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St. Grigol of Khandzta
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St. Grigol of Khandzta

759–861 · Khandzta, Tao-Klarjeti · Feast October 5

Grigol was a Georgian noble who became a monk and led a revival of monastic life in Tao-Klarjeti, now in north-east Turkey. He founded the monastery of Khandzta and many others, wrote their rules and hymns, and lived to over a hundred. His life, written in the 10th century, is one of the classics of Georgian literature.

  • Feast: October 5 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 759–861
  • Place: Khandzta, Tao-Klarjeti
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