Saint
Joseph the Elder and Wonderworker of Khevi
Venerable Joseph the Elder and Wonderworker of Khevi, Georgia
New Calendar October 7 Old Calendar October 20
Why they are a saint
Little is known about the life of Saint Joseph of Khevi. The Church is certain only that he was a native of Khevi (in northern Georgia) and served as a priest in that village. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph the Elder and Wonderworker of Khevi as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Joseph the Elder and Wonderworker of Khevi, 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.