Saint · 11th century
Hilarion of Tvali
Saint Hilarion of Tvali
New Calendar July 24 Old Calendar August 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Hilarion of Tvali (Tulashvili) served as abbot of Khakhuli Monastery in southwestern Georgia at the beginning of the 11th century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hilarion of Tvali on July 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilarion of Tvali as a patron when they bear the name Hilarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 24. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hilarion of Tvali, 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.