Saint · 1776
Hilarion the New of Georgia
Saint Hilarion the New of Georgia
New Calendar February 14 Old Calendar February 27
Why they are a saint
Holy Hiero-schema monk Hilarion the Georgian (Ise Qanchaveli in the world) was born in 1776 in the village of Losiantkhevi, in the Shorapani district of Kutaisi. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hilarion the New of Georgia on February 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilarion the New of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Hilarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 14. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hilarion the New 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.