1 February. Venerable Anton Of Martkophi, The Stylite (6th Century)
Our holy father Anton of Martkopi arrived in Georgia in the 6th century with the rest of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers and settled in Kakheti to preach the Gospel of Christ. He always carried with him an icon of the Savior “Not-Made- By-Hands.” Anton made his home in the wilderness, and deer visited him every … [Read more…]