John of Manglisi
A Georgian ascetic spiritually formed in the David-Gareja wilderness who was consecrated bishop of Manglisi and founded a monastery. He labored for the faith in difficult circumstances during the late 17th and 18th centuries.
A Georgian ascetic spiritually formed in the David-Gareja wilderness who was consecrated bishop of Manglisi and founded a monastery. He labored for the faith in difficult circumstances during the late 17th and 18th centuries.
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In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,
an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you;
your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father John,
entreat Christ our God
that our souls may be saved.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
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