Holy Martyr Barypsabas (2nd Century) — September 10 / September 23 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, September 10 according to the Julian Calendar (September 23 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Barypsabas.

Saint Barypsabas lived and laboured in the second century. He dwelt as a hermit and brought many to Christianity through his grace-filled preaching and his healings of the sick. The saint was put to death by pagans.