TESTIMONY

Help After a Long Search

The Story of Irina Ribadze · Tbilisi, Georgia

For a long time, I suffered from candidiasis of the facial skin.

I consulted various doctors, underwent treatment, and even visited well-known therapeutic resorts, but the illness did not recede.

Eventually, I travelled to Samtavro Monastery, to the resting place of Saint Gabriel Urgebadze.

I returned several times to pray, asking the Lord for help, and took blessed oil home with me.

In time, my condition improved significantly.

With all my heart, I thank the Lord for His mercy and Saint Gabriel for his prayerful intercession before the Throne of God.

“The saints always lead a person to Christ, the Source of every healing.”

Glory to God for all things!

From the testimony of Irina Ribadze. Tbilisi.

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