October 2, 2013 The Holy Bishop-Martyr Cyprian. The Holy Martyr Justina. The Holy Andrew, Fool for Christ. Today we commemorate the holy bishop martyr Cyprian. He was originally a pagan magician, in league with evil spirits. He was converted by the words and example of St. Justina and became a bishop of the church. He was beheaded with Justina in Nicomedia. (258) We also remember the holy martyr Justina, who was brought to faith in Christ and then brought that same faith to her whole family. She was martyred with bishop Cyprian in Nicomedia. (258) And we also commemorate the holy Andrew, fool for Christ. By birth a Slav, he was bought as a slave and brought to Constantinople during the reign of emperor Leo the Wise. He was a man beautiful in body and in soul, and was moved to adopt the ascesis of folly for Christ’s sake. Feigning madness in the daytime and praying all night, he became a wonderworker in Constantinople. In the year 911, he entered into the rest of the Lord. (911) The Holy Bishop-Martyr Cyprian. The Holy Martyr Justina. The Holy Andrew, Fool for Christ. Common for Wednesday (see pages 52-54) Common for a Bishop-Martyr Troparion - Tone 4: You shared in the apostles’ way of life and succeeded to their throne, divinely inspired bishop. You found access to contemplation in the active life. Therefore, you rightly taught the word of truth and struggled for the faith to the shedding of your blood. O priest-martyr Cyprian, pray to Christ our God to save our souls. Kontakion - Tone 4: You lived piously as a bishop, and followed the path to martyrdom. Filled with divine wisdom, you put out the fire of sacrifice to idols. You were a defender of your flock. Therefore, to honor you we mystically sing: Our father Cyprian, by your prayers, deliver us always from tribulation. Readings: The Synaxarion (Lives of the Saints) The holy bishop martyr Cyprian. He was originally a pagan magician, in league with evil spirits. He was converted by the words and example of St. Justina and became a bishop of the church. He was beheaded with Justina in Nicomedia. (258) The holy martyr Justina, who was brought to faith in Christ and then brought that same faith to her whole family. She was martyred with bishop Cyprian in Nicomedia. (258) Epistle: Phil. 2:24-30 Gospel: Mark 6:46-7:1 According to the Gregorian Calendar for Pascha
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