Saint
Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia were the helpers and closest companions of Saint Nino, Enlightener of Georgia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia on January 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia, 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.