Sophronius of Cyprus

Holy Hierarch Sophronius of Cyprus was a bishop, then archbishop, of Cyprus in the sixth century, and a wonderworker.

He was the son of Christian and wise parents who lived on the island of Cyprus. He received a good education, but devoted himself above all to the writings of the Holy Fathers, meditating day and night on the Law of God, and ordered his life by the commandments of the Lord. He advanced so far in piety and good works that he received from the Lord the gift of working wonders and performed many miracles. After the death of the bishop of the church of Cyprus, Saint Damian, he was elected by the synod and by all the people and set in his place. Seated on the episcopal throne and taking charge of his own church, he showed himself a true father of his flock: he interceded for widows and the poor, helped orphans and the helpless, and defended the oppressed and wronged. So he lived, and, pleasing God, fell asleep in peace.

He is commemorated on 22 December, in the new style.