A model of faith and the image of gentleness,
the example of your life has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance.
You obtained thus through being lowly,
gifts from on high,
and riches through poverty.
Cyril, our father and priest of priests,
intercede with Christ our God that He may save our souls.
Kontakion of Cyril, Abp. Of Jerusalem
First Tone
Thy speech inspired of God hath enlightened thy people to honour the One God, undivided in essence,
yet known and distinguished in His Three Persons, the Trinity.
Wherefore, with great joy we keep thy holy remembrance,
and we have thee as our intercessor, wise Cyril,
to pray unto God for us.