Polyaenus of Rome

Holy Martyr Polyaenus of Rome was a Roman by birth and suffered for Christ in the second century, together with the Holy Martyrs Hermes and Serapion.

The three were thrown into prison. At the trial they firmly confessed their faith in Christ and refused to sacrifice to the idols. They were then dragged through narrow places without a road; striking against stones and sharp rock, they died and received the heavenly crowns.

St Polyaenus is commemorated on 31 August, in the new style.