Saint
Akaki Asistavi of Georgia
Saint Akaki Asistavi of Georgia
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Akaki Asistavi of Georgia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 7. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Akaki Asistavi of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Akaki at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Akaki Asistavi of 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.