Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor

Commemorated on December 1

Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor
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Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor

Commemorated on December 1

Philaret was a rich and illustrious dignitary, but he did not hoard his wealth.

Prophet Nahum

Commemorated on December 1

Prophet Nahum
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Prophet Nahum

Commemorated on December 1

The Holy Prophet Nahum, whose name means “God consoles,” was from the village of Elkosh (Galilee). He lived during the seventh century B.C.

St. Frumentius the Archbishop of Abyssinia, Ethiopia

Commemorated on November 30

St. Frumentius the Archbishop of Abyssinia, Ethiopia
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St. Frumentius the Archbishop of Abyssinia, Ethiopia

Commemorated on November 30

With the blessing of Saint Athanasius, Frumentius was elevated to become Bishop of Abyssinia and he returned to that country, which had sheltered him from his childhood.

St. Vakhtang Gorgasali, King of Georgia

Commemorated on November 30

St. Vakhtang Gorgasali, King of Georgia
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St. Vakhtang Gorgasali, King of Georgia

Commemorated on November 30

The holy and right-believing king Vakhtang I ascended the throne of Kartli at the age of fifteen.

Hieromartyr Abibus, Bishop of Nekresi in Georgia

Commemorated on November 29

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Hieromartyr Abibus, Bishop of Nekresi in Georgia

Commemorated on November 29

Saint Abibus of Nekresi was one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers who arrived in Georgia in the 6th century under the leadership of Saint John of Zedazeni.