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Hieromartyr
George of Slavonia
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
George of Slavonia (Croatian: Juraj iz Slavonije, Juraj Slovinac, Latin: Georgius de Sclavonia, French: Georges d’Esclavonie, Georges de Sorbonne; 1355 or 1360 – 6 May 1416) was a medieval theological writer and professor at the University of Sorbonne in Paris. He was also a priest in the city of Tours. He is notable for his writings on Glagolitic alphabet and the Croatian lands.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George of Slavonia as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy George of Slavonia, 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.