Saint
Gabriel the Georgian of Mount Athos
Venerable Gabriel the Georgian of Mount Athos
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Gabriel was a monk of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mt. Athos. In summer he would withdraw to the inaccessible cliffs, and in winter he would return to the monastery and observe a strict rule of silence. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gabriel the Georgian of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Gabriel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel the Georgian of Mount Athos, 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.