18th of October. Venerable Grigol of Khandzta (†861)

On October 5, we commemorate the memory of Saint Grigol of Khandzta, a remarkable figure in the history of Georgia. Grigol was born into a noble family, part of the Meskhetian aristocracy, and was raised at the court of Kartlian ruler Nerse. From a young age, he displayed an exceptional aptitude for the sciences and … [Read more…]