Saint Samuel, Catholicos of Georgia

A life of faith

Samuel succeeded Peter as Catholicos of Georgia in the early sixth century. The Georgian life describes him as Byzantine in origin and says that he came to Kartli with Peter at King Vakhtang’s request. He served during the reigns of Dachi and Bakur. The account places the building of the church at Tskarostavi in Javakheti during his leadership.

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

A reflection

Remember the people whose steady service helps a community continue across generations.

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