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Saints Cyprian and Justina Icon Set with Incense and Charcoal - Orthodox Gift Set Saint Cyprian lived in the 3rd century AD. and came from a wealthy Carthaginian family. As a pagan he was a famous magician of his time and according to some biographers he communicated with Satan. Saint Justina came from Antioch and was originally a pagan. But when she heard about Christ from a deacon, she believed in Him and was baptized a Christian. A young man named Aglaidas fell madly in love with her but she rejected him because she wanted to dedicate her life to Jesus Christ. Aglaidas then turned to Cyprian, in order to make Justina his own with the power of evil spirits. As soon as Cyprian realized that his spells were powerless in front of the Saint, he burned the pagan books and was baptized a Christian. Later the people elected him Bishop of Carthage. From the position of Bishop he showed apostolic zeal and ordained Justina a deacon and abbess.