He was born in Silivrija Thrace in 1846 in a poor home. He became a monk in the monastery of Chios in 1876. As the bishop of Pentapol, in a short time he gained a great reputation both among the people and in the Church. But, according to God's Providence, he constantly encountered human injustice. He endured all bullying with great calmness, meekness and non-maleficence. Constantly suffering humiliation, strong in words and mild-mannered, he gathered around him many students, from ordinary people to bishops and university professors. He founded a monastery on the island of Aegini, not far from Athens. He died in 1920. His relics remained intact for 20 years, as if he fell asleep, releasing the holy myrrh. Countless people find healing through them, especially cancer patients.

Holy Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyry. Venerable Jovan Kolov. Venerable Matron of Constantinople. Venerable Yevtimij of Dohijarski and his disciple Neophyte. Saint Simeon Metaphrastus. Venerable Theoktis of Paros.