Saint
Michael of Parekhi
Venerable Michael of Parekhi
New Calendar May 27 Old Calendar June 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Michael of Parekhi was a native of the village of Norgiali in the Shavsheti region of southern Georgia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Michael of Parekhi on May 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael of Parekhi as a patron when they bear the name Michael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Michael of Parekhi, 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.