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New martyr · 1897
George of Chios
Holy New Martyr George of Chios (1897)
New Calendar December 9 Old Calendar December 22
Why they are a saint
He was born of Christian parents on Chios. As a boy he was caught stealing melons from a garden with some companions. Brought before the Turkish judge, in fear of punishment he agreed to become a Muslim with the name Ahmed. (This was common practice under the Turkokratia: a Christian brought before the courts would be offered his freedom in return for conversion to Islam.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George of Chios as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy George of Chios, 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.