Tychon of Amathus

Saint Tychon of Amathus (also Tychonas, Tikhon, Tycho) (d. 425) was the Bishop of Amathus on the island of Cyprus. He is venerated as a saint by both Catholic and Orthodox Christians. His feast day is June 29 on the Gregorian Calendar (equal to June 16 on the Julian calendar).

The village of Agios Tychonas, located near the ancient ruins of Amathus, is named after Saint Tychon.

Tychon's vita was written by Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, who was born in Amathus.