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Saint
Polycarp of Briansk
Venerable Polycarp of Briansk
New Calendar February 23 Old Calendar March 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Polycarp of Briansk, in the world, was Prince Peter Ivanovich Boryatinsky, a descendant of Saint Michael, Prince of Chernigov (September 20). The Orthodox Church commemorates Polycarp of Briansk on February 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polycarp of Briansk as a patron when they bear the name Polycarp at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 23. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Polycarp of Briansk, 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.