Saint · 5th C
Habib
Hieromartyr Habib, Bishop of Nekressi in Georgia (5th C)
New Calendar November 29 Old Calendar December 12
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Habib, Bishop of Nekressi in Georgia (5th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 29. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Habib as a patron when they bear the name Habib at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Habib, 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.