Greeks, because of the similarity of Phanourios to the word phanerono, will often seek the saint's help when they have lost something. Such prayers more often than not reveal the lost object's location.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saintly Saturday: St. Phanourios
Today is the feast day of St. Phanourios. He is a popular saint amongst the Greeks and his popularity stems from his name. Phonetically, the name is very similar to phanerono which means to reveal. Indeed, what we know of St. Phanourios was revealed in an icon discovered in the ruins of a Cretian Church in the 15th or 16th century. It depicts various events of his life and the tortures he endured as a martyr. He is depicted holding a tapered candle, because these were one of the tools used to torture the saint. Ultimately, it appears, he was burned to death.
Greeks, because of the similarity of Phanourios to the word phanerono, will often seek the saint's help when they have lost something. Such prayers more often than not reveal the lost object's location.
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Greeks, because of the similarity of Phanourios to the word phanerono, will often seek the saint's help when they have lost something. Such prayers more often than not reveal the lost object's location.
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Interesting: St. Anthony of Portugal is also the patron saint of lost things, though beyond that of lost souls, too. In fact, an online entry for him gives a prayer that fits with the candle:
"St. Anthony, please look around; something is lost and must be found."
I enjoy magic items like this; basing them off the legend of saint gives them a feel of authenticity that an item taken straight from a list lacks. It also makes parties composed of something other than the standard four classes more feasible.
@Anthony
"St. Anthony, please look around; something is lost and must be found."
That is a fantastic prayer!
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