Venerable Stylianos

Life

Stylianos was a Paphlagonian, a compatriot and contemporary of Saint Alypius. He had surpassing love toward the Lord Jesus, and because of that love he devoted himself to great ascetic struggles. He renounced everything, only that he might have undivided love toward his Lord. Before death angels appeared to take his soul, and his face shone like the sun. A great wonderworker before and after death. He helps especially sick children and childless parents.