Saint · 1446
Jotham Zedgenidze
Saint Jotham Zedgenidze
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
In 1446 George VIII was crowned ruler of a united Georgian kingdom. Filled with every virtue, the valiant warrior and God-fearing king dedicated the twenty years of his reign to a ceaseless struggle for the reunification of his country.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jotham Zedgenidze as a patron when they bear the name Jotham at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Jotham Zedgenidze, 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.