Saint · 1073–1125
David the Builder of Georgia
David the Builder, King of Georgia
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
David the Builder, King of Georgia (1073–1125) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 26. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 David the Builder of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name David at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy David the Builder 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.