John, Abbot of Khandzta

Venerable John (ninth century) was abbot of the Khandzta Monastery, in Klarjeti, and completed the building of the monastery's new church. He is venerated as a saint in the Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers and Mothers of Klarjeti of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, canonized in October 2002 (by other data in 2003); he is commemorated on 5 October (old calendar).

The Life of Venerable Gregory of Khandzta, written in 951 by George Merchule, calls him the brother of Jibril (Gabriel) and abbot of Khandzta, who carried to completion the construction of the new church. No other details of his life survive.