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Saint
Qiakhosro
St. Qiakhosro of Georgia
New Calendar June 16 Old Calendar June 29
Why they are a saint
St. Qiakhosro of Georgia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 16. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Qiakhosro as a patron when they bear the name Qiakhosro at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 16. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Qiakhosro, 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.