The Holy Martyr Polychronius
Commemorated October 7
The Martyr Polychronius the Presbyter was the son of a landowner, raised with a love for work and in Christian piety. Reaching maturity, Polychronius left his parents' home for Constantinople and began to work for one of the rich vineyard owners.
The vineyard owner was amazed at the youth's love for toil and the ascetic life. For his fine work the saint received much money, with which he built a church. Soon he was ordained to the priesthood. According to Tradition, St Polychronius participated in the First Ecumenical Council. He was martyred by Arian heretics at the altar of the church (4th Century).
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Polychronius, 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 Polychronius; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
