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Greek Name Days

3rd century

Saint Tryphon

Martyr from Phrygia, in folk tradition the protector of vineyards and gardens.

Biography

According to tradition, Tryphon was a young shepherd from Phrygia who healed the sick. He was martyred at Nicaea under Decius, around 250.

In the Greek countryside he is the protector of vineyards and fields; on 1 February vineyards are blessed in many places.

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