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New martyr · 1770
George the Georgian
Holy New Martyr George the Georgian (1770)
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
A native of Georgia, he was sold as a slave to a Turk and made a Muslim in his youth. He lived a long life as a Muslim, seemingly having no memory of the faith or language of his parents. Without warning, however, when he had reached the age of seventy, his conscience awakened, he presented himself to the judge and stated that he had been born a Christian and wished to die a Christian.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the Georgian as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy George the Georgian, 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.