Saint
Ephraim the Great of Atsquri
Saint Ephraim the Great of Atsquri
New Calendar April 15 Old Calendar April 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Ephraim the Great of Atsquri—one of the most important figures in the Georgian Church of the 8th and 9th centuries—was a disciple and companion of Saint Grigol of Khandzta. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ephraim the Great of Atsquri on April 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ephraim the Great of Atsquri as a patron when they bear the name Ephraim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 15. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Ephraim the Great of Atsquri, 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.