitable. Wherefore, the Creator hath shown thee to be most glorious in miracles; and, glorifying God Who hath glorified thee, we cry out to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 5
We see Spyridon, the great wonderworker, as an equal of the angels. For once the land was stricken with drought and suffered greatly from the lack of water; and there was famine and contagion, and a multitude of men perished. But by the supplications of the holy hierarch rain fell from heaven upon the earth, and the people, delivered from this misfortune, cried out in gratitude:
Rejoice, thou who didst emulate the great Prophet Elijah;
Rejoice, for in due season thou didst bring down rain, dispelling famine and affliction!
Rejoice, for again by thy supplications thou didst close the sky up again;
Rejoice, for thou didst punish the pitiless merchant with the deprivation of his possessions!
Rejoice, for thou didst give food in abundance unto those who asked;
Rejoice, for thou didst move God to loving compassion for the people!
Rejoice, thou who takest away the weakness of the infirm;
Rejoice, helper of men, full of the grace of God!
Rejoice, thou who grantest health to the sick;
Rejoice, thou before whom the demons tremble!
Rejoice, wellspring of countless miracles;
Rejoice, fountain gushing forth the grace of God!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 6
The veil of the Old Testament tabernacle covered the ark, the manna and the tablets of the law in the Holy of Holies. And thy temple, O holy hierarch Spyridon, hath thy shrine as its ark, thy holy relics as manna, and thy heart as tablets of divine grace, whereon we see graven the hymn: Alleluia!
Ikos 6
Once, because iniquity had increased, the Lord punished the people of Cyprus. causing their land to become barren. When a farmer known to the holy Spyridon came, begging help, the saint gave him gold. But when the misfortune had passed, and that farmer returned the gold to the saint, – O, the wonder! – the gold turned into a serpent! Glorifying God, Who is wondrous in His saints, let us cry out:
Rejoice, for thou didst emulate Moses, who miraculously transformed his staff into a snake;
Rejoice, loving pastor, who deliverest the reason-endowed sheep of thy flock from misfortunes!
Rejoice, thou who dost abundantly enrich all with every good thing;
Rejoice, thou who, like Elijah, didst feed the poor!
Rejoice, thou who movest the pitiless to mercy;
Rejoice, example of love for men living in the world to emulate!
Rejoice, consolation of both believers and the unbelieving amid tribulations;
Rejoice, tree of goodly foliage, overshadowing our city and land!
Rejoice, glory and boast of Kerkyra;
Rejoice, thou who, by the grace of God, hast dominion over wet and dry weather, heat and cold!
Rejoice, thou who didst alter the laws of earth by thy prayer;
Rejoice, thou who didst foresee things to come as though they were in the present!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 7
Thou wast shown to be a mediator for all before the Lord, O holy hierarch Spyridon. Wherefore, we flee beneath thy shelter, seeking salvation; for we all have thee as our helper amid all necessity, during famine, deadly plague and all manner of misfortunes and trials. For this cause we cry out to God with thanksgiving: Alleluia!
Ikos 7
A new and magnificent wonder did we see, O father, when, going forth to deliver the man condemned to death though innocent, thou didst find a rushing torrent barring thy path; but thou didst command it to halt in the name of God Almighty, and didst cross the river with thy companions as though it were dry land. The fame of this miracle spread far and wide, and all glorified God, crying out to thee:
Rejoice, thou who didst cross the river, as once Joshua, son of Nun, crossed Jordan
Rejoice, thou who didst tame the rushing of the river by thy voice alone
Rejoice, for, moved by compassion, thou didst undertake a difficult journey
Rejoice, for thou didst expose the slander and deliver the innocent man from the bonds of imprisonment and a violent death
Rejoice, good fellow labourer in the Godly life
Rejoice, defender of those unjustly oppressed
Rejoice, thou who didst alter the laws of the nature of water
Rejoice, for thou didst admonish the judge and save the innocent from execution
Rejoice, true correction of souls
Rejoice, wondrous power which restrained the torrent
Rejoice, thou who dost make sweet the hearts of those who have recourse unto thee
Rejoice, emulator of Abraham’s love for man
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 8
A stranger and sojourner wast thou on earth, as are all men. Yet from thy mother’s womb the Omniscient One showed thee forth to be a great favourite and wonderworker, O holy hierarch Spyridon; for thou expellest demons, healest every illness and wound, and perceivest the thoughts of men. Wherefore, thou art shown to be wondrous among the saints. And sending up supplication to God, the Benefactor of all, we cry out to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 8
The whole world was seized with great awe when it heard that death giveth up the dead from the tombs at the sound of thy voice; and it cried out:
Rejoice, thou who recalled to life thine own dead daughter, to allow her to reveal the location of the treasure that the widow has entrusted to her
Rejoice, thou who didst console the grieving widow who had given gold into thine daughter’s care
Rejoice, thou who didst restore the dead boy to life
Rejoice, thou who didst revive his mother, who had died suddenly in her joy
Rejoice, for thou didst emulate Elijah, who by his supplications returned to life the son of the woman of Zarepath
Rejoice, for thou didst also emulate Elisha, who roused a boy from death
Rejoice, pastor who truly loved men
Rejoice, thou who, in the name of God, didst absolve the sins of the harlot who washed thy feet with her tears
Rejoice, thou who didst acquire the holy zeal of the pre-eminent apostle
Rejoice, for, at thy word, the unrepentant sinful woman died in her grievous sins
Rejoice, thou who in thine entreaties didst ask that the land yield abundant fruit
Rejoice, firm assurance of the resurrection of men
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 9
Thou wast illumined with the radiance of the divine Spirit, O Spyridon, for thou didst possess the spirit of wisdom, since, by thy wise words, thou didst show the mindless ones to be foolish in the midst of the Fathers didst confirm the Faith. Thou didst also possess the spirit of understanding, in that thou didst enlighten the minds of the benighted, and didst likewise have the spirit of the fear of God, for thou didst continually purify thy soul with God-pleasing works. Wherefore, standing before the throne of the Most High, with the assembly of the angels thou dost chant unto Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 9
Receiving from the Lord Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, the staff of a shepherd of reason-endowed sheep, O holy Spyridon thou did not alter thy manner of life. Unacquisitive, meek, bearing all things for the sake of love, thou were not ashamed to care also for thine flock of dumb sheep. All of these things move us to glorify God and cry out to thee:
Rejoice, thou who disdained the glory of this world as vain;
Rejoice, thou who hast acquired great reward in the heavens!
Rejoice, thou who didst consider the beautiful things of this word to be as dung;
Rejoice, vessel of the good things of heaven!
Rejoice, most holy pasture of the inhabitants of Cyprus;
Rejoice, for, for thy sake, God bound with invisible bonds those who attempted to steal thy sheep!
Rejoice, thou who didst give fatherly admonition to the thieves;
Rejoice, thou who, in thy lovingkindness, didst make a present of a ewe-lamb to them after they had spent a night without sleep!
Rejoice, thou who didst, by the disobedience of the goat, reprove the merchant who consciously concealed the full payment for thereof
Rejoice, thou who didst bring to repentance the man who hid thy silver coins!
Rejoice, for thou didst cure him of the passion of love of gain by thine exhortation!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 10
O holy hierarch Spyridon, who savest the souls of the flock entrusted to thee by God, by the providence of God thou wast called to show forth thine own glory, and all the moreso the glory of the true God, even in other lands, that the name of God may be glorified everywhere by those who cry: Alleluia!
Ikos 10
The holy Spyridon, the speedy helper and aid amid every necessity and sorrow, travelled to the city of Antioch with the other pastors, where the Emperor Constantius was held fast by sickness. The holy hierarch touched his head and restored his health; and we, marvelling at this miracle, cry out to thee:
Rejoice, thou whom an angel revealed in a dream to the emperor as a healer
Rejoice, thou who, in thine old age, didst undertake a difficult journey for the sake of the love of God
Rejoice, thou who, following the Saviour’s commandment, didst turn thine other cheek to the servant of the emperor who struck thee
Rejoice, pillar of humility
Rejoice, thou who by thy supplications healed the emperor who besought thee with tears
Rejoice, for by thine own meekness thou didst admonish the servant and change his unmerciful character
Rejoice, for thou didst teach the emperor piety and loving kindness
Rejoice, for, despising the treasures of earth, thou didst not accept the emperor’s gold
Rejoice, for thou didst turn thine own disciple, Tryphillius, away from passion for earthly goods and didst make of him a vessel of the grace of God
Rejoice, for at thine arrival in Alexandria the idols toppled
Rejoice, thou to whom even the demons submit
Rejoice, for thou didst convert many from idolatry
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 11
Angelic chanting was audible when thou didst offer up thine evening prayers in church, O holy hierarch Spyridon, yet there was none serving with thee. And the inhabitants of the city, hearing this marvellous chanting, entered the church and, seeing no one, chanted with the heavenly hosts: Alleluia!
Ikos 11
Thou wast a radiant sun for the world and a conversor with angels on earth, O holy hierarch Spyridon. Surrendering thy soul into the hands of God, thou didst depart for the mansions of heaven, where thou prayest for the world before the throne of the Master. And we who live on earth cry out to thee:
Rejoice, for, while yet alive, thou didst serve with the angels
Rejoice, thou who didst listen to the hymnody of the archangels
Rejoice, visible image of our transfiguration
Rejoice, for, when there was not enough oil in church, God filled the lamps with an abundance thereof for thy sake
Rejoice, lamp of divine radiance
Rejoice, vessel of the grace of God, which, like oil, filleth thy soul to overflowing
Rejoice, wellspring which can never dry up, who ever pourest forth torrents of grace upon all
Rejoice, thou at whom even the angels are amazed
Rejoice, thou who chastised the disobedience of the deacon in church
Rejoice, thou who deprived of voice and speech one who was enamored of his own voice
Rejoice, for, during the burning heat, a dew which suddenly descended from on high cooled thy sacred head
Rejoice, thou who didst foresee the approach of thy repose in this sign
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 12
The protection and refuge of all the faithful during thy lifetime, O holy hierarch, thou hast not left us orphans since thy repose; for God, abrogating the laws of nature, hath preserved thy holy relics incorrupt for the strengthening of the Orthodox Faith and piety, and as a token of immortality. And glorifying Him, we cry out: Alleluia!
Ikos 12
We hymn thee, O holy hierarch of God, for thou has astonished the world with the miracles which flow from thy holy relics. For all who approach them and kiss them with faith receive the goodly things for which they ask. And glorifying God Who hath given thee strength, hath crowned thee with the wreath of incorruption, and worketh through thee, we cry out to thee:
Rejoice, thou who in time of famine didst appear to the ship-captains and didst command them to supply the people with food
Rejoice, thou who gavest sight to the blind who approached thy holy relics with faith
Rejoice, thou who healed the youth of his incurable ailment
Rejoice, thou who didst drive the demon from a woman, making her well
Rejoice, chosen general of Kerkyra
Rejoice, for thou expelled the horde of muslim infidels and didst sink their ships in the deep
Rejoice, thou whom they beheld surrounded by a crowd of angels, holding a sword in thy right hand, and who caused the enemy to tremble
Rejoice, thou who didst prevent the governor from building a church for himself in which to have mass celebrated with unleavened bread
Rejoice, thou who didst bring upon the Venetian governor a cruel death
Rejoice, thou who by lightning didst cause his portrait to burn in his palace in Venice
Rejoice, thou who hast put to shame the apostasy and false teaching of the West
Rejoice, thou who hast confirmed for men that only the Orthodox Faith is true and leads to salvation
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontaktion 13
Accepting this our entreaty, O all-wondrous holy hierarch of Christ, father Spyridon, deliver us from all tribulations and assaults, strengthen the hierarchy of our Church against all heresies and schisms, grant us remission of our transgressions, and rescue from everlasting death all who for thy sake cry out to God: Alleluia!
The above Kontaktion is said three times, then continue with the below:
Ikos 1
Adorned from thy youth with all the virtues, and emulating the angels of Christ in thy life, O holy hierarch Spyridon, thou didst truly show thyself to be His friend. And beholding thee, the heavenly man and earthly angel, we cry out to thee with tenderness:
Rejoice, mind contemplating the mysteries of the All-holy Trinity;
Rejoice, thou who hast been enriched by the all-radiant splendour of the Spirit!
Rejoice, beacon of great brilliance;
Rejoice, thou who didst enlighten thy mind with dispassion!
Rejoice, thou who didst love true simplicity and serenity from childhood;
Rejoice, adornment of chastity!
Rejoice, inexhaustible torrent of love;
Rejoice, for thou didst emulate the hospitality of Abraham!
Rejoice, for in an abundance of love thou didst open the doors of thy house to all;
Rejoice, intercessor for the poor!
Rejoice, thou before whom men offer reverence;
Rejoice, for thou art the abode of the All-holy Spirit!
Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Kontakion 1
O holy hierarch and wonderworker Spyridon, who hast been glorified by the Lord! Celebrating now thy most honoured memory, with tenderness we cry out to thee, as one who art able greatly to assist us with Christ Who hath glorified thee: From all misfortunes and evil deliver us, that we may cry out to thee in thanksgiving: Rejoice, O Spyridon, most miraculous wonderworker!
Prayer
O all-blessed and holy hierarch Spyridon, thou great favourite of Christ and most glorious wonderworker! Standing in heaven with the choirs of angels before the throne of God, look down with merciful gaze upon the people who stand here before thee and beseech thy mighty aid. Entreat the compassion of God Who loveth mankind, that He judge us not according to our iniquities, but that He deal with us according to His mercy. Ask for us of Christ our God a peaceful and undisturbed life, health of soul and body, bounty from the earth and abundance and prosperity in all things; and that we turn not the good things given us by our compassionate God to evil, but rather to His glory and the glorification of thine aid. Deliver all who approach God with unwavering faith from all retribution and from the assaults of the demons. Be thou a comforter for the grieving, a physician for the afflicted, a helper amid temptations, a shelter for the naked, an aid to the widowed, a defender of the orphaned, a nourisher of infants, a strengthener of the aged, a guide to travellers; and beg thou for all who are in need of thy mighty help all things which conduce to salvation, that, guided and protected by thy prayers, we may attain unto everlasting rest and with thee may glorify God Who is worshiped in the Holy Trinity: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen
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Prayers to St. Spyridon, Wonderworker
Saint Spyridon is an invaluable helper in business and financial problems, he helps to find a job, earn money, solve legal problems, as well as everything related to money matters, real estate and many other things. The saint is one of the most beloved saints. In Corfu they say that when they change the vestments of the relics of Saint Spyridon, the slippers on his feet are worn out - this is a sign that after his death he walks the earth to help all those who are grieving and praying to God for help.
Prayer to St. Spyridon of Trimythus, Dec 12
O most blessed hierarch Spyridon, thou great Saint of Christ and glorious wonder-worker!
Standing in heaven before the throne of God with choirs of Angels, look down with a compassionate eye upon the people gathered here (names may be added) and asking thy powerful help.
Entreat the merciful kindness of God Who loveth mankind, that He judge us not according to our iniquities, but rather act towards us according to His mercy.
Ask for us of Christ our God, a peaceful and serene life, health of soul and body, a fruitful earth, and in all things abundance and prosperity; that we turn not unto evil the good things bestowed upon us by our generous God, but rather unto His glory and the praise of thine intercession.
Deliver us, who with unswerving faith approach God, from all ills, whether spiritual or physical; from all discouragements and diabolical snares.
Be a consoler unto those in sorrow, a healer of the infirm, a helper of those in troubles, a coverer of the naked, a defender of widows, a protector of orphans, a nourisher of infants, a strengthener of the aged, a guide unto travellers, a compass to those that sail, and pray for all that seek thy mighty intercession, that they may receive all that is profitable unto their salvation: so that, taught and kept by thy prayers, we may attain eternal rest and together with thee glorify God, Who is One in the Holy Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Provided by Fr John Shaw, via email
Prayer One
Oh, Blessed St. Spyridon!
Beg the favor of the Man-loving God to not judge us according to our iniquities but together with us to work according to His mercy.
Beg for us, servants of God (the names), from Christ and the Lord, peaceful and calm life and health – in soul and body, for us.
Deliver us from all troubles, whether spiritual or physical, and from all discouragements and diabolical snares.
Keep mentioning us before the Throne of the Almighty and beg the Lord to grant forgiveness for our many sins, to grant us a sheltered [safe] and peaceful living, that that our life end be peaceful and dignified and to grant us the future of eternal bliss, so we may constantly spread the glory of and give thanks to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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This prayer is to be read every day (or every night) until your issue is resolved.
Prayer Two
Our God-bearing father Spyridon, wonderful saint of the universe and cohabitant of the angels, today the whole church bows before you and asks for your intercession before God. You have experienced the joys and burdens of family cares, your whole life has passed in work, vigil and prayer. The grace of God, which turns weak men into great miracle workers and preachers, poured out abundantly upon you. God took you an ordinary shepherd and farmer and made you a shepherd of Christians. For God makes His home of a soul that abounds in virtues, and shines through it like a lamp that is placed on high to shine on all. You, good Shepherd, were meek like David, pure in heart like Jacob, hospitable like Abraham and man-lover like the Savior. That is why people have come to love you, and the Lord has endowed you with the power of the Holy Spirit to work miracles. Your prayer has been quick as lightning and your intercession - sure because God is with you.
Now you stand before God among the angels and all the righteous. We earnestly beseech you: protect these servants of God (the names), who look forward to your caressing paternal protection. Reach out your hand and feed our souls, keep our families from discord and misunderstandings, bless our daily chores and duties, grant health to our souls and bodies, guide us to grow in the virtues that you have built into your character so we may lead a quiet and sinless life under the cover of the Holy Consubstantial and Inseparable Trinity and together with all the saints glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen!
How to pray to St. Spyridon of Trimythus?
First Prayer to Saint Spyridon of Trimythus
O Great and wonderful saint of Christ and miracle worker Spyridon, Kerkira's praise, the whole universe is a bright, warm prayer book to God and a quick intercessor to all who come running to you and pray with faith! You gloriously expounded the Orthodox faith at the Council of Nicaea among the fathers, you showed the unity of the Holy Trinity with miraculous power, and you have completely shamed the heretics. Hear us, sinners, to the Holy Hierarch of Christ, praying to you, and by your strong intercession with the Lord, deliver us from all evil of the situation: from gladness, flood, fire and deadly ulcers. Thou didst save thy people from all these calamities in thy temporary life: thou hast saved thy country from the invasion of the Hagarians and from gladness, thou hast rescued the king from an incurable disease, and thou hast brought many sinners to repentance, thou hast gloriously raised the dead, for the holiness of thy life the Angels invisibly in the church you had singers and co-workers. With this we glorify you, your faithful servant, Lord Christ, for you understand all the secret human deeds given to you and expose the unrighteous living. You assiduously helped many of those living in poverty and inadequacy, you nourished the poor people abundantly during the gladness, and you have created many signs with the power of the living Spirit of God in you. Do not leave us, to the saint of Christ, remember us, your children, at the Throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he give many of our sins forgiveness, may grant us a comfortable and peaceful life; us, let us take out glory and thanksgiving to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer II to Saint Spyridon of Trimythus
O all-blessed Saint Spyridon, great servitor of Christ and glorious miracle worker! Stand in Heaven for the Throne of God with the face of an Angel, look with a merciful eye on the people coming here and asking for your strong help. Beg the benevolence of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquities, but may he do with us according to His mercy! Ask for us from Christ and our God a peaceful and serene life, mental and physical health, goodness of the earth and all abundance and prosperity in everything, and let us not turn the good that is given to us from the generous God, but to His glory and to the glorification of your intercession, not to evil. ! Deliver everyone, by faith that does not doubt God, who come from all mental and physical troubles. from all yearning and devil slander! Be a sad comforter, an ailing doctor, a helper in adversity, a naked patron, a patron for widows, a sane defender, a baby feeder, an old strengthener, a wandering guide, sailing helmsman, and seek all your strong help who demand everything, even to salvation, useful! As if by your prayers we instruct and observe, we will reach into eternal rest and glorify God together with you, in the Trinity of the Holy Glorious, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer III to Saint Spyridon of Trimythus
O blessed Saint Spyridon! Pray for the mercy of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquity, but may he do with us according to His mercy. Ask us, servants of God (names), from Christ and our God a peaceful and serene life, mental and physical health. Deliver us from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander. Remember us at the throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he grant many of our sins forgiveness, a comfortable and peaceful life, may grant us, the deaths of a shameful and peaceful life and eternal blessings in the future will vouch for us, may we ceaselessly send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever.
Akathist to St. Spyridon of Trimythus Kontakion 1
Akathist to Saint Spyridon, Kontakion I:
“Oh you, glorified by the Lord among the saint and miracle worker Spyridon! Now, your honorable memory is being celebrated, as you are much able to help us about Christ who glorified thee, with a tender cry we say unto you: save us from all ills and evils, and with thanksgiving we call you: Rejoice, Spirydon, wonderful miracle worker! "
Prayer of thanks to Saint Spyridon of Trimythus for help in business
There are many testimonies about the provision of help to the suffering from the Wonderworker Spyridon. Twice a year, the cancer with the relics of the Saint is opened in order to replace his worn-out shoes with new ones, for even after his death the Saint travels around the world and does not disregard the parishioners who turn to him for support.
In gratitude for the help, the following prayer should be offered:
“O all-blessed Saint Spyridon, great servitor of Christ and glorious miracle worker! Stand in heaven to the Throne of God with the face of an Angel, look with a merciful eye on the people (names) coming here and asking for your strong help. Pray for the blessing of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquity, but may he do with us according to His mercy!
Ask us from Christ and God our worldly and serene life, mental and physical health, earthly fruitfulness and in everything all abundance and prosperity, and let us not turn the good that is given to us from the generous servant of God, but to His glory and to your glorification. intercessions! Deliver everyone who comes to God without any doubt from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander!
Be a sad comforter, an ailing doctor, a helper in adversity, a naked patron, a patron for widows, a sane defender, a baby feeder, an old fortifier, a wandering guide, a sailing helmsman, and intercede to all, your strong help to those who demand, everything, even useful for salvation! As if by your prayers we instruct and observe, we will reach into eternal rest and glorify God together with you, in the Trinity of the Holy Glorious, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen."
Spyridon of Trimythus prayer for money, financial well-being and work text to read in Russian
Russian text of the prayer to Saint Spyridon:
“O blessed Saint Spyridon!
Remember us at the throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he grant us forgiveness of many of our sins, may he grant us a comfortable and peaceful life, but the end of a shameful and peaceful life and eternal blessings in the future will vouch for us, may we ceaselessly send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Spirit Holy, now and ever, and forever and ever.
Amen".
Those who ask should know that it is possible to turn to the Wonderworker in cases of real need.
Getting rid of debt and loans
Saint Spyridon of Trimythus is reputed by the Orthodox as the most effective assistant in the early repayment of loans and the payment of borrowed money. It is fitting to address the saint with the following words:
“O blessed Saint Spyridon!
Pray for the mercy of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquities, but may he do with us according to his mercy. Ask us, servants of God (names), from Christ and God our peaceful, serene life, mental and physical health. Deliver us from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander.
Remember us at the throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he grant us forgiveness of many of our sins, may he grant us a comfortable and peaceful life, but the end of a shameful and peaceful life and eternal blessings in the future will vouch for us, may we ceaselessly send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Spirit Holy, now and ever, and forever and ever.
Amen."
By the grace given by the Almighty, Saint Spyridon hears the prayers of those who ask him for help from all corners of the universe and does not ignore the requests of true believers in need.
Prayer to Spyridon of Trimythus about buying an apartment or other real estate
The miracle worker Spyridon of Trimythus among the laity is reputed to be an assistant in solving housing and other vital issues.
The secret prayer words about intercession before God, mental and physical health and a serene peaceful life in front of the icon of St. Spyridon should be read daily, until the issue is resolved. You should know that vain and not meeting real needs requests will be ignored.
Before the court
The tradition of praying for the intercession of the Saints, when an important matter lies ahead, has existed among the Orthodox from time immemorial.
On the eve of the trial, Spyridon of Trimythus is considered the most revered righteous man among believers. The image of the Wonderworker should be worshiped in the church, here you can also read a prayer to the Saint:
Hear us, sinners, to the Holy Hierarch of Christ, praying to you, and by your strong intercession with the Lord, deliver us from all evil of the situation: from gladness, flood, fire and deadly ulcers. Thou didst save thy people from all these calamities in thy temporary life: thou hast saved thy country from the invasion of the Hagarians and from gladness, thou hast rescued the king from an incurable disease, and thou hast brought many sinners to repentance, thou hast gloriously raised the dead, for the holiness of thy life the Angels invisibly in the church you had singers and co-workers.
With this we glorify you, your faithful servant, Lord Christ, for you understand all the secret human deeds given to you and expose the unrighteous living. You assiduously helped many of those living in poverty and inadequacy, you nourished the poor people abundantly during the gladness, and you have created many signs with the power of the living Spirit of God in you.
Do not leave us, to the saint of Christ, remember us, your children, at the Throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he give many of our sins forgiveness, may grant us a comfortable and peaceful life; us, let us take out glory and thanksgiving to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen."
About health
The godly deeds of Spyridon of Trimythus glorified this Saint [as early as] during his lifetime. This is one of the Miracle Workers, who was gifted with the ability not only to heal the weak, but also to resurrect people who have already died.
The relics of Saint Spyridon are now in Greece, on the island of Corfu, Kerkira, but you can ask for health in front of the face of the icons of the great Saint, available in local churches:
“O great and wonderful saint of Christ and miracle worker Spyridon, the praise of Kerkira, the whole universe is a bright lamp, a prayer book warm to God, and a quick intercessor to all who come running to you and pray with faith! You gloriously expounded the Orthodox faith at the Council of Nicaea among the fathers, you showed the Unity of the Holy Trinity with miraculous power, and you have shamed the heretics to the end.
You assiduously helped many, living in poverty and lack, you richly nourished the poor people during the gladness, and you have created many signs with the power of the living Spirit of God in you.
Do not leave us, to the saint of Christ, remember us, your children, at the Throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he give many of our sins forgiveness, may he grant us a comfortable and peaceful life, the deaths of a life that are not shameful and peaceful, and eternal blessings in the future. vouchsafe us, so that we give out glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. "
About buying and selling a car
It is customary for Orthodox Christians to turn to Spyridon of Trimythus with requests for help in solving household and financial issues. However, this must be done in cases that are really necessary and with sincere faith in the heart - only then your prayer will be heard and your plans will be fully realized.
Prayer text:
“O great and wonderful saint of Christ and miracle worker Spyridon, the praise of Kerkira, you are a bright lamp to the whole universe is, a prayer book warm to God, and a quick intercessor to all who come running to you and pray with faith! You gloriously expounded the Orthodox faith at the Council of Nicaea among the fathers, you showed the Unity of the Holy Trinity with miraculous power, and you have shamed the heretics to the end.
Hear us, sinners, you Holy Hierarch of Christ, praying to you and by your strong intercession with the Lord, deliver us from every evil of the situation: from gladness, flood, fire and deadly ulcers.
Thou didst save thy people from all these calamities in thy temporary life: thou hast saved thy country from the invasion of the Hagarians and from gladness, thou hast rescued the king from an incurable disease, and thou hast brought many sinners to repentance, thou hast gloriously resurrected the dead, for the holiness of thy life you had Angels singing and serving you invisibly in the church. We thus glorify you, you faithful servant of Christ the Lord, as you understand all the secret human deeds [which is] given to you and you expose unrighteous living.
Prayers to Saint Spyridon of Trimythus lead to material well-being, money and success in work.
Prayer for good luck and money to St. Spyridon of Trimythus
“O blessed Saint Spyridon!
Pray for the mercy of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquities, but may he do with us according to his mercy. Ask us, servants of God (names), from Christ and God our peaceful, serene life, mental and physical health. Deliver us from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander.
Remember us at the throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he grant us forgiveness of many of our sins, may he grant us a comfortable and peaceful life, but the end of a shameful and peaceful life and eternal blessings in the future will vouch for us, may we ceaselessly send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Spirit Holy, now and ever, and forever and ever.
Prayer for good luck and money to St. Spyridon of Trimythus
“O blessed Saint Spyridon!
Pray for the mercy of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquities, but may he do with us according to his mercy. Ask us, servants of God (names), from Christ and God our peaceful, serene life, mental and physical health. Deliver us from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander.
Remember us at the throne of the Almighty and pray to the Lord, may he grant us forgiveness of many of our sins, may he grant us a comfortable and peaceful life, but the end of a shameful and peaceful life and eternal blessings in the future will vouch for us, may we ceaselessly send glory and thanksgiving to the Father and the Son and the Spirit Holy, now and ever, and forever and ever.
Prayer for money and prosperity
Spyridon of Trimythus provided assistance to those in need who were experiencing material difficulties. Once a peasant came to the Saint for help, who could not buy grain to sow in the field. The saint prayed with him and ordered him to come the next day. When the peasant came again, Spyridon of Trimythus gave him a piece of gold on the condition that after the harvest was collected, the money would be returned. The year turned out to be very fertile, which already seemed a miracle, but when the farmer came to repay the debt, Spyridon of Trimythus, taking gold, read a prayer and a piece of metal turned into a snake.
For the sake of the poor peasant, the saint performed a miracle, transforming the animal into material value. And today the Saint works miracles for everyone who is in a difficult financial situation. To ask Spyridon for help, you need to read him a prayer:
“O all-blessed Saint Spyridon, great servitor of Christ and glorious miracle worker!
Stand in Heaven for the Throne of God with the face of an Angel, look with a merciful eye on the people coming here and asking for your strong help.
Ask us from Christ and our God a peaceful and serene life, mental and physical health, goodness of the earth and all abundance and prosperity in everything, and let us not turn the good that is given to us from the generous God, but to His glory and glorification of your intercession!
Yes, yes, we instruct and observe with your prayers, we will reach into eternal rest and glorify God together with you, in the Trinity of the Holy Glorious, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen"
Prayer for housing
The problem with housing in our time is quite common for the layman, but believers can always ask the Saints for help. Sometimes the housing issue becomes the main issue in our life, and when it becomes really scary, it is worth remembering the intercessor - Spyridon Trimythus.
O blessed Saint Spyridon!
Pray for the mercy of the Man-lover God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquities, but may he do with us according to his mercy. Ask us, servants of God (names), from Christ and God our peaceful, serene life, mental and physical health.
Deliver us from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander. Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to Spyridon of Trimythus
Who should you ask for help with money problems and to resolve the issue with housing? In Orthodoxy, it is customary to turn to the amazing saint - Spyridon of Trimythus. But what is the right way to ask the saint for intercession?
Saint Spyridon, nicknamed Trimythus, in Orthodoxy is one of the most revered saints by the people. He helps with daily problems, it is customary to pray for help in matters related to work, money and housing.
The future saint spent his life in Cyprus in the 3rd century AD. Spyridon, was an ordinary shepherd, but what is interesting even then helped those in need. Information has come down to our time about how the saint healed the sick. There are many records that Spyridon of Trimythus expelled demons from people, resurrecting them to ordinary life. There is also a legend that he helped the inconsolable mother by resurrecting the baby.
When turning to Spyridon of Trimythus, remember that you are asking for help, you should not sit idly by, no matter how sincere the prayer is. In any case, you must believe in yourself and your own strength.
The relics of the saint are in Cyprus, and every year the ministers of the temple change their robes to the saint, but surprisingly, the slippers are always worn out. As if Spyridon Trimythus still walks the earth and helps everyone in need. Every year, the shoes are cut into several pieces and sent around the world as a shrine to which one can venerate and ask for help.
Oh, blessed Saint Spyridon, great servitor of Christ and glorious miracle worker! Standing in heaven to the Throne of God with the faces of angels, look with a merciful eye on the people who are coming here (name) and asking for your strong help. Beg the mercy of the Humanitarian God, may he not condemn us according to our iniquity, but may he do with us according to His mercy! Ask for us from Christ and our God a peaceful and serene life, mental and physical health, goodness of the earth and all abundance and prosperity in everything, and let us not turn the good that is given to us from the generous God, but to His glory and to the glorification of your intercession, not to evil. ! Deliver everyone who comes to God with an unknowing faith, from all mental and physical troubles, from all yearning and devilish slander! Be a sad comforter, an ailing doctor, a helper in adversity, a naked patron, a defender for widows, a sane defender, a baby feeder, an old strengthener, a wandering guide, sailing helmsman, and make a request to all who demand your strong help, everything, even useful to salvation! As if by your prayers we instruct and observe, we will achieve eternal rest and glorify God together with you, in the Trinity of the Holy Glorious, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.
Orthodox prayer to St. Spyridon of Trimythus about work
Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky is a very revered ascetic throughout the Christian world. Many pilgrims from various countries constantly flock to his relics on the island of Corfu in Greece.
Believing Christians claim that they never remain without the help of the great saint of God, if they turn to him with sincere faith and heartfelt hope. He helps in a variety of life situations.
So, the prayer to Spiridon Trimifuntsky about work allowed many people to find their own business and feed their families.
Тропар на св. Спиридон
богоносни отче наш Спиридоне.
Затова и мъртвия от гроба си извикал
и змията в злато си превърнал;
и когато си пеел светите молитви,
ангели са служели с тебе, пресвещени.
Слава на Дарилия ти сила,
слава на Увенчалия те,
слава на Даващия чрез тебе
изцеления на всички!
Sermon on the feast of St.
Spyridon Tremithon
Wonderworker, great Saint of the 4th c. A.D.,
protector of the Corfu Island,
delivered by Bishop Photios of Triaditsa
at the "Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos",
Cathedral Church, Sofia, Sunday, 12/25 December 2011
