As bishop, he taught children to read and write so that they could serve God as soon as possible.

Converted many German idolators when he healed a blind man and a leper.

While weighing silver to redeem captives, it grew on the balance before her eyes.

Desired to remain an isolated monk but accepted the episcopate as God’s will.

Mother of the Holy Great-martyr Panteleimon, that eponym of the mercy of God.