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Martyr
Polychronia
Holy Martyr Polychronia
New Calendar April 23 Old Calendar May 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Polychronia (Polychronίa) was the mother of the Holy Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer and was from the city of Lydda (Diospolis) in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Polychronia on April 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polychronia as a patron when they bear the name Polychronia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Polychronia, 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.