Saint
George Matskevereli of Georgia
Saint George Matskevereli of Georgia
New Calendar April 2 Old Calendar April 15
Why they are a saint
A few biographical details about Saint George of Atsquri have been preserved in the writings of the famous 10th-century Georgian hagiographers George Merchule and Basil of Zarzma. The Orthodox Church commemorates George Matskevereli of Georgia on April 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George Matskevereli of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 2. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy George Matskevereli of Georgia, 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.