Hieromartyr
Platon of Banja Luka
New Calendar May 5 Old Calendar May 18
Why they are a saint
Platon of Banja Luka is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 5. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Platon of Banja Luka as a patron when they bear the name Platon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Platon of Banja Luka, 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.