Orthodox Icon Saint Cyprian

Orthodox Icion Saint Cyprian

The Orthodox Icon of Saint Cyprian is lovingly crafted in natural poplar wood. Its technique is lithography, while the wood is carved with a wavy outline that gives a modern touch to the icon.

Its embossed representation makes it a unique piece which requires high craftsmanship to be made. Its special design manages to combine traditional and modern elements, making it the most loved icon design in the customers preferences!

It is manufactured in Greece by experienced craftsmen and is produced in 4 dimensions in order to cover every need. Finally, it is worth noting that it has been specially treated and varnished to have maximum resistance to time and damage.

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Saint Cyprian

Saint Cyprian was a rich, noble, philosopher from Carthage, Libya. He lived in the years of Decius (249 - 251 AD) and practiced the art of magic in Antioch.

Once a pagan named Aglaidas fell in love with a Christian woman named Justa. The girl did not respond to his love and he took refuge in the famous magician Kyprianos. But all of Cyprian's magic tricks proved useless in the face of the Christian daughter's steadfast refusal. Admitting the bankruptcy of his art, he burned his magical books before bishop Anthim, and asked to be baptized and become a priest. Indeed, he ascended all the priestly ranks and after the death of bishop Anthimos, he was elected bishop of Carthage. He also took Justa with him, whom he ordained a deaconess, renaming her Iustina.Cyprian and Justine devoted their lives to the spread of Christianity, until they were captured by the pagans. Their end was martyrdom. By order of Emperor Diocletian, they were beheaded. Their remains were collected by pious Christians and taken to Rome.

Over the years, the faithful, due to Cyprian's old occupation with magic, combined him with exorcisms. In fact, there is a wish against witchcraft attributed to Saint Cyprian.

Orthodox Church celebrates his memory on October 2

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Orthodox Icon Saint Cyprian