Martyr
Polyeuctus the Martyr of Melitene in Armenia
Martyr Polyeuctus of Melitene in Armenia († 259)
New Calendar January 9 Old Calendar January 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Polyeuktos was the first martyr in the Armenian city of Meletina. The Orthodox Church commemorates Polyeuctus the Martyr of Melitene in Armenia on January 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polyeuctus the Martyr of Melitene in Armenia as a patron when they bear the name Polyeuctus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Polyeuctus the Martyr of Melitene in Armenia, 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.