Saint
Anthimus the Georgian
Saint Anthimus the Georgian
New Calendar September 27 Old Calendar October 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Anthimus was born in Georgia, and his parents were called John and Mary. The child received the name Andrew in Baptism, and his parents raised him as an Orthodox Christian.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthimus the Georgian as a patron when they bear the name Anthimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 27. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Anthimus the Georgian, 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.