Saint
George the Confessor
St. George the Confessor, with his wife Irene and children of Constantinople († 9th C)
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Saint George the Confessor, also known as Saint George of Antioch, was the Bishop of Antioch in Pisidia in the 8th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, and his feast day is 19 April.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy George the Confessor, 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.