"You trampled upon the basest pleasures..."

Sts. Cyrus and John the Unmercenaries (source)

  
You trampled upon the basest pleasures, and clearly proceeded towards the divine height of martyrdom through grace, O Cyrus and John, lights for the whole world. Therefore, we entreat you that we be delivered from the darkness of sin and from afflictions, as you pray to the God of all.
-Kathisma from the Matins for the feast of Sts. Cyrus and John the Unmercenaries

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St. Cyrus the Unmercenary (source)

  

Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!