On December 22, 2016, the Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church canonized King Bagrat III (978–1014). He was raised up at a moment when Georgia was divided into rival … [Read more…]
Saint Tbel Abuseridze (13th century) Commemoration: August 30 (Aug 17 Julius Calendar) Saint Tbel Abuseridze lived and worked in the 13th century. His father, Ivane, Eristavt-Eristavi of Upper Adjara, was … [Read more…]
Venerable Michael of Parekhi (7th–9th Century) May 27 (June 9, New Calendar) Venerable Michael of Parekhi was originally from Shavsheti, from the village of Norgiali. He was tonsured a monk … [Read more…]
Venerable Ioane of Manglisi 10th of April In Tbilisi’s Sioni Cathedral, near the southeast entrance of the deacon’s chamber, beneath a white marble slab, lie the relics of Saint John … [Read more…]
Saint George of Matskvereli (IX-X Century) 📅 Commemoration: April 2 Julian Calendar ( April 15 ) Saint George of Matskvereli was the Bishop of Atskuri, a renowned writer, and an … [Read more…]
Saint Evstati the Martyr – A Persian Convert to Christ (Memory July 29 / August 11) Saint Evstati, originally named Gvirobandak, was of Persian descent and a devoted fire-worshipper before … [Read more…]
Saint Mamai, Catholicos of Georgia – A Martyr for Christ (Memory May 3/16) On May 3rd (16th on the Julian Calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Mamai, who served … [Read more…]
Saint David the Builder, the Righteous and Godly King Troparion O Lord, the wonders You have performed among Your saints are truly marvelous! You glorified the righteous King David, who, … [Read more…]
The Venerable Life of Saint Spyridon of Tremithus Memory 25th of December Troparion At the First Council you appeared as a champion of Truth and a Wonderworker, O our … [Read more…]
Holy King Vakhtang Gorgasali (†502) Memory 13 December The Life and Legacy of the Holy and Right-Believing King Vakhtang Gorgasali The holy and right-believing King Vakhtang I, known as Gorgasali, … [Read more…]