Saint
Repose of Venerable Shio the Anchorite of Georgia
New Calendar May 9 Old Calendar May 22
Why they are a saint
An Antiochian by birth, Saint Shio of Mgvime was among the Thirteen Syrian Fathers who preached the Christian Faith in Georgia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Venerable Shio the Anchorite of Georgia on May 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Venerable Shio the Anchorite of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Venerable Shio the Anchorite 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.