Saint
Dodo of the Saint David-Gareji Monastery
Venerable Dodo of the Saint David-Gareji Monastery, Georgia
New Calendar May 17 Old Calendar May 30
Why they are a saint
A companion of Saint David of Gareji, Saint Dodo belonged to the royal family Andronikashvili. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dodo of the Saint David-Gareji Monastery on May 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dodo of the Saint David-Gareji Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Dodo at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dodo of the Saint David-Gareji Monastery, 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.