Saint · 18th century
Kaikhosro the Georgian
Saint Kaikhosro the Georgian
New Calendar June 16 Old Calendar June 29
Why they are a saint
The life of Saint Kaikhosro the Georgian has been passed down to our century in the works of Archbishop Timote (Gabashvili), a famous Church figure and historian of the 18th century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Kaikhosro the Georgian on June 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kaikhosro the Georgian as a patron when they bear the name Kaikhosro at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 16. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Kaikhosro the Georgian, 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.