Therissos was a priest and the third Bishop of Karpasia. Following his tenure in this ecclesiastical role, he chose to resign his position to pursue a life of solitude. He lived as a hermit in a cave located along the northern coast of Cyprus, specifically near the villages of Agia Triada and Yialousa. Known as the Recluse, he is remembered for his ascetic lifestyle and his transition from leadership to monastic seclusion.
Life and asceticism
After serving as a bishop, Therissos abandoned his high office to seek isolation. He established a hermitage in a cave on the northern shores of the island. This period of asceticism followed the leadership of the first two bishops of Karpasia, Synesios and Philon. His choice to live as a recluse remains a defining part of his religious history.
Veneration and healing
The saint is commemorated on July 23 within the Orthodox tradition. He is regarded as a wonderworker, particularly concerning the treatment of skin conditions and various other ailments. Devotees often visit the churches built near his cave to pray. A common practice involves pilgrims washing their inflammations with water from the nearby sea to seek relief and healing.