Hierarch
Samuel, Second Catholicos of Georgia
Hierarch Samuel, Second Catholicos of Georgia
New Calendar November 30 Old Calendar December 13
Why they are a saint
Samuel, Second Catholicos of Georgia stands on the calendar of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Samuel as a patron when they bear the name Samuel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Samuel, Second Catholicos 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.