The life of Saints Cyprian and Justina

In the reign of the pagan emperor Decius (249-251), there lived in the city of Antioch in Asia Minor a famous philosopher and magician whose name was Cyprian. His parents were pagan and when he was still a child, they sent him to study sorcery and demonic wisdom. 

Akathist to Saints Cyprian and Justina

Kontakion 1: O hieromartyr Cyprian, who did leave the service of the devil for the worship of the true God, and was numbered among the saints! Entreat Christ God, that we be delivered from the snares of the evil one, and may vanquish the world, the flesh and the devil, that we may cry unto you: Rejoice, O hieromartyr Cyprian, speedy helper and intercessor for our souls!

Prayers to Saints Cyprian and Justina

O holy favorite of God, hieromartyr Cyprian, speedy helper and advocate for all who have recourse unto you! Accept this laudation from us, the unworthy.

Useful links

• Life of Saints Cyprian and Justina (orthodoxinfo.com)

• Life of Saints Cyprian and Justina (oca.org)

• The church with the holy relics of Saints Cyprian and Justina, Meniko, Cyprus