Martyr · 8th century
Martyrs David and Constantine of Argveti
Also known as დავით და კონსტანტინე არგვეთელი · David Argveteli · Constantine Argveteli
Noble brothers and princes of Argveti in western Georgia who led resistance to the Arab invasion under Marwan ibn Muhammad and were executed about the 740s.
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Notes
Reposed c. 740s. Patrons of Motsameta Monastery near Kutaisi. One commemoration of two named martyrs.
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