Saint
Basil Ratishvili of Georgia
Saint Basil Ratishvili of Georgia
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Basil Ratishvili, one of the most prominent figures of the 13th-century Church, was the uncle of Catholicos Ekvtime III. The Orthodox Church commemorates Basil Ratishvili of Georgia on April 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Basil Ratishvili of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Basil at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 18. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Basil Ratishvili 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.