Niphon, as Patriarch, faced immense pressure from the Ottoman Sultan. He refused to compromise his faith, even when threatened with exile. One day, the Sultan demanded he validate a decree that Niphon believed was unjust. Standing firm, Niphon rebuked the Sultan, declaring his loyalty to God above earthly rulers. Impressed by Niphon's courage and conviction, the Sultan, instead of punishing him, was moved to reconsider his decree. Pray that Niphon's unwavering faith inspires us to stand for truth. #OrthodoxChristian #Courage #Faith #Prayer #Byzantine