Hieromartyr
Kirion II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
Hieromartyr Kirion II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
New Calendar June 27 Old Calendar July 10
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Kirion II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia among the saints named for that see. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kirion II as a patron when they bear the name Kirion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Kirion II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All 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.