Hieromartyr
Abibus of Nekresi in Georgia
Hieromartyr Abibus, Bishop of Nekresi in Georgia
New Calendar November 29 Old Calendar December 12
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Nekresi in Georgia, Abibus of Nekresi in Georgia is numbered with the saints of the Church. Abibos of Nekressi was one of the thirteen Assyrian apostles of Georgia and the bishop of Nekresi who arrived in Georgia under the leadership of St. Ioane of Zedazeni. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abibus of Nekresi in Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Abibus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Abibus of Nekresi in Georgia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.