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Hierarch
Polybius
Saint Polybius, Bishop in Cyprus
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Polybius stands on the calendar with the holy hierarchs. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is May 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polybius as a patron when they bear the name Polybius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Polybius, 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.