Lampadus of Irenopolis

Holy Hieromartyr Lampadus of Irenopolis was from Irenopolis in Isauria and lived in the tenth century. Even while in the world he shone with the Christian virtues: chastity, goodness, control of the tongue, patience, forbearance, gentleness and great love for the poor and suffering.

Later he struggled in asceticism, one of those ascetics who, by their holy life and the reputation of their virtue, are also profitable for the world. Many who came to his hermitage were led by Lampadus to the appropriate spiritual remedies and recovered their moral health, which the passions and pleasures of the flesh had shaken. The holy monk worked many miracles during his lifetime and after his repose. He is commemorated on 5 July (new style).