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Righteous Barbaros the Myrrh-gusher of Corfu

Also known as Barbaros of Kerkyra

A former Arab corsair who repented, became Christian, and lived in ascetic repentance in Acarnania; his relics at Corfu stream myrrh.

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Distinct from Barbarus the penitent robber of Thessaly (OS-1123); hagiographies are similar - flag for review.

Sources: GOARCH calendar; OCA / J. Sanidopoulos cross-check