Saint
George of Mount Athos
Venerable George of Georgia, on Mt. Athos († 1065)
New Calendar June 27 Old Calendar July 10
Why they are a saint
Saint George’s family had its roots in the region of Samtskhe in southern Georgia. George was born in Trialeti to the pious Jacob and Mariam. When George reached the age of seven, the God-fearing and wise Abbess Sabiana of Tadzrisi Monastery in Samtskhe took him under her care. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy George of Mount Athos, 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.