Hierarch · 10th century
Saint Polyeuctus Patriarch of Constantinople
Also known as Polyefktos
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (956-970), formerly a monk, known for boldness in defending the Church and called a "second Chrysostom." He baptized St. Olga of Kiev.
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Notes
Distinct from Martyr Polyeuctus of Melitene (Jan 9).
Sources: OrthodoxWiki (Polyeuctus of Constantinople); GOARCH calendar