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Saint
King Askiot of Georgia
Holy King Askiot of Georgia
New Calendar January 27 Old Calendar February 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Askiot reigned in Georgia in the IX century. This pious ruler built many churches as well as several monasteries. He was killed by Arabs in the church of the castle at Artanugi, Georgia, which he had built. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take King Askiot of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name King at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 27. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy King Askiot 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.