Saint Gregory, Wonderworker of Neocaesarea

Commemorated on November 17.

Saint Gregory returned to Neocaesarea after the end of the persecution. With his blessing, Church Feasts were established in honor of the martyrs who had suffered for Christ.

By the holiness of his life, his effective preaching, his miracles, and inspired guidance of his flock, the Saint increased the number of converts to Christ. When Saint Gregory first came to his See, there were only seventeen Christians in Neocaesarea. At the time of his repose, only seventeen pagans were left in the city.

1 According to Greek usage, both of them are commemorated on November 7.

2 Saint Basil the Great, On the Holy Spirit, chapter 29.

Troparion

You became worthy of your name through your way of life:
through your vigilance in prayer and your constant works of mercy.
Therefore, O Father Gregory, beseech Christ God to enlighten our minds,
that we may not sleep in sin, which leads to death!

Kontakion

You received the power to perform miracles,
frightening the devils and healing the sick through your wonderworking.
All-wise Father Gregory,
your deeds truly entitle you to be called “Wonderworker”!