Saint · † 1406
Cyprian
Repose of St Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia († 1406)
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Repose of St Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia († 1406) is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on September 16, honoring an event in the Church's life rather than telling a life story. No further details are recorded here.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyprian as a patron when they bear the name Cyprian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cyprian, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.