Triphyllius

Saint Tryphillius
Icon of Saint Tryphillius
Saint
Born	unknown Constantinople, (present-day Istanbul)
Died	370 Leucosia, Cyprus
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast	13 June (Western calendar)

Saint Tryphillius (sometimes called Tryphillius) was born in Constantinople in the early fourth century. He was educated in law at the school of Beirut. He converted to Christianity and was named bishop of Nicosia. Triphyllius was a follower of Saint Spyridon of Trimythous. He was also an ardent supporter of St. Athanasius of Alexandria against the Arians, and consequently he was persecuted by them. St. Jerome considered him one of the most eloquent Church figures of the era.