Hieromartyr Seraphim Archbishop of Phanarion and Neochorion

Commemorated on December 4.

The Saint's incorrupt head is found in the Monastery of Panagia Korona in Karditsa.

The honorable head of Saint Seraphim, which was placed in the Monastery of Krya Vrysi, where the Saint had been a monk, despite the abuses and hardships he suffered. This is a miracle, since the head "is covered by the skin, which in some places has been removed by the faithful, as an amulet, and it bears the signs of martyrdom. While the Saint's left eye is serenely closed, the right eye bears visible traces of abuse, and the cutting of his nose is quite obvious."

1 Hagarenes (Moslems) were the descendants of Abraham's concubine Hagar.

Troparion

(Podoben: “O citizen of the desert...”)
Let us praise Seraphim, the offspring of Agrapha,
leader of Phanarion, and glory of Korona Monastery,
for he struggled magnificently for Christ,
and freely pours forth miracles,
delivering from corrupting diseases, those who cry out with faith:
“Glory to Him Who strengthened you.
Glory to Him Who made you wondrous.
Glory to Him Who, through you, grants healings for all.”

Kontakion

Adornment of Agrapha and lamp of Phanarion,
support of the faithful, and glory of Hierarchs,
hasten now to intercede for us, O champion.
Crush the evil machinations of demons, that we may celebrate your contest joyously,
O praiseworthy Seraphim.