Gregory the Wonderworker
Hierarch
Commemorated November 17
Our father among the saints Gregory the Wonderworker , also known as Gregory Thaumaturgus or Gregory of Neocaesarea , (ca. 213 – ca. 270 AD) was a Christian bishop of the 3rd century. He is commemorated by the Church on November 17 .
The Theotokos and Apostle John appeared to St. Gregory in a dream, and taught him about the Holy Trinity . St. Gregory wrote down what was revealed to him.
Troparion
By vigilance in prayer and continuance in the working of miracles,
thou didst acquire the name of thy worthy deeds.
Yet pray thou to Christ God, O father Gregory, that He enlighten our souls, lest we sleep unto death.
Kontakion
Receiving the power to work many miracles,
thou didst terrify the demons with awesome signs,
and didst dispel the diseases of men, O most wise Gregory.
And thou wast called the wonderworker,
receiving this title from thy works.