St. Gregory, after a life of asceticism and wandering, was warned in a vision to seek refuge in Constantinople due to impending iconoclast persecution. He obeyed, arriving just before the storm broke. Boldly defending icon veneration, he faced imprisonment and beatings. His unwavering faith and profound teachings strengthened many. He healed the sick and cast out demons.

Let us pray to St. Gregory, that through his intercessions, we too may find strength to defend the true faith and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Faith #IconVeneration