Saint
George of Mount Maleon in the Peloponnesus
Venerable George of Mt. Maleon in the Peloponnesus (9th C)
New Calendar April 4 Old Calendar April 17
Why they are a saint
Saint George lived during the ninth century. His parents arranged a marriage for him, but he refused to marry the woman they had chosen. He entered the monastery on Mount Maleon in the Peloponnesus, and many disciples gathered around him. 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 Maleon in the Peloponnesus as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 4. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy George of Mount Maleon in the Peloponnesus, 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.