Hierarch
Anthony of Chqondidi
Saint Anthony, Metropolitan of Chqondidi, and Saint Jacob, Elder of Chqondidi
New Calendar October 13 Old Calendar October 26
Why they are a saint
Anthony of Chqondidi, Metropolitan of Chqondidi, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthony of Chqondidi as a patron when they bear the name Anthony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Anthony of Chqondidi, 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.