Feast Day: July 7th
The Life of Saint Kyriaki: However, Kyriaki had consecrated both Soul and body to God, she replied: “I am a pure bride of my Christ and I desire to die a virgin.”…
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Prayers
Apolytikion: Thou didst prove an auspicious and pleasing sacrifice, a Holy offering, O valiant prizewinner Kyriaki, when thou broughtest thy Creator thine own spotless Soul; which Christ in turn hath glorified, for through thee, He poureth forth Divine gifts and endless graces upon the faithful who praise thee, since He is the Lover of mankind.
Kontakion: The Martyr of Christ hath called us all together now to praise and acclaim her wrestlings and her Godly feats; for possessed of bravery of mind, she hath proved worthy of her name, being lady and mistress of her mind and the passions of unseemliness.
Hymn of Praise: Saint Kyriaki, an only child, whose parents themselves died for the Faith – Her parents, God’s Saints. Saint Kyriaki, now an orphan, gave all she had to the poor: only her body and garment remained, and that, she sacrificed for Christ! Kyriaki, pure as the dew, refused the world’s enticements, refused the temptations of men, and disdained the terrors of the Earthly life. She went to suffering as to a wedding; enduring tortures and deep wounds, succored by the sweet name of Jesus! She suffered bitter pains, harsh humiliations, assured of Life Eternal in God’s Kingdom! Her whole body ran red with blood, but the joy of Paradise is sweet! O Kyriaki, God’s chosen one, wondrous Martyr for Christ, you were driven from the Earth with a sword, but crowned with Glory in Heaven! Teach us to honour the Faith: encourage us to give our lives for the Faith, by your Prayers, help us, O wonderful Spiritual candle, amidst the candles of Paradise.
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