Saint · 1882
John of Georgia
Saint John of Georgia
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Archimandrite John (Basil Maisuradze in the world) was born in the town of Tskhinvali in Samachablo around 1882. The Orthodox Church commemorates John of Georgia on September 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy John 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.