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Saint
Feast of the Svetitskhoveli
Feast of the Svetitskhoveli (Life-Giving Pillar)
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Feast of the Svetitskhoveli (Life-Giving Pillar) is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on August 16, honoring an event in the Church's life rather than telling a life story. No further details are recorded here.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Feast of the Svetitskhoveli as a patron when they bear the name Feast at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Feast of the Svetitskhoveli, 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.