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Hieromartyr
George
Hieromartyr George
New Calendar July 4 Old Calendar July 17
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps George among those who died for Christ. George, also George of Lydda was an early Christian martyr. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
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 July 4. 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.