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Archil of Kakheti

Archil of Kakheti

Saint
†786

Archil of Kakheti († 786) — Saint.

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Archil of Kakheti was an 8th-century Georgian royal prince from the eastern region of Kakheti and a member of the Chosroid dynasty. During his rule, he faced the pressures of Arab conquests in the Caucasus, which forced him and his brother to seek refuge in Abasgia. Upon returning to his lands, he worked to rebuild his territory and promote Christianity among the mountain populations. He is primarily remembered for his refusal to convert to Islam during a later invasion, an act that led to his imprisonment and eventual martyrdom.

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