The Grapes of Saint Tikhon
Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus (4th-5th century), is one of the most well-known saints of Cyprus. He earned the name "miracle worker" for the many miracles he performed both during his life and after his passing. One of these, impressive and paradoxical, is the following:
Once, several workers were planting grapevines in a field. During their work, one of them discarded some dried grapes. The Saint took one such vine cutting and, after praying to God, asking Him to give it life and fruit, he planted it in the name of the Holy Trinity. And what a miracle! That dried vine immediately took root, sprouted leaves, bloomed, and bore large, sweet grapes! And it was long before the usual grape harvest.
Since then, every year, the miracle repeats itself. On June 16th, the day of the saint's commemoration, the vine bears large, sweet grapes, which are offered as a blessing to the faithful. For many years after his repose, this incredible event occurred.
The grapes were green and sour until the moment the liturgy for the feast began. At that point, the grapes would begin to ripen and sweeten. When the Liturgy ended, the grapes became black and extraordinarily sweet. Those who tasted them felt a strange state of physical revitalization and spiritual serenity.
The same thing happens to this day for all who honor and celebrate the memory of the saint.
Source: ,,Miracles and Discoveries during the Holy Liturgy" Egumenița Publishing House
