St. Ashot ICurapalati
the Great · King of Artanuji
Martyr· Red: Colour of spilt blood
“...was not only a leader who campaigned vigorously for the unification of Georgia—he was truly a godly-minded man.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
8th century
Armenia
Death
829
Ardanuç, Georgia
Life path
- Married, with Children
- King
- Enlightened by God
Undertakings & Callings
- Founding a monastery
- Defending the faith
Sufferings
- Murder