Holy King Vladislav of Serbia (†1239) — September 24 / October 7 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, September 24 according to the Julian Calendar (October 7 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Holy King Vladislav of Serbia.

Holy King Vladislav of Serbia, son of Holy Stefan of Serbia, ruled the country for seven years. He was distinguished by compassion and cared for the sick, the wanderers, and the poor. The blessed one built a monastery at Mileševo, where he also reposed in the year 1239; he was buried there.