Saint
John the Georgian of Mount Athos
Venerable John and Gabriel the Hageorites (Georgian Church)
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
Saint John was born the son of a nobleman during the reign of King Davit Kuropalates. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the Georgian of Mount Athos on July 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Georgian of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John the Georgian of Mount Athos, 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.