This saint has almost been identified in the consciousness of the people as the magician who repented, embraced Christianity, and, after being appointed bishop, was persecuted and martyred for his faith.
The biographer, after the vivid narration of the saint's life, deals with the great and contemporary problem of magic, in an era of satanic, human-sacrificial rituals, and also with the stance and actions of the Church against magic.
The book concludes with the "musical Service" of Saint Cyprian and the bibliography used.

Contents

Preface 9

A. SAINT CYPRIAN
1. "Antioch the Great" 15
2. Cyprian the magician 16
3. "Mother of Churches" 18
4. The young Justina 19
5. The devil attacks 21
6. The victory of Justina 23
7. The Magician repents 25
8. Member of the Church 31
9. Cyprian as bishop 36
10. Persecution and martyrdom 37
11. The Church honors the martyrs 43

B. MAGIC
1. A plague on society 45
2. What is magic? 46
3. Does magic exist? How is it undone 48
4. The Christian and magic 51
5. Protection from the devil 52
6. Not in his name 55

C. HOW MAGIC IS UNDONE
1. Prayers for undoing it 61
2. Prayer for the evil eye (enchantment) 72
3. Prayer for every illness 73
4. Other prayers 74
5. Prayers-Exorcisms 83

D. MUSICAL SERVICE 99

Bibliography 109
Books by G. D. Kouvelas 110