Saint
Shalva of Akhaltsikhe
St. Shalva of Akhaltsikhe in Georgia
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Shalva of Akhaltsikhe was a brilliant military commander in the army of Queen Tamar and the prince of Akhaltsikhe. The Orthodox Church commemorates Shalva of Akhaltsikhe on June 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Shalva of Akhaltsikhe as a patron when they bear the name Shalva at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17.
Prayer
O holy Shalva of Akhaltsikhe, 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.