Holy Ruler
Saint David, King of Georgia (1089-1130)
January 26 Old CalendarFebruary 8 New Calendar
Life
He renewed and strengthened Georgia as a state. As a great zealot of the Christian faith he built many new churches throughout Georgia and repaired the old ones. He is considered the regenerator of the Orthodox faith in Georgia.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 26. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 26
The full reading for January 26 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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