Hieromartyr
Peter Polyansky, Metropolitan of Krutitsy
Hieromartyr and Metropolitan of Moscow and Krutitsy, Peter Polyansky
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
Metropolitan of Moscow and Krutitsy, Peter Polyansky stands on the calendar of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter Polyansky as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Peter Polyansky, Metropolitan of Krutitsy, 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.