Saint Joseph, Catholicos of Georgia

A life of faith

Joseph Jandierishvili served as a monk at Dodo’s monastery and later as bishop of Rustavi. He became Catholicos in 1755. The Georgian life remembers his private prayer and describes his resignation in 1764 for the peace of the Church. He retired to Akhmeta, cultivated a vineyard with his own hands and distributed most of its produce to poor people. He died in 1770.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Consider how work done quietly can provide something useful for a neighbor in need.

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