Tarasius of Lycaonia

Holy Righteous Tarasius of Lycaonia is commemorated by the Church on 22 March, in the new style. The time in which he lived is not known, and the synaxarion that preserves his memory gives no firm dates for his life.

According to tradition, Tarasius gave himself to the service of God from earliest childhood. Fasting, vigils, prayer and tears were the offering he brought to the Lord, and grace gave him the power to work wonders. Demons fled at his prayer, lepers were healed and the dead were raised, and everyone who came to him felt the presence of God.

He reposed in peace on the day he had foretold himself, greeting with joy the angels who had come for his soul.