The meaning and power of the Akathist to Saints Cyprian and Justin. Akathist to the Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina Akathist to Cyprian from corruption

24.12.2023

However, the sympathy of Christian believers for this prayer service is based not only on idolization and admiration, but also with the confidence that petitions submitted through prayer will protect us, our loved ones, and our home from unclean spirits and evil forces.

The text of the akathist tells about the existence and deeds of angels, which became known thanks to the notes of their contemporaries. The akathist also talks about the torment of the persecution of the Orthodox during the reign of Tsar Diocletian.

Life of the Great Martyr

In his youth, Cyprian was fond of dark sorcery and was a sorcerer. Cyprian learned the basics of this magic so strongly and zealously that he became the most famous magician in his city.

One day a guy approached the sorcerer with a request to charm a young girl. The sorcerer performed the ritual, but nothing happened. Cyprian flared up with anger and began to send various curses on Justina’s loved ones, but again nothing came of it. The native girls were under the protection of the Christian prayer book. It was then that an epiphany descended on the sorcerer; Cyprian realized that paganism was helpless before Christianity and, believing in Jesus Christ, he converted to Orthodoxy.

The Great Martyr Cyprian worshiped pagan idols and was born in the city of Antioch. From a very early age, Cyprian was taken by his parents, who were engaged in dark sorcery, to serve unclean spirits.

For a very long period of his life (from 7 to 30 years old), the Monk Cyprian studied in the largest cities of idolatry - in Greece on Olympus, in the cities of Argos and Tavropol, in Egypt - Memphis and Babylon. Having achieved the wisdom of worldview in idolatry and divination, Cyprian was elevated to the rank of Magi on Mount Olympus. Having received enormous power to summon dark spirits, he also saw the prince of darkness, talked to him and the Prince gave him a whole horde of evil ones to serve.

Arriving back in Antioch, the pagans began to praise Cyprian as the most important of the Magi; he amazed the people with his ability to command the forces of nature, send plague and sores, and call upon the dead. The mighty sorcerer killed a lot of people, teaching them sorcery and serving the evil one.

An Orthodox girl, Justina, also lived here. Having chosen the praises of our Lord Jesus instead of unclean idolatry and turning her parents to the Christian faith, Justina dedicated herself to the Most High, Christ our Lord, and whiled away her hour by fasting and offering prayerful speeches, preserving her integrity.

One day a young guy Aglaid asked Justina if she would be his wife? to which the great martyr said no. Then Aglaidas went to Cyprian and begged him to use magic to force Justina to marry him. However, no matter how hard Cyprian tried, he could not do anything, since the Great Martyr Justina conquered all the nasty things of the evil one with prayer and abstinence. Cyprian sent unclean spirits to the immaculate martyr with spells, inflaming Justina's lust in her, but she drove them away with the help of the Cross of God and sincere prayer to the Almighty.

Neither Cyprian himself nor the Prince of Darkness himself could seduce, with the help of sorcery changing different masks, they could not seduce the Most Holy Justina, protected by true faith in Our Lord. All divination evaporated, and the unclean ones ran away from one glance and the name of a young girl.

The enraged Cyprian sent terrible diseases and plague to Justina’s relatives and to all of Antioch, but he was still defeated by her petition to the Lord God.

And Cyprian realized, corrupted by his power over the people and nature, he saw the entire abyss of his decline and the insignificance of those whom he served.“If you are frightened even by the shadow of God’s Cross and tremble at the call of Jesus,” Cyprian said to the devil, “then what will your actions be if Jesus himself appears before you?”

The unclean one immediately attacked the sorcerer who had refused him and began to beat and crush him. The Monk Cyprian felt for the first time the power of the Cross of God, Jesus, shielding himself with it from the attacks of the evil one. With sincere repentance, Cyprian approached the local Metropolitan Anfim and handed over all his literature to be burned. And the next day, returning to the temple, he did not want to leave it until the sacred sacrament of Baptism had been performed.

By his righteous deeds after baptism and his Orthodox way of life, the Monk Cyprian confirmed the enormous power of sincere faith in the Most High, Jesus, which compensated for his long-term approach to the devil: a week after he was baptized, Cyprian was assigned the duties of a psalm-reader, twenty days later - a subdeacon, thirty days later - a subdeacon. deacon, and 12 months later ordained a priest. After some time, the Monk Cyprian was ordained to the rank of metropolitan.

The Great Martyr Cyprian brought so many idolaters to the Christian faith that in his metropolitan there were no longer those who would make sacrifices to the pagan gods, and their altars were abandoned. The Great Martyr Justina went to the temple of God and was ordained abbess. During the reign of Tsar Diocletian, when the Orthodox were oppressed, Metropolitan

Cyprian and the abbess Justina were captured and taken to Nicomedia, where they were tortured with inhuman suffering and then executed with the sword. The soldier Theoktist, who saw the inhuman torment of the saints, called himself Orthodox and was deprived of life along with them.

The Great Martyr Cyprian, the Venerable Justina and the Venerable Martyr Theoktistus were executed in Nicomedia in 304.

Having learned about the amazing initiation into Orthodoxy of the Venerable Great Martyr Cyprian, who in the past served in the service of the evil spirit and, with the help of faith in the Almighty, broke his bonds, Orthodox Christians very often petition for the Saint’s help in confronting the evil one and demons.

Akathist to Saint Cyprian

In order to be under the Lord's faithful protection, it is necessary to read the hymn to Cyprian every day and submit petitions.

It grants protection from:

Dark sorcery;

Witchcraft;

Evil Eye;

Curses;

Witchcraft rituals

It is most effective to submit a petition in the morning as soon as you wake up. Because at this hour your mind is not yet clouded by everyday problems and worries. However, do not forget, before you start reading the akathist, you must ask for God’s protection from the priest. Petitions to Cyprian aimed at protection from witchcraft are considered the most powerful prayer books. The Akathist to St. Cyprian is famous for its great and powerful actions against divination.

It is noteworthy that in getting rid of dark witchcraft, holy water over which the akathist was read has a strong effective effect.

Miracles performed by the icon of the Holy Martyr Cyprian

In the Cypriot village of Meniko, not far from Nicosia, there is the Cathedral of the Great Martyr Justina and St. Cyprian, in which their sacred particles - relics are located.

In the summer of 2005, the remains of these martyrs left the borders of Cyprus for the first time in more than five hundred years, so that Christians in Russia could bow to them. In Moscow, the relics of the martyrs were in the Conception Church for some time.

And as Abbess Juliana would later say, during the entire time during which the remains remained on the territory of the temple, believers told the nuns many times that after venerating the holy relics they were miraculously healed. Even among those healed there were mentally ill people.

How to end the ceremony correctly. Cyprian's prayer service against the evil eye

When you have finished removing the evil eye with prayers, you need to come to a Christian church, confess and undergo the sacraments of communion. Both the recently cured person and the one who helped in curing the evil eye must go through this.

However, if it is not possible to come to the temple of the Lord, then it is recommended that before starting the ritual for healing from the consequences of dark divination, you first offer a prayer book to the Lord God (redemptive prayer), and then, after completing the ritual to remove the evil eye, you must read another prayer to the Lord God, which does not allow unclean spirits to take possession of your consciousness again.

Healing speeches and chants based on true faith, read with a burning torch in front of the Holy Face, will drive away the dark spirit that has taken possession of a person. It is necessary to preserve the prayer inscribed in your own hand very carefully, and it is recommended near the holy face.

The healing properties of prayer affect the changing light, bring harmony to the world, destroying darkness, enmity, anger, fatigue. After reading the prayer, a person gains purity of thoughts, love and peace.

How to properly submit petitions to the Great Martyrs Cyprian and Justina

In order to submit this short appeal to the Great Martyrs Cyprian and Justina, you need to come to a Christian church, find a box with petitions in it and put your appeal in it. In the petition you need to write those people with whose names the service will be held, also write the name of the great martyr, contact him with a request or gratitude for something, and write your name.

Remember that a true believer not only submits petitions to the angels and the Lord God, but also thanks them for the protection provided and the gifts given. When we turn to God, our experiences (good or bad) are woven into the church ritual. And our gratitude is considered part of the spiritual parts of the prayer

Akathist to St. Cyprian and Justina:

Kontakion 1

Having left the unclean and choosing worship and repentance to our Most High Jesus Christ and being numbered among the angels, Great Martyr Cyprian, ask the Lord God to protect us from the traps of the unclean and pacify the light, our bodies and the unclean, and we cry to you: Rejoice, Great Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and protector of our souls.

Ikos 1

Having admired the holy relics, he refused unclean sorcery, thinking sensibly, and turning to the teachings of the Lord, with prayers he begged for holy heavenly life. And we, marveling at your revolution, sing to You: Rejoice, having astonished the saints with your revolution; Rejoice, praised image of the angels. Rejoice, proving your learning: Rejoice, having accepted the crown for Jesus. Rejoice as You drive away the unclean; Rejoice how you send health instead of illnesses. Rejoice, Great Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and protector of our souls.

Kontakion 2

The sorcerer turned away from unclean sorcery, turned to the teachings of the Lord, revealed to the whole world a most experienced physician, sending recovery to those who turned to you, Cyprian and Justina, together with her, ask our merciful Almighty to preserve our souls, and those who say: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Our mind, incapable of understanding the essence of the word of the Lord, was entangled in an unclean web, comprehending the pagan principles, you worked carefully and patiently. However, having realized that they could not bear the Divine sign, the servants of the unclean You recognized, and refused to worship the demonic, and we come to the Church of the Most High and cry to You, Great Martyr Cyprian: Rejoice, you who have known the sorcery of the evil one; Rejoice, having learned the rules of his service. Rejoice, you who shamed the unclean Herod; Rejoice, the smartest of this world. Rejoice, O most pure one; Rejoice, Great Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and protector of our souls.

Kodak 3

Your power, Lord, has clarified your mind, Cyprian, when, having failed in the divination of Aglaid against Justina, the unclean ones said: “The Lord’s Cross is terrible for us and we do not have our power, when Justina calls out to Heaven with prayer.” Cyprian answered them: “The Cross of God is terrible for you, because Jesus, torn to pieces on the cross, deprives you of your power,” and having recognized the weakness of the unclean spirit, he went to the Church of God and cried out along with all Christians: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Possessing a mind sanctified by heavenly power, Cyprian came to the metropolitan, begging for the sacrament of baptism, but the servant of the Lord, being afraid, rejected his plea. The martyr went to the Cathedral of God and defended the service of the liturgy, did not leave the church when the servant of the Lord exclaimed: “supporter of idolatry, come out. “I will not leave the church,” Cyprian answers the Metropolitan, “until you perform the rite of baptism for me.” We, rejoicing in your awareness, praise you: Rejoice, illuminated by heavenly power; Rejoice, enlightened by the Lord God. Rejoice, recognize the power of the Lord's cross. Rejoice, you who have driven away the unclean from yourself. Rejoice, you have taken the true path; Rejoice as you go to the temple of God. Rejoice, Great Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and protector of our souls.

Kontakion 4

Having made the right decision You: Before the sacrament of baptism. The sufferer took all his books with dark divination, stacked them in the middle of the city and set them on fire, crying out to the Almighty: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having learned about you, the priest helped you about the right decision to go to the true God in service, baptized you and left you as a novice in the Cathedral of the Lord. And we joyfully sing to you: Rejoice, you who have won victory over unclean souls; Rejoice, you who burned books of divination; Rejoice, you who wish to be Orthodox; Rejoice, you who have achieved the sacred baptism. Rejoice, directed by the Metropolitan; Rejoice, you left the church as a novice. Rejoice, Great Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and protector of our souls.

Akathist to the Hieromartyrs Cyprian and Justina

Kontakion 1
Chosen from the devil's service to serve the true God and numbered among the saints, Hieromartyr Cyprian, pray to Christ God to deliver us from the snares of the evil one and conquer the world, the flesh and the devil, so we call to you: Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer for our souls.

Ikos 1
The angelic powers were amazed at how you turned from magical art, God-wisdom, to the knowledge of the Divine, and through repentance you gained an angelic, passionless life. We, marveling at your conversion, cry out to you like this: Rejoice, you astonished the angels with your conversion; Rejoice, joyful face of the saints. Rejoice, you who have shown your wisdom: Rejoice, you who have received a crown for Christ. Rejoice, for through you demons are driven away; Rejoice, for through you illnesses are healed. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer for our souls.

Kontakion 2
Turning from magical art, O wise God, to the knowledge of the Divine, you appeared to the world as the wisest physician, granting healing to those who honor you, Cyprian, with Justina, with whom you prayed to the human-loving Lady to save our souls, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 2
Having a mind imperfect in understanding the Divine truth, in the blindness of the pagan existence, studying demonic tricks, you worked diligently. But having realized that they were afraid of the Cross of the Lord, you knew the weaknesses of the demons, and turning away from the service of the evil one, you came to the Temple of the Lord, for this reason we call you: Rejoice, you who have studied the cunning of the demons; Rejoice, you who expose the delights of his ministry. Rejoice, you who put to shame the evil serpent; Rejoice, wisest of the wise of this world. Rejoice, thou most intelligent of the wisest; Rejoice, holy martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High has enlightened your mind, Cyprian, when, having no success in the sorcery of Aglaid to Justina, the demons cried out to you: “We are afraid of the Cross and we lose strength when we pray to Justina.” He said to them: “If you are afraid of the Cross, then the one crucified on the Cross is more terrible for you,” and having recognized the weakness of demons, he entered the temple of the Lord with all the faithful: Alleluia.

Ikos 3
Having a mind enlightened by the power from above, Cyprian went to the bishop, asking for baptism, but he was afraid and refused him. The saint, going to the temple of the Lord and standing at the Liturgy, did not leave the temple to eat, when the deacon exclaimed: “Catechumens, come out. “I will not leave the temple,” Cyprian said to the bishop, “until you baptize me.” We, rejoicing at your admonition, sing to you like this: Rejoice, enlightened by the power from above; Rejoice, admonished by the Lord. Rejoice, having learned the power of the Cross. Rejoice, having driven away demons from yourself. Rejoice, you who have corrected your life; Rejoice, directing your steps to the Church. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 4
A storm of thoughts has overcome you: how to hide baptism. We took all our witchcraft books, the saint piled them up in the middle of the city and burned them, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4
Having heard about you, the bishop put on Christ about your good intentions, baptized you and made you a reader in the temple of God. For this reason we cry out to you: Rejoice, conqueror of the spirits of evil; Rejoice, burning books of sorcery; Rejoice, thou who desired to be a Christian; Rejoice, having received holy baptism. Rejoice, you who were instructed by a bishop; Rejoice, thou appointed as a reader in the temple. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 5
Having received the richly woven robe of holy baptism, O Cyprian, you earnestly prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins previously committed, tirelessly singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5
The bishop saw your exploits and labors, Hieromartyr Cyprian, fasting, many-night vigils, kneeling, tearful prayers, and after a month he made you a deacon. We, thanking God, praise you: Rejoice, you who cried out to God day and night; Rejoice, you who stretched out your hands to Him. Rejoice, you who asked for His forgiveness; Rejoice, you who bring tearful prayers to Him. Rejoice, you who have shown fiery love for God; Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 6
You appeared as a preacher of the truth of Christ, the glorious holy martyr Cyprian, jealous of the apostles who saw God, enlightening people with the teachings of Christ, and they, having come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6
The light of Divine grace has risen in your heart, Cyprian, lifting you to the heights of spiritual perfection, reaching the priestly rank, and later being ordained a bishop. For this reason, with your prayers to the Lord, enlighten our hearts, warmly praying to you: Rejoice, consecrated bishop; Rejoice, thou exalted to the height of an eagle. Rejoice, city standing at the top of the mountain; Rejoice, lamp burning before God. Rejoice, tireless prayer book to God; Rejoice, teacher bestowed by God. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 7
Although the Lord, the Lover of mankind, saved everyone by giving us a wondrous prayer book, intercessor and healer from the spirits of wickedness in high places, by your deeds and words you led many to repentance and correction of sinful lives, teaching everyone to sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7
You have appeared to the world, the wisest new doctor, Hieromartyr Cyprian, because no magical deeds can resist your prayer, they are now destroyed and driven away by evil people and crafty demons. We, seeing such God’s power in you, cry out to you: Rejoice, destroyer of magical wiles; Rejoice, driver of terrible demons. Rejoice, for from you the spirits of evil disappear like smoke; Rejoice, those who are seriously tormented are soon left behind. Rejoice, thou who quickly deliverest from troubles and sorrows; Rejoice, turning suffering into joy. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 8
A strange miracle comes to you with faith, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for by the grace given to you from God to cast out unclean spirits that torment a person, demons are cast out, the sick are healed and sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8
You surrendered to God with all your heart and loved Him with all your soul, directing all your diligence and desire to fulfill His will, but you, like a good shepherd, did not reject those aggravated by troubles; but you intercede in prayers before the Lord, giving healing and consolation. We, praising your love for God, cry to you: Rejoice, you who loved Christ with all your heart; Rejoice, full of virtues. Rejoice, help for the sick and weakened; Rejoice, consolation in sorrows and sorrows. Rejoice, you who drive away slander and temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil; Rejoice, healer of all mental and physical illnesses. Rejoice, holy martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 9
The entire angelic army rejoiced, seeing you as a warrior of the Heavenly King, unshakable and preaching Christ with boldness, when you were led to the sword section along with Justina. You are painful for her, so that she will not renounce Christ when she sees you beheaded, you admonished the tormentors, so that first, and because of her, they will behead you, bow your head under the sword, they sang to God of nature: Alleluia.

Ikos 9
The stories of multi-proclamation will not be able to adequately praise your suffering for Christ, they were not naturally afraid of the cruel reproaches, but with bright faces they presented themselves to the court of the Tsar, exhorting all the faithful to sing to you: Rejoice, confessor of the unshakable faith of Christ; Rejoice, O Most Holy Trinity, for the boldness of the preacher. Rejoice, you who imputed the cruel torment to nothing; Rejoice, your sufferings are magnified in the temples of God. Rejoice, holy martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 10
Although you could save the souls of all those possessed by unclean spirits, you did not cease to cry out to the Lord, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for you have been given the grace to pray for us, so that we may be merciful and cleansed and sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10
Be a solid and strong fence for us, Hieromartyr Cyprian, from enemies, visible and invisible, who come running to you with warm faith and love, so that we may be protected and saved by you, let us sing to you: Rejoice, conquering the spirits of evil by humility; Rejoice, you who burned the arrows of the enemy with the fire of prayer. Rejoice, wall and fence from enemies visible and invisible; Rejoice, glorious adornment of the Orthodox Church. Rejoice, wonderful help left by the doctors; Rejoice, beloved consolation for those who mourn. Rejoice, holy martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 11
You brought unceasing singing to the Most Holy Trinity more than others, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for the Lord’s mercy to fallen sinners, Who deigned to make the unworthy worthy and be numbered with His holy flock. We, thanking God for such mercy towards us sinners, call to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11
You were a luminous light, God-wise, in the Church of Christ, illuminating the souls of the faithful with immaterial light. Enlighten our hearts, burdened with sin, who sing like this: Rejoice, for the Lord has shown His mercy to fallen sinners on you; Rejoice, you brought food from the pit of destruction like a lost sheep. Rejoice, thou createdst from the unworthy to the worthy; Rejoice, numbered among the holy flock of Christ. Rejoice, for you enlighten souls with immaterial light; Rejoice, you guide those who are lost to the right path. Rejoice, Holy Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 12
The grace given to you from God to trample upon the power of the enemy and every satanic presence, for you have conquered your enemies and achieved martyrdom, now standing before the throne of the King of glory, praying for us, that we may be delivered from the captivity of the devil and delivered by crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12
Singing your zeal for God, your wondrous and glorious miracles, we magnify and praise you, Hieromartyr Cyprian, who received such grace from God, we pray to you, when at the hour of death our demonic hordes surround our souls, then show us your intercession, so that you may deliver , let us call to you: Rejoice, speedy protection from the enemy forces that find you; Rejoice, deliverance from sorrows and sorrows. Rejoice, loving Christ to the end; Rejoice, having laid down your life for Him. Rejoice, you were washed in the Blood of Lambs; Rejoice, thou who dwellest in the courts of the Lord. Rejoice, numbered among the host of saints. Rejoice, illuminated by the Tri-radiant Light. Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 13
O wonderful and glorious servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper to all who come running to you, accept this song of praise from us unworthy, heal us from ailments, intercede from visible and invisible enemies, and pray to the Lord to deliver us from eternal torment, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.

(This Kontakion is read three times. Then Ikos 1 and Kontakion 1)

Akathist to Saints Cyprian and Justina

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Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 2

Turning from magical art, the wise God, to the knowledge of the Divine, you appeared to the world as a physician: the wisest, granting healing to those who honor you, Cyprian, with Justina, with her, praying to the Lover of Mankind, the Lady, to save our souls, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having a mind imperfect in understanding the Divine Truth, in the blindness of a pagan existence, studying demonic tricks, you worked diligently. But having realized that they fear the Cross of the Lord, you came to know the weaknesses of the demons and, turning away from the service of the evil one, you came to the temple of the Lord; For this reason we call you:

Rejoice, thou who has learned the tricks of the demon; Rejoice, you who expose the delights of his ministry.

Rejoice, you who put to shame the evil serpent; Rejoice, glorifying Christ.

Rejoice, wisest of the wise of this world; Rejoice, most intelligent one.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High has enlightened your mind, Cyprian, when, having no success in the sorcery of Aglaid to Justina, the demons cried out to you: “We are afraid of the Cross and we lose strength when we pray to Justina.” He said to them: “If you are afraid of the Cross, then the one crucified on the Cross is more terrible for you,” and, recognizing the weakness of demons, he entered the temple of the Lord, sharing the belt with all the faithful: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having a mind enlightened by the power from above, Cyprian went to the bishop, asking for baptism, but being afraid, he denied him. The saint, going to the temple of the Lord and standing at the Liturgy, did not leave the temple to eat, but cried out to the deacon: “You catechumens, come out.” “I will not leave the temple,” Cyprian said to the bishop, “until you baptize me.” We, rejoicing in your admonition, sing this:

Rejoice, enlightened by the power from above; Rejoice, admonished by the Lord.

Rejoice, having learned the power of the Cross; Rejoice, having driven away demons from yourself.

Rejoice, you who have corrected your life; Rejoice, directing your steps to the Church.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 4

A storm of thoughts has overcome you: how to receive baptism. I took my books of sorcery, placed the saint in the middle of the city and lit them, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard about you, the bishop put on Christ about your good intentions, baptized you and made you a reader in the temple of God. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, conqueror of the spirits of evil; Rejoice, scorching books of sorcery.

Rejoice, thou who desired to be a Christian; Rejoice, having received holy baptism.

Rejoice, you who were instructed by a bishop; Rejoice, thou appointed as a reader in the temple.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 5

Having received the richly woven robe of holy baptism, O Cyprian, he fervently prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins previously committed, tirelessly singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

The bishop saw your exploits and labors, Hieromartyr Cyprian, fasting, many-night vigils, kneeling, tearful prayers, and after a month he made you a deacon. We, thanking God, praise you:

Rejoice, you who cried out to God day and night; Rejoice, you who stretched out your hands to Him.

Rejoice, you who asked for His forgiveness; Rejoice, you who bring tearful prayers to Him.

Rejoice, you who showed fiery love for God.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 6

You appeared as a preacher of the truth of Christ, the glorious Hieromartyr Cyprian, jealous of the God-seeing Apostle, enlightening people with the teachings of Christ, and they, having come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

The light of Divine grace has risen in your heart, Cyprian, lifting you to the heights of spiritual perfection, reaching the priestly rank, and later being ordained a bishop. For this reason, with your prayers to the Lord, enlighten our hearts, warmly praying to you:

Rejoice, ordained bishop; Rejoice, exalted to the height of an eagle.

Rejoice, city standing at the top of the mountain; Rejoice, lamp burning before God.

Rejoice, tireless prayer book to God; Rejoice, teacher bestowed by God.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord, the Lover of mankind, saved everyone by granting us a wondrous prayer book, intercessor and healer from the spirits of wickedness in high places, by your deeds and words you led many to repentance and correction of sinful lives, teaching everyone to sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You have appeared to the world, the wisest new doctor, Hieromartyr Cyprian, because no magical deeds can resist your prayer, they are now destroyed and driven away by evil people and crafty demons. We, seeing such God’s power in you, cry out to you:

Rejoice, destroyer of magical wiles; Rejoice, driver of terrible demons.

Rejoice, for from you the spirits of evil disappear like smoke; Rejoice, those who are seriously tormented will soon be left behind.

Rejoice, thou who quickly deliverest from troubles and sorrows; Rejoice, turning suffering into joy.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle comes to you with faith, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for by the grace given to you from God to cast out unclean spirits that torment a person, demons are cast out, the sick are healed and sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

You surrendered to God with all your heart and loved Him with all your soul, directing all your diligence and desire to fulfill His will, but you, like a good shepherd, did not reject those aggravated by troubles, but interceded in prayers before the Lord, giving healing and consolation. We, praising your love for God, cry out to you:

Rejoice, loving Christ with all your heart; Rejoice, full of virtues.

Rejoice, help for the sick and weakened; Rejoice, consolation in sorrows and sorrows.

Rejoice, you who drive away slander and temptations from the world, the flesh and the devil; Rejoice, healer of all mental and physical illnesses.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 9

The entire angelic army rejoiced, seeing you as a warrior of the Heavenly King, unshakable and preaching Christ with boldness, when he was led to the sword section along with Justina. You are painful for her, so that she will not renounce Christ when she sees you beheaded; bowing their heads under the sword, they sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The multi-proclamations will not be able to adequately praise your suffering for Christ, they were not naturally afraid of the fierce rebuke, but with bright faces they appeared before the court of the king, exhorting all the faithful to sing to you:

Rejoice, confessor of the steadfast faith of Christ; Rejoice, bold preacher of the Most Pure Trinity.

Rejoice, you who have imputed the cruel torment to nothing; Rejoice, for your sufferings are magnified in the temples of God.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 10

Although you could save the souls of all those possessed by unclean spirits, you did not cease to cry out to the Lord, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for you have been given the grace to pray for us, so that we may sing to God for mercy and cleansing: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

Be a solid wall and strong fence for us, Hieromartyr Cyprian, from enemies visible and invisible, who come running to you with warm faith and love, so that we may be protected and saved by you, let us sing to you:

Rejoice, conquering the spirits of evil through humility; Rejoice, you who burned the arrows of the enemy with the fire of prayer.

Rejoice, wall and fence from enemies visible and invisible; Rejoice, glorious adornment of the Orthodox Church.

Rejoice, wonderful help left by the doctors; Rejoice, beloved consolation for those who mourn.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 11

You brought unceasing singing to the Most Holy Trinity, more than others, O Hieromartyr Cyprian, for the Lord’s mercy to fallen sinners, Who deigned to make the unworthy worthy and be numbered with His holy flock. We, thanking God for such mercy towards us sinners, call to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

You were a luminous light, God-wise, in the Church of Christ, illuminating the souls of the faithful with immaterial light. Enlighten our sin-burdened hearts that sing like this:

Rejoice, for the Lord showed His mercy to fallen sinners on you; Rejoice, for I brought you out of the pit of destruction, like a lost sheep.

Rejoice, made worthy from the unworthy; Rejoice, numbered with the holy flock of Christ.

Rejoice, for you enlighten souls with immaterial light; Rejoice, you guide those who are lost to the right path.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 12

The grace given to you from God to trample upon the power of the enemy and every satanic presence, for you have overcome your enemies and achieved martyrdom, now, standing before the throne of the King of glory, pray for us, that we may be delivered from the captivity of the devil and delivered by crying to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your zeal for God, your wondrous and glorious miracles, we magnify and praise you, Hieromartyr Cyprian, who received such grace from God, we pray to you, when at the hour of death our demonic hordes surround our souls, then show us your intercession, so that you may deliver , let us call upon you:

Rejoice, quick protection from the enemy forces that find you; Rejoice, deliverance from sorrows and sorrows.

Rejoice, loving Christ to the end; Rejoice, having laid down your life for Him.

Rejoice, you were washed in the blood of Lambs; Rejoice, thou who dwellest in the courts of the Lord.

Rejoice, numbered among the host of saints; Rejoice, illuminated by the Tri-radiant Light.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 13

O wonderful and glorious servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper to all who come running to you, accept this song of praise from us unworthy, heal us from ailments, intercede from visible and invisible enemies and pray to the Lord to deliver us from eternal torment, and with you we sing: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and 1st kontakion)

Ikos 1

The angelic powers were amazed at how you, God-wise, turned from magical art to the knowledge of the Divine, and through repentance you gained an angelic, passionless life. We, marveling at your conversion, cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, having astonished the Angels with your conversion; Rejoice, joyful face of the saints.

Rejoice, you who have shown your wisdom; Rejoice, you have received a crown for Christ.

Rejoice, for through you demons are driven away; Rejoice, for through you illnesses are healed.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 1

Chosen from the service of the devil to serve the true God and numbered among the saints, Hieromartyr Cyprian, pray to Christ God to deliver us from the snares of the evil one and conquer the world, the flesh and the devil, let us cry to you:

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian

“O removed servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for all those who come running to you! Accept this praise from us, unworthy, and ask the Lord God for strength in weaknesses, consolation in sorrows, and everything useful to everyone in our life; Offer up your powerful prayer to the Lord, may he protect us from the falls of sin, may he teach us true repentance, may he deliver us from the captivity of the devil and all the actions of unclean spirits and tame those who offend us. Be a strong champion for us against all enemies, visible and invisible, grant us patience in temptation and at the hour of our death, show us intercession from the torturers in the air ordeals, so that, led by you, we will reach the Mountain of Jerusalem and be worthy in the Heavenly Kingdom with all the saints to glorify and sing the holy name Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen."

Troparion, tone 4

And having been a communicant in character, and a vicar of the throne, having become an apostle, you have gained action, inspired by God, and vision has risen: for this sake, correcting the word of truth, and for the sake of faith, you have suffered even to the point of blood, Hieromartyr Cyprian, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion, tone 1

Turning from magical art, O God-wise, to the knowledge of the Divine, you appeared to the world as the wisest physician, granting healing to those who honor you, Cyprian, with Justina; From now on we pray to the Lover of Humanity, the Lady, to save our souls.

Glorification of the Hieromartyr Cyprian

We magnify you, holy martyr Cyprian, and honor your honest suffering, which you endured for Christ.

Kontakion 1
Chosen from the service of the devil to serve the true God and numbered among the saints, Hieromartyr Cyprian, pray to Christ God to deliver us from the snares of the evil one and conquer the world, the flesh and the devil, let us cry to you:

Ikos 1
The angelic powers were amazed at how you, God-wise, turned from magical art to the knowledge of the Divine, and through repentance you gained an angelic, passionless life. We, marveling at your conversion, cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, having astonished the Angels with your conversion; Rejoice, joyful face of the saints.

Rejoice, you who have shown your wisdom; Rejoice, you have received a crown for Christ.

Rejoice, for through you demons are driven away; Rejoice, for through you illnesses are healed.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 2
Turning from magical art, the wise God, to the knowledge of the Divine, you appeared to the world as a physician: the wisest, granting healing to those who honor you, Cyprian, with Justina, with her praying to the Lover of Mankind to save our souls, singing: Alleluia.

Ikos 2
Having a mind imperfect in understanding the Divine Truth, in the blindness of a pagan existence, studying demonic tricks, you worked diligently. But having realized that they fear the Cross of the Lord, you came to know the weaknesses of the demons and, turning away from the service of the evil one, you came to the temple of the Lord; For this reason we call you:

Rejoice, thou who has learned the tricks of the demon; Rejoice, you who expose the delights of his ministry.

Rejoice, you who put to shame the evil serpent; Rejoice, glorifying Christ.

Rejoice, wisest of the wise of this world; Rejoice, most intelligent one.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 3
The power of the Most High has enlightened your mind, Cyprian, when, having no success in the sorcery of Aglaid to Justina, the demons cried out to you: “We are afraid of the Cross and we lose strength when we pray to Justina.” He said to them: “If you are afraid of the Cross, then the one crucified on the Cross is more terrible for you,” and, recognizing the weakness of demons, he entered the temple of the Lord, joining the belt with all the faithful: Alleluia.

Ikos 3
Having a mind enlightened by the power from above, Cyprian went to the bishop, asking for baptism, but being afraid, he denied him. The saint, going to the temple of the Lord and standing at the Liturgy, did not leave the temple to eat, but cried out to the deacon: “You catechumens, come out.” “I will not leave the temple,” Cyprian said to the bishop, “until you baptize me.” We, rejoicing in your admonition, sing this:

Rejoice, enlightened by the power from above; Rejoice, admonished by the Lord.

Rejoice, having learned the power of the Cross; Rejoice, having driven away demons from yourself.

Rejoice, you who have corrected your life; Rejoice, directing your steps to the Church.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 4
A storm of thoughts has overcome you: how to receive baptism. Let me take my books of sorcery, place the saint in the middle of the city and light them, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4
Having heard about you, the bishop put on Christ about your good intentions, baptized you and made you a reader in the temple of God. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, conqueror of the spirits of evil; Rejoice, scorching books of sorcery.

Rejoice, thou who desired to be a Christian; Rejoice, having received holy baptism.

Rejoice, you who were instructed by a bishop; Rejoice, thou appointed as a reader in the temple.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 5
Having received the richly woven robe of holy baptism, O Cyprian, he earnestly prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins previously committed, tirelessly singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5
The bishop saw your exploits and labors, Hieromartyr Cyprian, fasting, many-night vigils, kneeling, tearful prayers, and after a month he made you a deacon. We, thanking God, praise you:

Rejoice, you who cried out to God day and night; Rejoice, you who stretched out your hands to Him.

Rejoice, you who asked for His forgiveness; Rejoice, you who bring tearful prayers to Him.

Rejoice, you who showed fiery love for God.

Rejoice, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls.

Kontakion 6
You appeared as a preacher of the truth of Christ, the glorious Hieromartyr Cyprian, jealous of the God-seeing Apostle, enlightening people with the teachings of Christ, and they, having come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, sing to God: Alleluia.