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Venerable Ioane-Tornike Of Mt. Athos (10th Century)

July 8, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Memory 25 June Tornike Eristavi (later Ioane of Mt. Athos) was a Georgian army commander famed for his victories in war and a favorite of King Davit Kuropalates. Eventually he abandoned … [Read more…]

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Saint Antimos of Iberia, Metropolitan of Wallachia (†1716) 

July 8, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Memory 26 June Saint Antimos of Iberia was one of the most highly educated people of his time. He was fluent in many languages, including Greek, Romanian, Old Slavonic, Arabic, … [Read more…]

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7th of May. Venerable David of The Gareji Monastery, Georgia

June 10, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Our Holy Father John of Zedazeni and his twelve disciples, Abibus of Nekresi, Anthony of Martqopi, David of Gareji, Zenon of Iqalto, Thaddeus of Stepantsminda, Jesse of Tsilkani, Joseph of Alaverdi, Isidore of … [Read more…]

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1st of June. Entrance of Saint Nino (Nina) the Enlightener into Georgia

June 1, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

The holy Apostles Andrew the First-called and Simon the Canaanite first preached the Christian Faith in Georgia in the 1st century, but at the beginning of the 4th century most … [Read more…]

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14th of May. Saint Tamar, Queen of Georgia

May 20, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

In 1166 a daughter, Tamar, was born to King George III (1155-1184) and Queen Burdukhan of Georgia. The king proclaimed that he would share the throne with his daughter from … [Read more…]

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20st of May. Venerable Ioane of Zedazeni and His Twelve Disciples (6th century)

May 20, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Our Holy Father Ioane of Zedazeni and his twelve disciples, Abibos of Nekresi, Anton of Martqopi, Davit of Gareji, Zenon of Iqalto, Tadeos of Stepantsminda, Ise of Tsilkani, Ioseb of … [Read more…]

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27th of January. Saint Nino, Equal To The Apostles And Enlightener Of Georgia (†335 AD)

April 2, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

The virgin Nino of Cappadocia was a relative of Great-martyr George and the only daughter of a widely respected and honorable couple. Her father was a Roman army chief by … [Read more…]

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23st of April. Holy Martyrs Of Kvabtakhevi Monastery (†1386)

April 2, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

In the 14th century, during the reign of King Bagrat V (1360–1394), Timur (Tamerlane) invaded Georgia seven times. His troops inflicted irreparable damage on the country, seizing centuries-old treasures and razing … [Read more…]

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15th of April. Saint Giorgi of Atsquiri (9th–10th Centuries)

April 2, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Few biographical details about St. Giorgi of Atsquri have been preserved in the writings of the famous 10th-century Georgian hagiographers Giorgi Merchule and Basil of Zarzma. St. Giorgi of Atsquri … [Read more…]

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29th of March. Venerable Father Pimen, Fool-For-Christ And Enlightener of Dagestan And His Companion Anton Meskhi, The Censurer of Kings (13th Century)

April 2, 2022 by mamao.thoma Leave a Comment

Saint Pimen the Fool-for-Christ and Anton Meskhi (of Meskheti, in southern Georgia) lived in the 13th century, when the Mongols were regularly invading Georgia. The entire country, and the Church … [Read more…]

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