Theoctistus of Sicily

-Biography
Theoctistus was born in the second half of the 8th century during the iconoclastic heresy. He founded and was abbot of the Cucomo Monastery. During this time, the Orthodox were persecuted by iconoclastic Emperors who would destroy churches and especially icons, which saints like Theoctistus protected dearly. He sheltered Greek monks in his monastery who were expelled from their own. The Seventh Ecumenical Council condemned the iconoclastic heresy but the heresy unfortunately continued on for a few more years. He reposed in the Lord in the year 800.