Hierarch
Melchizedek I, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
Saint Melchizedek I, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Melchizedek I, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia among the saints named for that see. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Melchizedek I as a patron when they bear the name Melchizedek at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Melchizedek I, 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.