Spiros
A form of Spyridon
Spyridon, in English
Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus — kept on 12 December.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Spyridon
Spyridon keeps 12 December — Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus, a shepherd who became a bishop and never stopped being plain.
The origin of the name itself is not settled, and we would rather say so than guess — its story here is the saint's, not the etymologist's.
“The Wonderworker of Tremithus.”
onomasti · SpyridonKey facts
Spyridon at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.
Greek forms
English & romanised
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Namesakes
Notable people named Spyridon
Iconography
Spyridon in sacred art
DepictingSt Spyridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus
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