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Bidzina Cholokashvili

Bidzina Cholokashvili

October 1 · †1660

Bidzina Cholokashvili († 1660) — Saint, military personnel. Feast day: 1 October.

Early modern timesGeorgiaMartyrs
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Bidzina Cholokashvili was a Georgian military official and Christian martyr who lived during the 17th century. Serving as a sakhltukhutsesi in the Kingdom of Kakheti during the 1630s, he was a prominent figure in regional politics and military affairs. He supported Teimuraz during his conflict with Rostom and participated in military campaigns to expand royal authority. Following the Bakhtrioni Uprising in 1659, he faced severe consequences for his actions and his refusal to change his religious beliefs.

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