Saint
John Chimchimeli the Philosopher
Saint John Chimchimeli the Philosopher
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
Little information about the life of Saint John of Chimchimeli has been preserved, but we know that he was a great translator, philosopher, and defender of the Georgian Christian Faith. The Orthodox Church commemorates John Chimchimeli the Philosopher on February 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John Chimchimeli the Philosopher as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy John Chimchimeli the Philosopher, 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.