Saint · 767
Sarmean
Saint Sarmean, Catholicos of Kartli, Georgia
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
The chronicles listing the generations of chief shepherds of Georgia reveal that Saint Sarmean was leader of the Georgian Apostolic Church from the year 767 (or 760, according to some sources) until the year 774. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sarmean on August 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sarmean as a patron when they bear the name Sarmean at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sarmean, 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.