Hierarch
Anthimus of Georgia
Saint Anthimus, Bishop of Georgia
New Calendar June 13 Old Calendar June 26
Why they are a saint
Anthimus of Georgia is remembered as Bishop of Georgia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is June 13; this memory is kept in the Georgian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthimus of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Anthimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Anthimus 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.