Saint · 1877
George
Saint George (John) of Georgia
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
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 September 21. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
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.