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Triphyllius (; ~ 290 - ~ 370) was the first bishop of Leukusia. It is venerated by the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church as saints. Memory is celebrated in Orthodoxy, in Catholicism on June 13. Triphilius is a student of Spiridon of Trimifunt.

Biography
The place where Triphylius was born is unknown. But since his name is associated with the name of his teacher Spyridon of Trimifunt, and with Leucusia, where he was the first bishop, the birthplace of Triphyllia could be one of these two cities: Tremetusia and Nicosia. The names of Triphyllia's parents are unknown. But they had to be rich people. This conclusion follows from the education that Triphyllius received. Triphilius received a good primary education in two spiritual and educational centers of the island, in Salamis and Solah, after which his parents sent Triphillias to study in Beirut for further education.

In Beirut, Triphillius completed his studies, becoming a lawyer and rhetorician. Triphillius did not immediately return to Cyprus, but stayed for a time in Beirut, where he successfully worked in the profession, was engaged in advocacy. In the circles of an educated society, Triphyllius stood out for his oratory and wisdom.

In 313 Constantine the Great issued the Edict of Milan, through which religious tolerance was proclaimed. Spyridon of Trimifunt was released and continued his pastoral activities in Cyprus. Triphyllius moved to Cyprus and became a student of Spiridon. Here in Cyprus, Triphyllius is engaged in charity. Spiridon ordained Triphyllius first as a deacon and then as a priest, after which he made Trephyllius bishop of Leucusius (Lydras). Together with Spiridon, Triphyllius was in Antioch, they were called by the emperor Constantius II. According to the Life of Spiridon, the emperor fell ill with an incurable disease. With no help from doctors, the emperor prays to God. In a dream Constantius appears an angel shows him the cathedral of the saints and points to two of them. The angel explains to the emperor that only through them can he be healed. Spiridon and Triphilius come and heal the emperor. Together with Spiridon, Triphyllius participated in the Council of Sardicia in 343. In Cyprus, Triphyllius is engaged in preaching, and also builds two monasteries, male and female. At the monastery, they created a cemetery, where Triphyllius was buried.

During the attack on Cyprus by the Saracens, about 640, the relics of Triphyllia were partially burned, but the surviving chapter is still kept in the Nicosia Greek Church.

Jerome of Stridon wrote in his book On Famous Men about Triphilia:

In the Russian Church, the memory of Triphyllia is celebrated together with the memory of the martyr Akin. The service is stationed in Minea. Gymnography dedicated to Triphyllius, consists of three stylers on the "Lord's Prayer", tropar, canon of the second voice, sedalny; kondak.

Notes

Literature
Minea. June. June 13th. The Holy Martyrs Aquiline (†293) and Saint Triphyllius, Bishop of Leukusia of Cyprus (†c.370)
Jerome of Stridon. "The Famous Men." Tryphillius

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