Saint
George the God-Bearer
Saint George the God-Bearer
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Saint George the God-bearer and Recluse labored in the Black Mountains near Antioch during a time when the churches and monasteries there flourished. The Orthodox Church commemorates George the God-Bearer on July 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the God-Bearer as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy George the God-Bearer, 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.