An Ascetic Bishop: Stories, Sermons, and Prayers of St. Nephon
А son of а wealthy government official, St. Nephon was sent from Alexandria to Constantinople to further his studies. Having succumbed to the temptations of the great metropolis, he then pleased God with а life of deep repentance, ascetic struggles, watchfulness, and prayer. His fiery repentance cleansed his heart and he became а vessel of the Holy Spirit. He was then ordained bishop of the Church of Constantiana in Cyprus, where he distinguished himself as а shepherd of souls.
His life was generally unknown as it was only recorded in ancient Byzantine manuscripts treasured in the monasteries…
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