Saint · 1755
Joseph
Saint Joseph, Catholicos of Georgia
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph (Jandierishvili) received his spiritual education at David-Gareji Monastery. He was endowed by the Lord with the gift of wonderworking. His prayers healed the terminally ill and demon-possessed.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Joseph, 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.