Peter the Wonderworker was a 9th-century bishop born in Constantinople to a pious and philanthropic family. Although he initially declined a nomination to become the Bishop of Corinth to remain a monk, he eventually served as the Bishop of Argos and Nauplion. He was highly regarded for his scholarly intellect and his dedicated service to the community, particularly through his leadership in famine relief and the ransoming of captives. His reputation for performing miracles earned him the title of thaumaturge.