Martyr · 786
Abo of Tiflis
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
Abo of Tiflis (786) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 8. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abo of Tiflis as a patron when they bear the name Abo at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Abo of Tiflis, 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.