Martyr
Gerontius
Martyr Gerontius, and those with him, of Saint David Gareji Monastery, Georgia
New Calendar August 12 Old Calendar August 25
Why they are a saint
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries the Dagestanis were continually raiding and pillaging the Davit-Gareji Wilderness. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gerontius on August 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerontius as a patron when they bear the name Gerontius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gerontius, 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.