Saint Tychon of Amathus (also Tychonas, Tikhon, Tycho) (d. 425) was the Bishop of
Amathus on the island of
Cyprus. He is venerated as a saint by both
Catholic and
Orthodox
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Christians.
[Святитель Тихон Амафунтский (+425)]
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Азбука веры[СВЯТИТЕЛЬ ТИХОН, ЕПИСКОП АМАФУНТСКИЙ]
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feast day
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is June 29 on the
Gregorian Calendar (equal to June 16 on the
Julian calendar).
[Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus in Cyprus]
Orthodox Church in America[June 16: Saint Tychon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Amathus]
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
The village of
Agios Tychonas, located near the ancient ruins of Amathus, is named after Saint Tychon.
[How Ancient Amathus evolved into the village of Agios Tychonas!]
All About Limassol - official city guide
Tychon's ''vita'' was written by Saint
John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, who was born in Amathus.
[San Ticone di Amato Vescovo]
Santi, Beati e Testimoni
References
4th-century births
425 deaths
Ancient Cypriots
Cypriot bishops
Cypriot saints
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