Great martyr · c. 1565–1624
Ketevan of Georgia
Greatmartyr Ketevan, Queen of Georgia
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
Ketevan of Georgia was known as queen of Kakheti tortured to death in Shiraz for refusing to convert from Orthodoxy. The years given for this life are c. 1565–1624. Orthodox Christians honor that confession of Christ unto death. The New Calendar feast is September 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ketevan of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Ketevan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Ketevan of Georgia, 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.