Saint · 18th century
Onuphrius of Saint David Gareji Monastery
Saint Onuphrius of Saint David Gareji Monastery, Georgia
New Calendar September 29 Old Calendar October 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Onuphrius of Gareji (Otar Machutadze in the world) lived and labored in the 18th century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onuphrius of Saint David Gareji Monastery on September 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onuphrius of Saint David Gareji Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Onuphrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 29. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Onuphrius of Saint David Gareji Monastery, 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.