Saint Peter the Athonite

"For what reason is it generallyunknown, since the contentsare in no way inferior to thatof the great saints from all ages whoare famous for their virtue? You allknow who I am talking about, unlesssomeone is ignorant of this famousMount Athos and the Peter namedafter it. He was our very first native andlocal champion. After overthrowingthe adversary of the whole earthon this very ground, he then in thisvery place became the first trophy ofvictory over the enmity of him whostands against us; and consequently,by sowing the seed of good works indue season, it eventually sprouted,grew up, and bore fruit."