Hierarch
Gabriel of Imereti
Saint Gabriel, Bishop of Imereti
New Calendar January 25 Old Calendar February 7
Why they are a saint
Gabriel of Imereti is remembered as Bishop of Imereti. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is January 25.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gabriel of Imereti as a patron when they bear the name Gabriel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 25. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel of Imereti, 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.