The Cave Chapel of Saint Stylianos in Kerkyra

Below the village of Afionas, in the northern part of the island of Kerkyra is one of the most remote and inaccessible beaches of Kerkyra, Porto Timoni. To reach Porto Timoni you take one of the two paths that start from the village and reach the destination with two beaches.

On the road to the end of the peninsula that leads to the beach is the Chapel of Saint Stylianos, carved into a cave, which houses the icon of Saint Stylianos.

The Sacred Skull of Saint Stylianos

Saint Stylianos was from Paphlagonia and lived in strict asceticism for the love of Christ in the latter 6th century and early 7th century. When he reposed in the Lord, his face shone like the sun and an angel appeared to take his soul to heavenly glory. His prayers have worked many miracles, both during his earthly life and since. He is of special help to children who are ill, orphans and to childless couples.

Saint Stylianos Resource Page

St. Stylianos of Paphlagonia (Feast Day - November 26)

Verses

The firm pillar of asceticism has fallen,

For Stylianos has left this life.

Stylianos joyfully stands by God on the twenty-sixth.

 

Synaxarion of Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia 

 

Saint Stylianos, the Protector of Children

 

The Sacred Skull of Saint Stylianos 

 

The Wonderworking Skull of Saint Stylianos

  

The 14th Century Church of Saints Alypios and Stylianos in Kastoria 

 

The Cave Chapel of Saint Stylianos in Kerkyra

 

How an Unknown 4th Century Persian Saint Became Famous in 1939 Greece

The Wonderworking Skull of Saint Stylianos

The Skull of Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia is a miraculous relic kept at the Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Saika of the municipality of Agrafa in the Metropolis of Thessaliotis. He is the patron saint of children and many of his miracles have to do with the healing and bearing of children.