3rd of September The historical records chronicling the lineage of chief shepherds in Georgia reveal that Saint Sarmean assumed leadership of the Georgian Apostolic Church in the year 767 (or 760, as some sources suggest) and served until 774. These were tumultuous years marked by Arab-Muslim rule in Georgia, during which the Arab authorities … [Read more…]
16 August Saint Razhden the Protomartyr, adorned with noble lineage from a Persian lineage, embarked on a sacred journey intertwined with divine providence. As the Holy King Vakhtang Gorgasali joined his destiny with the daughter of the Persian king Hormuzd III Balunducht, Saint Razhden’s fate became entwined with the currents of history. Upon his arrival … [Read more…]
16 August On the sacred Feast of the Annunciation in the year 1625, a monumental event transpired that shall forever resonate with honor and religious devotion. The brave Georgians, imbued with unwavering faith, triumphed over the forces of adversity in the hallowed Battle of Martqopi. This glorious victory was not merely a triumph in arms; … [Read more…]
Memory 28 April In the 1st century AD, a group of Georgian noble lords served the Albanian government in the southeastern Transcaucasus. These seventeen holy men, known as Sukia, Andrea, Anastasi, Talale, Teodorite, Ivkirion, Iordane, Kodrate, Lukiane, Momnanos, Nerangios, Polievktos, Iakob, Poka, Domentian, Bictor, and Zosime, arrived in the Armenian capital, Artashat, during the … [Read more…]
Memory 30 October (12 November) In 1446, Giorgi VIII ascended to the throne as the ruler of a unified Georgian kingdom. Renowned for his virtues, he was not only a valiant warrior but also a devout and God-fearing king. Throughout his twenty-year reign, he tirelessly fought to reunify his country, defending it from … [Read more…]
Memory 17 October In the sacred annals of history, let us recount the virtuous life and martyrdom of Saint Evdemoz, who graced the Georgian Orthodox Church during the mid-17th century, amid the reign of King Rostom-Khan, a convert to Islam. In those tumultuous times, the land was marred by dark deeds. King Luarsab II of … [Read more…]
Memory 29 June The life of St. Kaikhosro the Georgian has been transmitted to our era through the writings of Archbishop Timote (Gabashvili), a renowned Church figure and historian of the 18th century. In one of his passages describing the frescoes and commemoration books of the Holy Cross Monastery in Jerusalem, Bishop Timote mentions that … [Read more…]
Memory 21st July King Mirdat (408–410), the first martyred king of Georgia, was raised by his faithful grandfather, King Trdat, who instilled in him a deep love for God and his nation. Throughout his life, Mirdat cherished his grandfather’s wisdom and embodied noble virtues, including wisdom, valor, and courage. He fearlessly liberated Klarjeti from the … [Read more…]
Memory 21 July Saint Ioane was born as the son of a nobleman during the reign of King Davit Kuropalates. He developed a deep love for Christ and decided to abandon his family and worldly life to become a monk. Upon informing the royal court of his choice, he received a blessing from … [Read more…]
Memory 6th of September Saint Serapion, blessed as the abbot of the Monastery of St. John the Baptist nestled within the Davit-Gareji Wilderness, was graced by God with miraculous abilities. On one occasion, as St. Serapion embarked on a journey to the city, he trailed a short distance behind some of his fellow … [Read more…]