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George
New Martyr George of Mytilene
New Calendar February 14 Old Calendar February 27
Why they are a saint
Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος, romanized: Geṓrgios; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army. Of Cappadocian Greek origin, he became a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy George, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.