Ioane, Stepane and Esaia

The Saints Ioane, Stepane and Esaia are three Georgian saints commemorated together, called in the Church of Georgia "the Righteous". Among the saints canonized by the Church of Georgia, only four bear this title: Saint Ilia Chavchavadze, known as the "father" and "uncrowned king" of the Georgian nation, and Saints John, Stephen and Isaiah the Georgians.

It is believed that Saints John, Stephen and Isaiah lived in Jerusalem and guarded the Tomb of the Lord. It is probable that the Church of Georgia judged them worthy of special honour in recognition of their devoted service at the Tomb of the Saviour. For several centuries the Church of Georgia has glorified them and asked for their intercession before the Lord. They are commemorated on 4 November (new style).