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An Ascetic Bishop St. Spyridon Whether for prayerStories, sermons and prayers of Saint Nephon son of wealthy government official, St. Nephon was sent from Alexandria to Constantinople to further his studies. Having succumbed to the temptations of the great metropolis, he then pleased God with life of deep repentance, ascetic struggles, watchfulness, and prayer. His fiery repentance cleansed his heart and he became vessel of the Holy Spirit. He was then ordained bishop of the Church of Constantiana