Holy Bishopric of Morphou: Ascetic saints: Anthony, Savvas, Theodosius, Vichianos and Szomenos, Church of the Theotokos in Galata
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1514
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1514
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All are holding open, inscribed scrolls. The first three are great and famous figures in aescetism and the monastic life of early Christian Church. As for the remaining two, little facts are known concerning their activities; nevertheless, the emphasis that tradition places on their therapeutic powers (Vichianos is the saint who protects against colds, while the hermit Sozomenos is also credited with healing patients) is perhaps related to their inclusion in the decoration of the church.
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