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Martyr · 1130–1156
Dimitri Tavdadebuli
Dimitri Tavdadebuli (Self-Sacrificer)
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Dimitri Tavdadebuli (Self-Sacrificer) (1130–1156) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 28. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Dimitri Tavdadebuli as a patron when they bear the name Dimitri at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dimitri Tavdadebuli, 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.