Saint
Hippolytos of Rome
Hippolytos, Pope of Rome
New Calendar January 30 Old Calendar February 12
Why they are a saint
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 others suffered during the third century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hippolytos of Rome on January 30.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hippolytos of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Hippolytos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 30.
Prayer
O holy Hippolytos of Rome, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.