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St. Gabriel of Samtavro, Georgian confessor and fool-for-Christ
The post announces the commemoration of St. Gabriel (Urgebadze), a Georgian confessor of the faith and fool-for-Christ. He reposed on 2 November 1995. The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church canonized him on 20 December 2012 and set his feast day for 2 November. His relics rest in the Temple of the Transfiguration at the Samtavro women's monastery in Mtskheta.
The accompanying photograph shows an elderly bearded man in a dark robe and cap, holding a walking stick and wearing an icon around his neck.
Main points
- St. Gabriel Samtavreli reposed on 2 November 1995.
- Canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church on 20 December 2012.
- Feast day established as 2 November.
- Relics located at Samtavro monastery in Mtskheta.
- Photograph depicts him as an elderly ascetic with walking stick and icon.
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