st niphon,bishop of constantiana
In thy youth thou didst journey to that land far from the savior,but thy repentance brought thee back to the bosom of the father.Thou didst discern the snares of the serpent,and didst flee them on the wings of prayer.Ascetic struggles cleansed thee a worthy vessel to behold wonders behond words and to serve the Holy Mysteries.Glory to him who hath glorified thee.Glory to him who purifies all who come to him in faith.