Saint Cyprian of Ustiug
A wealthy landowner who became a schema-monk and helped establish monastic life near Ustiug at the request of the local people.
A wealthy landowner who became a schema-monk and helped establish monastic life near Ustiug at the request of the local people.
Kontakion & Troparion2 hymnsReadHide
(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”) Having divinely armed yourself with the purity of your soul,
and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you pierced the armies of demons.
Therefore, we beseech you, O our Father Cyprian,
always intercede for us who honor you.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
In you, O venerable Father Father Cyprian, the image of God shone forth,
for you carried your cross and followed Christ.
By so doing you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away,
and to care instead for the soul since it is immortal.
Wherefore, your soul forever rejoices with the angels.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
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