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Martyr · 6000
The 6000 Martyrs of Tbilisi
New Calendar November 13 Old Calendar November 26
Why they are a saint
The 6000 Martyrs of Tbilisi are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 13. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The 6000 Martyrs of Tbilisi as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 6000 Martyrs of Tbilisi, 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.