New Martyr Polydorus of Cyprus (1794)
Commemorated September 3
Martyr Polydoros, from the city of Lefkosia on the island of Cyprus. For his conversion from Mohammedism to Christianity, the Turks hanged him after severely torturing him in New Ephesus in 1794. Many miracles were performed from his relics.
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Polydorus, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Polydorus; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
