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Red String Bracelet THE MIRACLE OF SAINT SPYRIDON Size: 15 - 23 cm Materials: Sterling Silver (925 grade), Nylon String, 24K Gilding, Blackening Average weight: 2.4 or 2.8 grams Symbolism and application of the item These wristbands are very easy and comfortable to wear. They are dedicated to Saint Spyridon, the bishop of Trimithous who ...lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. He is a saint honored in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions. Spyridon was born in Askeia, Cyprus. He worked as a shepherd and was known for his great piety. He married and had one daughter, Irene. Upon the death of his wife, Spyridon entered a monastery, and their daughter, a convent. Spyridon eventually became Bishop of Trimythous, or Tremithous (today called Tremetousia), in the district of Larnaca. He reportedly converted a pagan philosopher to Christianity by using a potsherd to illustrate how one single entity (a piece of pottery) could be composed of three unique entities (fire, water, and clay); a metaphor for the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. He later fell into disfavor during the persecution of the emperor Maximinus but died peacefully in old age. When the Arabs took Cyprus, Spyridon's body was disinterred and taken to Constantinople. The relics were incorrupt and contained a sprig of basil, the "royal plant," both of which were taken as a sign of divine confirmation of his sanctity. Spyridon is the patron saint of potters (from the miracle of the potsherd, above) and of the island of Corfu where he is called "Αγιος Σπυρίδων ο πολιούχος", "Saint Spyridon, the Keeper of the City", for the miracle of expelling the plague (πανούκλη) from the island. It is believed by the faithful that the plague, on its way out of the island, scratched one of the fortification stones of the old citadel (Palaio Frourio) to indicate its fury for being expelled. This scratch is still shown to visitors. St. Spyridon is also believed to have saved the island at the second great siege of Corfu in 1716. His feast day is celebrated in the East on the Saturday before Great Lent (known as "Cheesefare Saturday") and December 12. For those Eastern Churches that follow the traditional Julian Calendar, December 12 falls on December 25 of the modern Gregorian Calendar. In the West, he is commemorated on December 14. But what miracle is connected with the saint's shoes? Well, according to the monks who take care of him, the saint's shoes wear out on a regular basis. It is said that this occurs as a sign of his travels on behalf of the faithful. St. Spyridon's shoes are a unique part of his story. Why should you buy this item?Need further information? If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to contact me, I'll be glad to answer them.
- St. Spyridon is also the patron saint of the Tolstoy family;
- He is one of the most beloved saints;
- He is loved because of the continuing miracles associated with his prayers. This wristband will remind you of the life of this wonderful person.
