Hierarch
George the Confessor of Mytilene
Saint George the Confessor, Bishop of Mytilene
New Calendar April 7 Old Calendar April 20
Why they are a saint
George the Confessor of Mytilene served as Bishop of Mytilene. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is April 7; this memory is kept in the Greek Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the Confessor of Mytilene as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 7. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy George the Confessor of Mytilene, 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.