Saint · 10th century
John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri
Saint John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri, also called Chrysostom
New Calendar March 10 Old Calendar March 23
Why they are a saint
In the second half of the 10th century King Davit Kuropalates founded Khakhuli Monastery in the historical region of Tao, at the gorge of the Khakhuli River, where it joins the Tortumi River. The Orthodox Church commemorates John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri on March 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 10.
Prayer
O holy John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri, 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.