About St. Cyril of Alexandria
St. Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376–444) was a bishop, theologian, and one of the greatest defenders of Christian doctrine in the early Church. He served as Patriarch of Alexandria and played a central role in the Council of Ephesus in 431.
During this council, St. Cyril defended the teaching that Mary should be called Theotokos, meaning “Mother of God,”because the child she bore, Jesus Christ, is truly God and truly man.
St. Cyril also defended the unity of Christ’s divine and human natures against teachings that threatened the truth of the Incarnation. His writings helped preserve the Church’s understanding of Jesus Christ as one divine Person.
Because of his profound theological contributions and his defense of the faith, St. Cyril was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIII in 1882.
His feast day is celebrated on June 27.
What is the St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena?
The St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of St. Cyril for wisdom, faith, and spiritual understanding.
Who was St. Cyril of Alexandria?
St. Cyril of Alexandria was a bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church in the 5th century. He is known for defending the divinity of Christ and the title of Mary as Mother of God.
What is St. Cyril of Alexandria the patron saint of?
St. Cyril is often invoked by theologians, teachers, students, and those seeking wisdom and clarity in matters of faith.
When should I pray the St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena?
You can pray this novena anytime, especially before his feast day on June 27 or when seeking guidance in faith and truth.
How do I pray the St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days, present your intention, and ask St. Cyril to intercede for you before God.
Can I pray the St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena for wisdom?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for wisdom, discernment, understanding of Church teaching, and spiritual strength.
Why is St. Cyril important to Catholics?
St. Cyril helped defend essential Catholic teachings about Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. His writings continue to guide the Church today.
| Novena Begins: | June 18 |
| Feast Day: | June 27 |
Day 1 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Cyril of Alexandria Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mother of God.
You carried within your womb the infinite God whom no space can contain. Through you, the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, and through you the precious Cross of Christ is honored throughout the world.
Through you, the heavens rejoice, and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. Through you, the demons are defeated, and the tempter who rebelled against God was cast down. Through you, fallen humanity receives the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life.
Hail, Mother of God.
Through you, kings rule, and through you the Only-Begotten Son of God became the Light of the world, shining upon those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death.
O glorious St. Cyril of Alexandria, faithful defender of the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Help us to grow in love for Christ, to honor His Mother with true devotion, and to remain firm in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace we now humbly ask, if it is according to God’s holy will.
(Mention your request here…)
May we, together with you, proclaim the glory of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, and one day rejoice in His eternal kingdom.
Amen.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
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