{"title":"Saint Gabriel of Georgia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Gabriel of Georgia (1929–1995), also known as Blessed Gabriel the Fool-for-Christ, is one of the most beloved and recently glorified saints of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Born Goderdzi Urgebadze in Tbilisi, he felt a profound calling to the monastic life from childhood and was tonsured a monk, taking the name Gabriel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Soviet era, Father Gabriel performed one of the most dramatic acts of Christian witness in the 20th century: he publicly burned a large portrait of Lenin during a Communist parade in 1965, crying out that only Christ is Lord. He was arrested, subjected to psychiatric imprisonment, and endured years of persecution — yet he never wavered in his faith or his love for Christ and the Georgian people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for his ascetic life, prophetic gifts, and deep compassion for the poor and suffering, Saint Gabriel lived as a fool-for-Christ, concealing his holiness beneath apparent eccentricity. He reposed on November 2, 1995, and was glorified as a saint by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2012. His feast day is November 2. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Gabriel of Georgia, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-gabriel-of-georgia-embroidered-icon-patch-6x8-orthodox-saint-gabriel-urgebadze-machine-embroidered-icon-orthodox-gift","title":"Saint Gabriel of Georgia Embroidered Icon Patch Orthodox Icon – 6x8 – Embroidered","description":"Honor the beloved Georgian elder with this finely detailed machine embroidered icon of Saint Gabriel (Urgebadze) of Georgia. Known for his humility, prophetic insight, and fearless confession of Christ during the Soviet era, Saint Gabriel is venerated throughout the Orthodox world as a wonderworker and spiritual guide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 6x8 inch embroidered icon is carefully stitched with rich thread colors to highlight the saint’s gentle expression and monastic vestments. Designed for devotional use, icon corners, prayer spaces, or vestment-style applications, it offers the durability of embroidery while preserving the reverent aesthetic of traditional iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is stitched in-house on commercial embroidery machines using high-quality thread and stabilizer for crisp detail and long-lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Subject: Saint Gabriel of Georgia (Urgebadze)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Size: 6 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n• Technique: Machine embroidered\u003cbr\u003e\n• Style: Orthodox icon embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n• Backing: Fabric (non-adhesive)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Finish: Trimmed and ready for framing, sewing, or devotional display\u003cbr\u003e\n• Made in-house with professional embroidery equipment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Durable embroidered icon – not printed\u003cbr\u003e\n• Rich thread detail with traditional Orthodox styling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ideal for prayer corners, vestments, bags, or framed display\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lightweight yet sturdy construction\u003cbr\u003e\n• Faithfully produced for devotional and liturgical use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout Saint Gabriel of Georgia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Gabriel the Fool-for-Christ of Georgia (Urgebadze) lived a life of radical humility and fearless witness under Soviet persecution. Revered for his miracles, prophetic words, and deep love for Christ, he remains a powerful intercessor for those seeking repentance, courage, and spiritual renewal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Prayer corner icon\u003cbr\u003e\n• Orthodox Christian gift\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vestment or liturgical sewing application\u003cbr\u003e\n• Framed devotional embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n• Monastery or parish bookstore offering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf needed, gently spot clean. Do not machine wash. 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