Great martyr
Prince Bidzini and Martyrs Princes Elizabar and Shalvi of Georgia
Greatmartyr Prince Bidzini and Martyrs Princes Elizabar and Shalvi, of Georgia
New Calendar September 18 Old Calendar October 1
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Prince Bidzini and Martyrs Princes Elizabar and Shalvi of Georgia for a confession sealed by death. Great martyrs are remembered for a public, costly confession of Christ unto death. His feast is kept with the other great martyrs of the calendar.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prince Bidzini and Martyrs Princes Elizabar and Shalvi of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Prince at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Prince Bidzini and Martyrs Princes Elizabar and Shalvi 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.