Hieromartyr
Polychronius of Babylon
Hieromartyr Polychronius, Bishop of Babylon, and those with him
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
Polychronius of Babylon served as Bishop of Babylon. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polychronius of Babylon as a patron when they bear the name Polychronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Polychronius of Babylon, 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.