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Saint · 6th c
The Thirteen Assyrian Fathers
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
Thirteen monks from Syria/Mesopotamia who evangelized Georgia (6th c.)
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The Thirteen Assyrian Fathers as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy The Thirteen Assyrian Fathers, 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.