Akathist to Cyprian and Justinia. Akathist to the Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina What happens when you read the Akathist to Cyprian and

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 defeat the world, the flesh and the devil, let us cry to you:

Ikos 1 .

The angelic powers were amazed at how you turned from magical art, God-Wise Cyprian, 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 all illnesses are healed.

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

Kontakion 2 .

Seeing the Lord how from a young age Cyprian was given over by wicked parents to be trained in demonic service, he desired to turn him to Himself, and with the Angels and all the saints he sang: Alleluia!

Ikos 2 .

Having an imperfect mind for higher understanding, you worked diligently, Saint Cyprian, studying demonic false tricks, but, having learned the weakness of demons, that they fear Christ, you turned to the knowledge of the true God. Therefore we magnify you:

Rejoice, conqueror of the demonic wiles;

Rejoice, you who expose the charm of his ministry.

Rejoice, you who put to shame the evil serpent;

Rejoice, glorifying Christians.

Rejoice, wisest of the wise of this world;

Rejoice, most intelligent one.

Rejoice, Holy Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer for our souls!

Kontakion 3.

The power of the Most High enlighten your mind, blessed Cyprian, when, having failed in sorcery against Justina, the devil tells you: we fear and tremble at the power of the Cross, with which the virgin Justina drives us away. You answered: you are afraid of the Cross, but the Crucified One is stronger than the Cross. For this reason you came to the temple of the Lord to sing with all the faithful: Alleluia!

Ikos 3 .

Having his mind enlightened by the power from above, Cyprian came to the bishop to ask for baptism, but he, fearing the deceit of the sorcerer, drove him away. Cyprian flowed into the Temple of the Lord, and there, during the liturgy, the deacon cried out: the catechumen, come forth, saying: I will not leave the Temple, until I receive baptism. 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 overwhelmed Cyprian about how to accept baptism. Moreover, first of all, take your magic books, bring them to the middle of the city and burn them there, singing to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 4.

Having heard the bishop, as if, in all wisdom, he had the good intention of being a Christian, he baptized you and installed a reader in the temple. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, conqueror of the spirits of evil;

Rejoice, burning books of sorcery

Rejoice, thou who desirest to be a Christian;

Rejoice, having received Holy Baptism.

Rejoice, you who cried out to God with repentance day and night;

Rejoice, thou who was appointed a bishop and 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, the all-valid Cyprian warmly prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins previously committed, chanting to God from all Christians: Alleluia!

Ikos 5.

Having seen the bishop of your exploits and labors, Hieromartyr Cyprian, fasting, long-night vigil, kneeling, repentance, tears, prayers, and after testing, made you a deacon. We, thanking God, praise you:

Rejoice, adorned with deeds and virtues;

Rejoice, you who pray for the forgiveness of sins.

Rejoice, you have shown an example of correction;

Rejoice, you who bring tearful prayers to the Lord.

Rejoice, having learned the path to salvation;

Rejoice, you who have shown fiery love for Christ.

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

Kontakion 6.

Imitating the image of Christian piety to the Virgin Justina, the Hieromartyr Cyprian, you truly appeared as a perfect Christian, you rejected the wicked teaching, having been baptized, and with your lips and a pure heart you sang gratefully to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 6.

The light of Divine perfection shone in your heart, O God-Wise Cyprian, and you attained the rank of priest, and then bishop. We pray to you, enlighten our hearts with your prayers, warmly praying to you:

Rejoice, ordained to the rank of bishop;

Rejoice, thou exalted to the height of an eagle.

Rejoice, city, stand above for years;

Rejoice, lamp, burn before God.

Rejoice, tireless prayer book to Christ;

Rejoice, teacher bestowed by God.

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

Kontakion 7.

Although the Lord will save everyone, he has given us this prayer book, intercessor and healer from the spirits of evil in heaven. By your skill and words, O God-voice, 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, as if your prayer cannot be resisted by sorcerer’s machinations, they are destroyed and the suggestions of evil people and crafty demons are driven away. We, seeing the power of God given to you, cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, destroyer of magical wiles;

Rejoice, driver of terrible demons.

Rejoice, for from worthlessness the spirits of malice disappear like smoke;

Rejoice, you will soon help those who suffer heavily.

Rejoice, deliver us from troubles and sorrows;

Rejoice, turn 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, demons who torment a person are driven out, and sick people are healed, crying out to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 8.

Having risen with all your heart to God, the most glorious, and loving Him with all your soul, you had diligence and desire to do His will and, like a good shepherd, you did not reject those burdened with troubles, but interceded in prayers before God, giving us healing and consolation. WITH ero For the sake of praising your love for the Lord, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, loving Christ with all your heart;

Rejoice, thou who has acquired all 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.

All the angelic army rejoiced, father, seeing you, the warrior of the Heavenly King, unshakable and with boldnesspreaching Christ, when you were led to be beheaded by the sword together with Justina. But you, being sick about her, let him not renounce Christ; having seen you beheaded, say to her: let him be beheaded before you. And, bowing his head to the sword, he hurried to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 9.

Because of the wealth of your sufferings for Christ, you will not be able to sing for Christ, because you did not naturally fear the cruel rebuke, but with bright faces appeared to the royal court of nature, exalting all the faithful to say to you:

Rejoice, confessor of the unshakable faith of Christ;

Rejoice, bold preacher of the Most Holy Trinity.

Rejoice, having laid down your souls for Christ;

Rejoice, you who have imputed the cruel torment to nothing.

Rejoice, for your sufferings are glorified by the faithful;

Rejoice, for your names are magnified in the temples of God.

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

Kontakion 10.

Although you may save the souls of all those possessed by unclean spirits, do not cease to cry out to the Lord, Cyprian the God-speaker, for you have been given the grace to pray for us, and for mercy and cleansing, let us sing to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 10.

Be a solid wall and a strong fence for us, Hieromartyr Cyprian, with warm faith and love for youthose who come running, protecting from enemies visible and invisible, deliverance by you, let us glorify you like this:

Rejoice, having conquered the spirit of malice with 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 to those left behind by doctors;

Rejoice, beloved consolation and amusement for those who mourn.

Rejoice, Holy Martyr Cyprian, quick and quick helper for our souls!

Kontakion 11.

You brought unceasing singing to the Most Holy Trinity more than others, O Hieromartyr Cyprian, who, for the sake of mercy, was kind to fallen sinners, unworthy and worthy to be numbered among the holy flock. We, thanking God for His mercy towards us sinners, call to Him: Alleluia!

Ikos 11.

You were a luminous light, O God-Wise One, in the Church of Christ, illuminating the souls of the faithful with immaterial light. We pray to you, enlighten our sin-darkened hearts, as we sing to you like this:

Rejoice, illuminated by the Tri-radiant Light;

Rejoice, numbered among the host of saints.

Rejoice, for you enlighten the souls of the faithful with immaterial light;

Rejoice, for you guide those who are lost to the right path.

Rejoice, thou who, like a sheep, was taken from the pit of destruction by the Savior;

Rejoice, shame for demons and joy for man.

Rejoice, Holy Martyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for souls!

Kontakion 12.

Grace was given to you from God to trample on the power of the enemy and every satanic presence, you defeated your enemies and sealed your faith in Christ with the feat of martyrdom. Now, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, pray, O all-blessed Cyprian, that we may get rid of the captivity of the devil and exclaim to God: Alleluia!

Ikos 12.

Singing your faithfulness to God and your wondrous, glorious miracles, we magnify and praise you, Hieromartyr Cyprian, for you have received such grace from God. We also pray to you: when at the hour of our death the demonic horde overtakes our souls, show us your intercession, and through your deliverance, we will cry out to you:

Rejoice, quick protection from the enemy forces that find you;

Rejoice, deliverance from all kinds of 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, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for our souls!

Kontakion 13.

O most wonderful and glorious servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper to allthose who come running to you, receive from us, the unworthy, our singing of praise. To her, we pray to you, the saint, heal us from various ailments, protect us from visible and invisible enemies and eternal torment, pray to the Lord, and with you we sing: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Kontakion 13 verbs three times. And again the 1st Ikos and 1st Kontakion are honored.

Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian

O holy servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper and prayer book for all who come running to you! Receive from us, unworthy, Praise in a dream; ask the Lord God for strength in weaknesses, for consolation in sorrows, and for all that is useful 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 temptations and at the hour of our death, show us intercession from the torturers at the aerial ordeals; May we, led by you, reach the Mountain of Jerusalem and be worthy in the Heavenly Kingdom with all the saints to glorify and sing the holy name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Troparion to the Hieromartyr Cyprian

Voice 4:

And you were a communicant in character,/ and a vicar of the throne, an apostle,/ you gained action, inspired by God,/ and visions rose:/ for this sake, correcting the word of truth,/ and for the sake of faith, you suffered even to the point of blood,/ Hieromartyr Cyprian,/ pray to Christ God/ to be saved to our souls.

Prayer from witchcraft.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, protect me with Your holy Angels, the prayers of our All-Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the power of the Honest and Life-Giving Cross, the holy Archangel Michael of God and other disembodied Heavenly powers, the holy prophet, the Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John, the holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina, St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra of Lycia, Wonderworker, St. Leo, Bishop of Catania, St. Nikita of Novgorod, St. Joasaph of Belgorod, St. Mitrophan of Voronezh, St. Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh, St. Zosima and Savvat Ia Solovetsky, Rev. Seraphim of Sarov, the wonderworker, the holy martyrs Faith, Nadezhda, Love and their mother Sophia, the holy martyr Tryphon, the holy and righteous Godfather Joachim and Anna and all Your saints, help me, Your unworthy servant (name of the person praying), deliver me from all the slander of the enemy, from all evil, witchcraft, sorcery, sorcery and from the evil onesman, may they not be able to cause me any harm. Lord, with the light of Your radiance, save me in the morning and noon, and evening, and in the sleep of the future, and by the power of Your Grace, turn away and remove all evil wickedness, acting at the instigation of the devil. If any evil is conceived or done, return it back to the underworld. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Stichera to the honorable life-giving Cross.

Even though we are protected by the Cross, we resist the enemy, not being afraid of that treachery and entrapment: for the proud one was abolished and was trampled by force on the Tree of the Crucified Christ.

Thy Cross, O Lord, sanctify: therefore there are healings for those who suffer from sins: for this reason we fall before You, have mercy on us.

God! Weapon against the devil You have given us Your Cross: for it trembles and shakes, impatient to look at its power, as it raises the dead and abolishes death: for this reason we worship Your burial and resurrection!

The Orthodox Church celebrates the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Cyprian and Justinia on October 15. Believers turn to these saints to protect themselves from witchcraft, magic (evil eye, damage) and the action of dark forces.

History of the Memorial Day of Cyprian and Justinia

The history of the holiday is as follows: according to legend, Cyprian, who lived in Antioch, practiced witchcraft. A certain Aglaid turned to him for help, who wanted to marry Justinia, who professed Christianity.

However, the magic did not affect the girl. After this, Cyprian also believed in God, who asked him for his sins.

Cyprian converted so many pagans to Christianity that in his diocese there was no one to offer sacrifices to idols, and their temples were abandoned. Saint Justina retired to a monastery and was elected abbess.

The Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justinia were killed during the persecution of Christians in Nicomedia in 304.

What prayers are offered to Cyprian and Justinia?

Prayer to Cyprian and Justinia

O holy martyr Cyprian and martyr Justina! Hear our humble prayer.

Even though you naturally died as a martyr for Christ during your temporary life, you do not depart from us in spirit, always following the commandments of the Lord, teaching us and patiently bearing your cross with us. Behold, by boldness towards Christ God and His Most Pure Mother we gained in nature. Even now, be prayer books and intercessors for us unworthy. Be our intercessors of the fortress, so that through your intercession we may remain unharmed from demons, magicians and evil men, glorifying the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

After saying the prayer, you need to wash yourself with running water, saying:

“With water I wash away damage, the evil eye and dark witchcraft. As the water leaves your face, so will the bad things follow. Amen!"

Believers also read the Akathist to Cyprian and Justinia, which begins like this:

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:

Prayer to Cyprian and Justinia helps in difficult life situations. It, like the Akathist to Cyprian and Justinia, can be read to protect yourself and your loved ones from the action of dark forces.

Akathist to the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to God, they sang to nature: Alleluia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 have 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 out to God: Alleluia.

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.

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 the 1st ikos: “Angelic powers...” and the 1st kontakion: “Chosen from the devil’s service...”.

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, 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.

Hieromartyr Cyprian and Holy Martyr Justina

(For reading alone)

Prayer of the Hieromartyr Cyprian against corruption
Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian against the influence of evil spirits on children

Kontakion 1

Chosen from the devil's service to serve the true God and ranked among the saints, the holy 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 turned from magical art, God-Master Cyprian, 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 showed your wisdom;

Rejoice, you have received a crown for Christ.

Rejoice, for by 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, God-wise, to the knowledge of the Divine, you appeared to the world as the wisest physician, granting healing to those who honor you, Cyprians with the Truth, praying with the Lord 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 the pagan existence, studying demonic tricks, you worked diligently. But having realized that they fear the Cross of the Lord, you have known the weaknesses of the demons, and turning away from the service of the evil one, you have flown into the Temple of the Lord, for this reason we call to you:

Rejoice, thou who studyest the cunning of the demon;

Rejoice, you who expose the delights of his ministry.

Rejoice, thou who put to shame the evil serpent;

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, Cyprians, always having no success in the sorcery of Aglaid to Truth, the demons said: we are afraid of the Cross and lose strength when we pray to Truth. He said to them: if you are afraid of the Cross, then the Crucified on the Cross is more terrible for you, and having recognized the weakness of demons, he entered the Temple of the Lord, sharing the belt with all the faithful: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having been sanctified by the power from above, Cyprian went to the bishop asking for baptism, but being afraid, he 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: “Depart, ye catechumens.” “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, enchanted by the Lord.

Rejoice, thou who has known the power of the Cross;

Rejoice, you have 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 comes over you: how to receive baptism. We took our books of sorcery, 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 was clothed with your good intentions in Christ, baptized you and made you a reader in the temple of God. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, victorious of the spirits of evil;

Rejoice, burning books of sorcery.

Rejoice, thou who desired to be a Christian;

Rejoice, you who have received holy baptism.

Rejoice, 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 Cypian, he fervently prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins previously committed, tirelessly chanting to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

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

Rejoice, calling upon God day and night;

Rejoice, you extended your hands to Him;

Rejoice, asking 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

The preacher of the truth of Christ appeared, O glorious Hieromartyr Cyprian, jealous of the Apostles who saw God, enlightening people with the teachings of Christ, and having come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, they sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

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

Rejoice, ordained bishop;

Rejoice, ascended to the height of an eagle;

Rejoice, O city, standing on the top of the mountain;

Rejoice, burning lamp 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 us all 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

Thou art the world's new wisest physician, holy martyr of Cyprus, without thy prayer no magical deeds can resist; they are now destroyed and driven away, 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, 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, you cast out unclean spirits that torment a person, demons are cast out, the sick are healed, and they sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

You devoted yourself to God with all your heart, and you 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 present yourself in prayer 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, filled with virtues

Rejoice, help for the sick and weakened

Rejoice, consolation in sorrows and sorrows

Rejoice, you who find slander and temptation from the world, the flesh and the devil, drive away

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 with the boldness of Christ, when he was led to the sword section along with Truth. You are painful for her: let him not renounce Christ when he sees you beheaded, you warned the tormentors, so that first, and for her, I will behead you, and having bowed their heads under the sword, they sang to God of nature: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The vets of multi-broadcasting will not be able to adequately praise your sufferings for Christ, they were not afraid of natural cruel punishments

but with bright faces the court of all the faithful appeared to sing to you:

Rejoice, confessor of the unshakable faith of Christ

Rejoice, Blessed preacher of the Most Pure Trinity

Rejoice, fierce torment who has been imputed to nothing

Rejoice, your sufferings are magnified in the temples of God

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

Kontakion 10

Even though you might save the souls of all those possessed by unclean spirits, you never ceased 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 wall 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, victorious through humility of the spirits of evil

Rejoice, scorching arrows of the enemy with the fire of prayer

Rejoice, from enemies visible and invisible there is a wall and fence

Rejoice, glorious adornment of the Orthodox Church

Rejoice, the wonderful help left by the doctors

Rejoice, beloved consolation of the afflicted

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 the unworthy to create and compete with His holy flock. We, thanking God for such mercy towards us sinners, call Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

You were a luminous light, O god, 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, from the pit of destruction, like a sheep, you took away the lost

Rejoice, created from the unworthy to the worthy

Rejoice, fellow holy flock of Christ

Rejoice, for you enlighten souls with immaterial light

Rejoice, you guide those who are lost on the right path

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

Kontakion 12

Grace was given to you from God to trample upon the power of the enemy and every satanic presence, for you have defeated 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 out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

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

Rejoice, quick protection from the forces that find you

Rejoice, deliverance from sorrows and sorrows

Rejoice, loving Christ to the end

Rejoice, you laid down your life for Him

Rejoice, you were washed in the Blood of Lambs

Rejoice, thou art dwelling in the courts of the Lord

Rejoice, numbered with the host of saints

Rejoice, illuminated by the Triscendent Light

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

Kontakion 13

O most wonderful and glorious servant of God, Hieromartyr Cyprian, quick helper to all those who come running to you, accept from us unworthy this song of praise, heal us from ailments, from visible and invisible enemies and from eternal torment, pray to the Lord to deliver us, and let us sing with you: Halleluah a ( three times).

This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1, kontakion 1 are read again, and a prayer is read.

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Cyprian

Oh, holy servant of God, holy disciple of Cyprus, quick helper and prayer book for all who come running to you. Accept our unworthy praise from us, and ask the Lord God for strength in our infirmities, healing in illnesses, consolation in sorrows, and everything useful in our life. Offer up to the Lord your powerful prayer, may he protect us from our sinful falls, may he teach us true repentance, may he deliver us from the captivity of the devil and all the actions of unclean spirits, and deliver us from those who offend us. Be a strong champion for us against all enemies, visible and invisible, in temptation, grant us patience and at the hour of our death, show us intercession from the torturers in our aerial ordeals, so that, led by you, we will reach Mount Jerusalem and be honored in the Kingdom of Heaven with all the saints to glorify and sing the praises of the All-Holy Name Father and Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

O holy martyr Cyprian and martyr Justina! Hear our humble prayer. Even though you naturally died as a martyr for Christ during your temporary life, you do not depart from us in spirit, always following the commandments of the Lord, teaching us and patiently bearing your cross with us. Behold, by boldness towards Christ God and His Most Pure Mother we gained in nature. Even now, be prayer books and intercessors for us unworthy. Be our intercessors of the fortress, so that through your intercession we may remain unharmed from demons, magicians and evil men, glorifying the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer for protection from evil spirits

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, protect me with Your holy Angels and the prayers of our All-Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, by the power of the Honest and Life-Giving Cross, the holy Archangel of God Michael and other incorporeal Heavenly powers, the holy Prophet and the Forerunner of the Baptist of the Lord John, the holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina, St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra of Lycia, Wonderworker, St. Leo, Bishop of Catania, St. Joasaph of Belgorod, St. Metropolitan of Voronezh, St. Sergius, Hegumen of Radonezh, Rev. Seraphim of Sarov, the wonderworker, holy martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia , holy and righteous Godfather Joachim and Anna and all your saints, help me, your unworthy servant (name of the person praying), deliver me from all the slander of the enemy, from all witchcraft, sorcery, sorcery and from wicked people, so that they will not be able to harm me evil. Lord, with the light of Your radiance, preserve me in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, in the coming sleep, and by the power of Your Grace, turn away and remove all evil wickedness, acting at the instigation of the devil. Whoever thought and did - return their evil back to the underworld, for Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian

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Akathist to the Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

Chosen miracle workers and speedy intercessors, Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justino, for those who have great boldness towards the Lord and stand before His Throne, by your intercession free us from all troubles and make us heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven who bring you songs of praise:

The angelic powers were amazed at how you, Cyprian and Justino, having turned away from the soulless gods and believed in the Living God, through the knowledge of the Divine truth, acquired a naturally angelic, passionless life.

We, marveling at this, cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, you surprised the angels with the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Rejoice, having made the saints glad by entering into the marriage of the Lamb.

Rejoice, for you have naturally suffered courageously for Christ.

Rejoice, for through His confession the crowns of incorruption have come to nature.

Rejoice, you who stand in heaven now before the Throne of God.

Rejoice, you who pray to the Lord for the salvation of our souls.

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

Seeing the vanity of idolatrous wickedness, you turned away from the knowledge of the Divine from magical art, Cyprian, snatching away your soul from eternal destruction. Now, standing before the Throne of God in heavenly glory, pray to the Master of Mankind to save our souls who sing to Him: Alleluia.

Instructed from above by the mind of true knowledge of God, you turned away from sorcery and sorcery, Cyprian, and you quenched your passions with tearful repentance; Having realized that in the name of Christ and the Life-giving Cross the demons tremble and the machinations of the enemy are destroyed, you flocked to the temple of God to serve Him. Moreover, your zeal is praised, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, thou who courageously rejected the cunning of the demons.

Rejoice, their destructive machinations are like a spider torn to pieces.

Rejoice, fearlessly revealing the delights of his ministry.

Rejoice, you put the evil serpent to shame before everyone.

Rejoice, for through you demons are driven away.

Rejoice, for through you illnesses of body and soul are healed.

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

Strengthened by the power of the Most High, you have received the seeds of saving faith in your heart, Justino: for you, listening to the preaching of Deacon Prailius about the Lord Jesus Christ, born of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, suffered, and was buried, and destroyed death by death, by listening, you increased the good fruit in your soul , uprooting the thorns of unbelief, and crying out to God: Alleluia.

Having a mind enlightened by God, Saint Justina understood that only in the Church of Christ had she found the salvation of her soul, and in it, listening to the word of God, she was confirmed by the Holy Spirit in her faith in Christ. Rejoicing in such God's favor for you, we sing to you:

Rejoice, star, who shone forth in the darkness of pagan wickedness.

Rejoice, enlightened by the light of pious faith.

Rejoice, having filled your soul with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, you have betrothed your virginity to the Heavenly Bridegroom.

Rejoice, beautiful bride of the Sweetest Jesus.

Rejoice, you who have been called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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

Avoiding the storms of sin, you came to Christ and offered everything to yourself, like a fragrant sacrifice, to our Savior, God-wise Cyprian, for you received a firm intention in your heart: to whiten your soul with holy baptism, to be a faithful follower of the Lord and to chant all the days of your life. To him: Alleluia.

Hearing your renunciation of serving the enemy of the human race and seeing your good intention in Christ, you were clothed and become a perfect Christian, Bishop Anthimus Abiye baptized you, Cyprian, and made you a reader in the temple of God. We, rejoicing at your conversion to Christ, sing this:

Rejoice, for you loved the Lord with all your soul.

Rejoice, for you have desired to be a true Christian.

Rejoice, having received holy Baptism with reverence.

Rejoice, you who have made the Holy Spirit your dwelling place.

Rejoice, enlightened by the Lord from above.

Rejoice, instructed by the bishop in the faith of Christ.

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

You have set off along the God-rich path and have reached a quiet refuge, holy martyr Justina: for you have enlightened your Divine parents Edesia and Cleodonia with the light of truth, together with them you have received holy Baptism from Bishop Ontat, so that you may be pleasing to Christ and be able to sing to Him without restraint: Alleluia.

Seeing the great virtue of your father Edesius, the saint of God appointed him a presbyter, so that by his virtuous life he would lead others to Christ; To you, most blessed Justino, his worthy daughter, who loved Christ above all else and labored well in keeping His commandments, we honor you with these titles:

Rejoice, you who shone with spiritual beauty.

Rejoice, you who brought immaculate virginity as a gift to God.

Rejoice, God-wise evangelist of the Gospel.

Rejoice, zealous preacher of the Lord's commandments.

Rejoice, ascetic of God, raised by fasting and prayer.

Rejoice, immaculate dove, full of meekness and gentleness.

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

Thou hast appeared as a preacher of the truth of Christ, O Hieromartyr Cyprian, also the Lover of Mankind, Who, though we all desire to be saved, has given to us a wondrous prayer book, a healer and a protector from the spirits of evil in heaven: by your deeds and words you lead many to repentance and correction of sinful lives, teaching everyone to sing God: Alleluia.

You have shone forth like a luminous luminary, illuminating with the light of the knowledge of God all who exist in the darkness of unbelief, Saint Cyprian, even beyond your prayer, those who come from wicked demons and evil people cannot resist: they are both destroyed and driven away by the power of God. For this reason we cry out:

Rejoice, destroyer of the enemy's machinations.

Rejoice, driver of evil demons.

Rejoice, from enemies visible and invisible there is a wall and fence.

Rejoice, the wonderful help left by the doctors.

Rejoice, you will soon deliver from troubles and sorrows.

Rejoice, transforming suffering into joy.

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

Wanting to envy the wise evangelical virgins, you were filled with the oil of good deeds, the glorious martyr Justin, and, having lit the lamp of your soul, you enlightened people with the teachings of Christ, so that having come to know the Lord Jesus, they sang to Him: Alleluia.

The Almighty Lord has shown His mercy to you again: by His divine grace He has lifted you up, O glorious Justino, to the heights of spiritual perfection, as you can heal those who are weak from mental and physical ailments, and can free those who suffer from unclean spirits from the snares of their evil ones. For this reason we cry out to you:

Rejoice, thou who art on high, more than those below, who lovedst.

Rejoice, you who have given yourself over to God.

Rejoice, burning with seraphic love for Him.

Rejoice, teaching us to love Him with all our souls.

Rejoice, confirmation of Orthodox people in the faith.

Rejoice, ornament of the virgin host.

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

It would be strange for the wicked hegemon to see you, Hieromartyr Cyprian, ever handing you over to an unjust judgment: for you, as an unshakable warrior of the Heavenly King, with the boldness of Christ you confessed, chanting in your suffering: Alleluia.

You gave everything to God, Hieromartyr Cyprian: for you were not afraid of the cruel rebuke and the suffering itself, but with a bright face, shining with the grace of God, you appeared before the wicked court, challenging all the faithful to sing to you:

Rejoice, unshakable confessor of the faith of Christ.

Rejoice, bold preacher of the Most Pure Trinity.

Rejoice, having conquered the spirits of evil by the power of God.

Rejoice, you who burned the arrows of the enemy with the fire of prayer.

Rejoice, for you have imputed the cruel torment to nothing.

Rejoice, for in your suffering you glorified God.

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

Do not reject every good request of ours that comes to you with faith, holy martyr Justina, for by the grace given to you from God to cast out unclean spirits that torment a person, demons are driven away and health is given to the sick who cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The branches of multi-proclamation according to their heritage will not be able to sing all your labors, Saint Justino, because you loved God with all your heart and with all your soul, you directed all your diligence and desire to fulfill His holy will. Even now, you do not abandon us, burdened with troubles and sorrows, but intercede for us before the Lord, giving us healing and consolation. For this reason, praising you, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, you who soon fulfill our good requests.

Rejoice, you who graciously visit those who suffer in their illnesses.

Rejoice, there is a warm refuge in our prayers.

Rejoice, good consolation to the offended.

Rejoice, good teacher of those faithful to salvation.

Rejoice, helper in these struggles.

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

Kontakion 10

The Lover of Mankind, the Lord, who arranges the salvation of all, at the end of your confessional feat, crowned you, Saint Cyprian, with the crown of martyrdom: confessing before the tormentors the True God, worshiped in the Trinity of Saints, you fearlessly bowed your head under the sword, chanting: Alleluia.

You are a wall and a shield, God-Ward Cyprian, to all who diligently come running to you and warmly pray before your icon: for you have been given to us by the All-Good Lord to help and heal mental and physical illnesses. For this reason we appeal to you:

Rejoice, for you offer your prayers to the Lord for us.

Rejoice, for you are interceding for us before the Throne of God.

Rejoice, for you enlighten the righteous with the light of the knowledge of God.

Rejoice, for you guide those who are lost on the path of salvation.

Rejoice, quickly give healing gifts to those who ask you.

Rejoice, reward those who love and honor you with deep love.

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

Thou didst lift up all-congratulatory singing to the Lord, O passion-bearer Saint Justino, when thou bravely endured grievous torments for Him; Having ended your confessional course, you joyfully bowed your head to be beheaded by the sword, singing to God: Alleluia.

Shining with a luminous light on the church candlestick, Saint Justino, driving away from us enemies visible and invisible, with the light of grace. We, who come running to you with warm faith and love, praise your martyrdom, crying out to you:

Rejoice, you who boldly preached the True God.

Rejoice, in the Lord who strengthens you in all things possible.

Rejoice, for you bore the marks of the Lord Jesus on your body.

Rejoice, for through your patience you overcame your tormentors.

Rejoice, you who crowned your martyrdom with a sword-like death.

Rejoice, you who glorified your Lord through your suffering and miracles.

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

Grace was given to you from God, Saints Cyprian and Justino, to trample upon the forces of the enemy and every demonic presence: for having endured great suffering, through your martyrdom you achieved eternal bliss in nature; Now, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, pray for us, that we may be delivered from the captivity of the devil, so that we may be able to sing to God without stumbling: Alleluia.

Singing your zeal for God and your wondrous and glorious miracles, we magnify and praise you, Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justin, who have received such grace from God; We pray to you: when our souls are surrounded by demonic hordes at the hour of death, then show us your intercession, so that we will always be delivered by you, we cry to you:

Rejoice, quick protection from the enemy’s snares.

Rejoice, deliverance from sorrows and sorrows.

Rejoice, having loved Christ to the end.

Rejoice, you who laid down your souls for Him.

Rejoice, you have been washed in the Blood of Lambs.

Rejoice, you who dwell in the courts of the Lord.

Rejoice, to the host of saints in company.

Rejoice, the Triscendent Light of illumination.

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

Kontakion 13

About the admiration and glorification of the saint of God, Hieromartyr Cypriana and Martyr Justino, quick helper to all who come running to you with faith, accept from us, the unworthy, this song of praise, and heal us all from mental and physical ailments, protect the eternal from enemies visible and invisible Pray to the Lord to free us from torment, and let us cry together with you: Alleluia.

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

Prayer

O holy martyr Cyprian and martyr Justino, heed our humble prayer! Even though you naturally died as a martyr for Christ during your temporary life, you do not depart from us in spirit, ever following the commandment of the Lord, walk us teaching and patiently bear your cross with us. Moreover, as you have gained boldness towards Christ God and His Most Pure Mother, be prayer books of strength and intercessors for us unworthy, so that through your intercession we may remain unharmed from demons, wise men and evil men, glorifying the Holy Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and ever. Amen.

Kontakion 1

And 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

And 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 that magical art, O 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

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

Ikos 3

And 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 overcame 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 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 went through your exploits and labors, Hieromartyr Cyprian, fasting, many-night vigils, kneeling, tearful prayers, after a month he appointed 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

Ikos 6

In Ozsia, in your heart, the light of Divine grace, Cyprian, lifted you to the height of spiritual perfection, reaching the priestly rank, and later ordained as 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, Lover of mankind, saved us all, having given 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

A new, wisest doctor has appeared to the world, 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

Ikos 8

In this heart you surrendered to God and with all your soul you loved Him, 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 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; bowing their heads under the sword to God, they sang to nature: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

In this multi-proclamation, they 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 have grazed the souls of all those possessed by unclean spirits, you have not ceased to cry out to the Lord, O 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 firm 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

Ikos 11

With the vetozarnaya light you were, God-wise, in the Church of Christ, enlightening 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

Grace was 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 out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

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

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos: “Angelic powers...” and the 1st kontakion: “Chosen from the devil’s service...”.

Prayer

Troparion, tone 4

Kontakion, tone 1

Turning from that 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 used spells to send unclean spirits against the immaculate martyr, 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 Cyprian and Justinia. Akathist to the Hieromartyr Cyprian and Martyr Justina What happens when you read the Akathist to Cyprian and

History of the Memorial Day of Cyprian and Justinia

What prayers are offered to Cyprian and Justinia?

Akathist to the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

Troparion, tone 4

Kontakion, tone 1

Hieromartyr Cyprian and Holy Martyr Justina

(For reading alone)

Prayer of the Hieromartyr Cyprian against corruption Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian against the influence of evil spirits on children

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Kontakion 4

Ikos 4

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Kontakion 13

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Cyprian

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

Prayer for protection from evil spirits

Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian

Akathist to the Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Holy Martyr Justina

Ikos 9

Kontakion 10

Kontakion 13

Prayer

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Kontakion 4

Ikos 4

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Kontakion 13

Prayer

Troparion, tone 4

Kontakion, tone 1

Life of the Great Martyr

Akathist to Saint Cyprian

Miracles performed by the icon of the Holy Martyr Cyprian

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

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

Akathist to St. Cyprian and Justina:

Prayer of the Hieromartyr Cyprian against corruption
Prayer to the Hieromartyr Cyprian against the influence of evil spirits on children