Saint · 13th century
Saints Pimen of Salosi and Anton Meskhi
Saints Pimen of Salosi and Anton Meskhi, Enlighteners of Dagestan and the North Caucasus people
New Calendar March 16 Old Calendar March 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Pimen the Fool-for-Christ and Anton Meskhi (of Meskheti, in southern Georgia) lived in the 13th century, when the Mongols were regularly invading Georgia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Pimen of Salosi and Anton Meskhi on March 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Pimen of Salosi and Anton Meskhi as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 16. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Pimen of Salosi and Anton Meskhi, pray to God for us.
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