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Saint · 6th c
Ioane of Zedazeni
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
Leader of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers who Christianized Georgia (6th c.)
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ioane of Zedazeni as a patron when they bear the name Ioane at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Ioane of Zedazeni, 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.