Martyr · 1624
Queen Ketevan the Martyr
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
Queen Ketevan the Martyr (1624) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 7. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Queen Ketevan the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Queen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 7. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Queen Ketevan the Martyr, 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.