Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not
Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for
five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also
instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop
of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the
time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen
unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a
time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this,
he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the
truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the
Holy Spirit, ch. 29).
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders,
thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore,
intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls,
lest we sleep in sin unto death.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
Since thou hadst received the power to work miracles, thou dravest from
men diseases, O wise Gregory, and with fearful signs thou madest the
demons tremble; hence, thou art called Wonderworker, O man of God; for
thou hast received thy surname from thy works.
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