Venerable Martyr Michael — July 29 / August 11 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, July 29 according to the Julian Calendar (August 11 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Venerable Martyr Michael (IX century).

Venerable Martyr Michael, a disciple of Saint Theodore of Edessa (commemorated July 9), was beheaded in the ninth century for his confession of Christ. His memory is also celebrated on May 23.