Canon to the Holy Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra (first)

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In the church calendar, the memory of Hypatius the Wonderworker is celebrated on April 13. This day honors the Hieromartyr Hypatius of Gangra, who became famous for his ability to heal spiritual and physical ailments.

Life of the Holy Father

Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra served in the city of Gangra, in the territory of today's Turkey. During the reign of Emperor Constantius, the saint was able to drive out an evil snake that had crawled into the king's palace. At the same time, he used only the power of prayer. For this he was generously rewarded with various gifts, which Hypatius donated to those in need.

He participated in the First Ecumenical Council in the city of Nicaea. There the Ariev heresy was anathematized. Everything happened in 325. Upon returning to Gangry from Constantinople in 326, the cleric was attacked in a remote area by followers of Felicissimus and Novatus. They wounded Hypatius with sharp spears and swords, and then threw him from a high mountain into a swamp.

Just like the Holy Great Martyr Stephen, the wonderworker prayed for the health of his offenders. But the woman hit him in the head with a stone, which led to the death of the bishop. The robbers hid the dead body in the barn. One peasant's straw was stored there. It was he who found the body, identified it and notified the residents of the city. The townspeople greatly revered and loved the clergyman, so they buried the saint’s relics with honor.

According to legend, the woman who killed the bishop beat herself with a stone all the way to the burial, and after the funeral she was healed of demonic possession.

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A very revered bishop in Russian land. In 1330, the Ipatievsky Monastery was built in the city of Kostroma. Here the appearance of the Most Pure Mother of God and the Child took place, as well as the saints Apostle Philip and Martyr Hypatius. In this temple to this day there is a reliquary that contains a piece of the relics of the saint.

Many chants, odes of praise and teachings are dedicated to this saint. A service was written in his honor, which is held on the day of remembrance of the great martyr. An icon of such a saint as Hypatius of Gangra is capable of healing and performing miracles. It should be given to those who are experiencing temporary troubles in life. There are several options for depicting a saint on an icon:

• The saint instructs the worshipers of Gangra;
• The king's servants came to the temple to take the bishop to the emperor;
• Saint before the Emperor;
• The miracle worker baptizes unbelievers;
• The bishop heals and resurrects the wife of a local official;
• Hypatius kills with a cross a serpent that emerged from the depths of the sea;
• The saint is fried like a fish;
• The horses lure Hypatius and he crashes;
• Burning of a saint in a cauldron;
• The miracle worker puts the demonic creature to shame;
• The bishop is placed under a stone and melted tin is poured down his throat;
• Appearance in prison to Hypatius the Savior;
• The saint is boiled;
• The bishop's legs and arms are cut off;
• Killed by a stone;
• The saint in the face of the hegemon.

Everyone decides which version of the image they need. Moreover, in ancient Russian icon painting there was no image of a saint.

Icon of Hypatius of Gangra

The icon of the Orthodox martyr Hypatius of Gangra has special meaning for Christians. In front of the shrine, many people pray for health and healing from various types of ailments.

The great image of St. Hypatius of Gangra is deeply revered in our country. It is not without reason that Orthodox believers are imbued with love and respect for the saint. Hypatius is an example of a highly spiritual person who defended his religious views until his death, winning over hundreds of idolaters to Christianity. His prayer icon is a source of strength and hope for every believer.

History of the icon

The Great Martyr, born in Asia Minor, loved the Lord from early childhood, deciding to devote his entire life to faith. Hypatius did not spend a single day without prayer. His favorite pastime was visiting the temple and talking with the Lord. At a young age, the saint received holy orders. He always helped the poor and poor, preached, and convinced many pagans to turn to Christ. The residents loved the priest and turned to him for help, admiring his virtue and sincerity. Even during his lifetime, the righteous man had the most wonderful abilities to save people from diseases, both physical and mental.

Hypatius of Gangra remained as a spiritual minister for 40 years, performing good deeds. When the preacher turned 90 years old, apostates attacked him, not wanting to put up with his creed. The robbers stabbed Hypatius to death with swords and smashed his head with a stone. Local residents buried the bishop with honor and dignity. Even after death, the Orthodox martyr performed good deeds, helping people.

Christians pay high veneration to the saint not only for his righteous and worthy life devoted to faith. Like Jesus Christ, Saint Hypatius of Gangra performed a truly lofty spiritual act, healing his own punisher from a fatal illness.

Where is the miraculous image of Hypatius of Gangra?

The Orthodox bishop gained enormous fame and respect on Russian soil. His face adorns many sacred places in our country. In Kostroma, in the Ipatievsky Monastery, there is the most revered image of the saint. A piece of his relics is also kept there. Many believers from different parts of Russia come to the sacred monastery to touch the incorruptible remains of the martyr and pray before his face.

Description of the icon of Hypatius of Gangra

Icon painters on shrines depict Hypatius in the form of a gray-haired old man with a long beard. The saint is dressed in simple priestly robes. In one hand he has the Holy Book, with the other hand the monk gives God's blessing. You can often find icons that depict events from the life of the martyr:

• Rebirth of a woman who died of illness;
• Preaching the Holy Scriptures and instructing the pagans on the righteous path;
• Appearance of the Son of God before the saint;
• Words of parting words and instructions to priests.

Each image depicting the face of the great martyr Hypatius of Gangra contains a special meaning and is of great value for Orthodox believers.

What do they pray for in front of the icon of Hypatius of Gangra?

Every deeply religious Christian has the face of St. Hypatius in his home iconostasis. Before his image they pray:

• about healing from infertility;
• about easy childbirth and good health of the newborn;
• about getting rid of any ailments and troubles associated with conceiving a child, childbirth, the course of pregnancy, the birth of a baby and the well-being of the mother;
• on the relief of physical pain during illness;
• about inner peace and happiness;
• about healing the soul from grief and heart wounds;
• about help with serious difficulties in life;
• about reconciliation after strong quarrels in the family.

Days of celebration

A special date in the calendar of Orthodox holidays is April 13. On this day, honor is given and the miraculous deeds performed by Saint Hypatius of Gangra are remembered. The martyr occupies a special place among Orthodox saints. Many church songs, akathists and sermons were written in his honor. On the day of his memory, a special service is held, written in the name of the great miracle worker.

Prayer before the icon of Hypatius of Gangra

“Oh, great saint of the Lord! Illustrious and most holy Hypatius! I direct the words of my prayer to you. Save our souls from suffering. Get rid of sorrows, failures and sadness. Give recovery to those suffering from painful diseases. Don't let illness take over our bodies and souls. Our hope is only in you. O holy martyr, servant of the Heavenly Father! Give us your intercession and become our patron. We rely only on you. Only you are able to prevent diseases from destroying our lives and heal us from the most terrible ailments. Let the will of the Lord be done. Forever and ever. Amen".

There are a large number of phenomena that prove the miraculous abilities and healing power of the holy righteous Hypatius. God's saint comes to the rescue and gives recovery to everyone who sincerely believes and whose prayers directed to the saint come from the bottom of their hearts. Do not hesitate to ask the saints for help in difficult moments of life, because any prayer can cleanse the soul of negativity, even if it is a silent request. We wish you strong faith and peace in your soul. Take care of yourself and don't forget to press the buttons and

Hypatius of Gangra, what they pray for

Before purchasing an icon of the saint, you should find out how Hypatius of Gangra helps. Orthodox Christians try to have this sacred face at home and pray to it to solve the following problems:

• the ability to get pregnant if there are no health problems;
• cure infertility as a medical diagnosis;
• alleviate the difficult course of labor;
• prevent miscarriage;
• avoid heavy bleeding;
• give birth to a safe, healthy baby;
• establish breastfeeding;
• reduce pain and suffering in various diseases;
• protect yourself from evil spirits and negative emotional influences;
• heal emotional wounds;
• resolve difficult everyday situations.

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To solve all the above difficulties, a prayer to Hypatius of Gangra is read before the icon. Its text is as follows:

The luminous star of the Trisolar Light, introducing the Trisolar Light into the world by your apostolic preaching of the Gospel of God, sacred teaching, hieromartyr, hierarch of Christ, God-blessed Hypatia. You have received from the Holy Trinity equal-to-the-apostles grace, seraphim love in bitterness towards God, like the supreme apostle Peter, and cherubic wisdom, many-read in teaching, like the second Paul.

Having enlightened countless nations with your wisdom and piety, ever diligently imitating the universal Teacher, the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ. For his sake, I humbly pray to your God-imitating fatherly compassion: look mercifully with your God-bright eyes on my present unworthiness, as an all-loving father according to God, and an ever-zealous teacher of our salvation, and the rightful builder of all in the Mountains, the adamantine wall of Orthodoxy and the most luminous pillar, leading the second Israel into the all-enlightening Zion of the Mountains.

Try to help our army in battle soon. Always ask all Orthodox Christians from the Holy Trinity for peace and silence, spiritual salvation and long-term health in the body, the air of goodness, the earth of prosperity, the unfruitful blessings, and upbringing in the law of the Lord, and the increase of all good things. And after living this life, vouchsafe with your holy prayers to make the Christian death good, shameless and peaceful, with the Most Reverend Confession and with the communion of the Holy Immortal Heavenly and Life-Giving Mysteries of Christ, and with the prayer of oil, the unhindered passage of the aerial ordeals, the inheritance with the saints of the all-joyful, ever-present life in it Together with the angelic ranks, we will offer unceasing praise to the Father with His Only Begotten Son and with His Most Holy, Good and Life-Giving Spirit, and to you, your great fatherly merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

To solve women's problems, it is often customary to read an akathist to Hypatia of Gangr.

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• Hypatius // Orthodox Encyclopedia. - M.: Church-Scientific, 2011. - T. XXVI: “Joseph I Galisiot - Isaac the Syrian.” — P. 162—168. — 752 p. — 39,000 copies. — ISBN 978-5-89572-048-6.
• Memory of the Holy Hieromartyr Hypatius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Gangra // Lives of the Saints in Russian, set out according to the guidance of the Chetyih-Menya of St. Demetrius of Rostov: 12 books, 2 books. add. - M.: Moscow. Synod. typ., 1903-1916. — Vol. VII: March, Day 31.
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Legends about the miracle worker Hypatia

During his life and work, many miracles happened under the leadership of the bishop. They say that in one locality the spring had very bitter water. The saint was able to turn it into something sweet.

In another place, he was able to give free rein to the healing spring that bubbled up from underground. And finding himself near the river in the dark, bright lights rose from it, which illuminated the path and prevented the worshiper from falling into the water.

After his death, the relics of the saint more than once healed sick people who came to them to pray and asked for help.

The name of this Christian saint is mentioned very often in Abkhazian traditions. It became popular due to the incorrect identification of the city of Gangra with the name of the saint. In this city there was a pulpit of a real saint. Therefore, the origin of some local noble families is attributed to Saint Hypatius.

Saint Bishop Hypatius of Gangra is revered by both Orthodox and Catholic Christians.

The Lord is always with you!

Notes[ | ]

1. ↑ 1234
   Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia / Ed. prof. A. P. Lopukhina. - St. Petersburg, 1904. - T. V. - P. 996.
2. ↑ 123
   Complete Orthodox Theological Encyclopedic Dictionary. - St. Petersburg: P. P. Soykin Publishing House, 1912. - T. I. - P. 949.
3. The Life of the Holy Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra (inaccessible link)
4. MARTYROLOGIUM ROMANUM. NOVEMBER
5. When and by whom was the Ipatiev Monastery founded? // kostromka.ru.