Hierarch
George of Mitylene
Saint George, Bishop of Mitylene
New Calendar May 16 Old Calendar May 29
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Mitylene, George of Mitylene is numbered with the saints of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George of Mitylene as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 16. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy George of Mitylene, 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.