Saint
Polyeuctus
Holy Hierarch Polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar February 5 Old Calendar February 18
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 5. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Polyeuctus as a patron when they bear the name Polyeuctus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Polyeuctus, 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.