Saint
Polycarp
Venerable Polycarp, the Archimandrite of the Kiev Caves († 1182)
New Calendar July 24 Old Calendar August 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Polycarp the Archimandrite entered the Kiev Caves Monastery, where he received monastic tonsure and struggled for the salvation of his soul. The Orthodox Church commemorates Polycarp on July 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polycarp as a patron when they bear the name Polycarp at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Polycarp, 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.