Nea Ionia Gabriel: The journey of Saint Cyprian, a timeless message of repentancetranslated

The pious memory of the Holy Glorious Hieromartyr Cyprian the Wonderworker and the Holy Glorious Martyr Iustina was celebrated with due splendor in the eponymous Holy Chapel of the Anastasiadei Foundation in Heraklion, Attica. On the eve of the feast, a Holy Wood reception was held and then the Great Solemn Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aeneos Mr. Makarios, who even preached the divine word.

On the day of the holiday, in the morning, Friday October 2, the Orthros was chanted and then the Solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated, officiated by the local Pastor, His Eminence Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalcedon Mr. Gabriel.

Before the dismissal, Metropolitan Mr. Gabriel referred to the wonderful life of Saint Cyprian, emphasizing that his journey from the darkness of magic to true faith and total dedication to Christ is a timeless message of the power of repentance and God's Grace.

On the evening of the holiday, Vespers was celebrated and then litany of the Holy Wood, the Holy Icon and the Holy Relics of Saints Cyprian and...