Saints of Orthodoxy

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.”
St. Ashot I Curapalati

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

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