Great martyr
George the New at Sofia, Bulgaria
Greatmartyr George the New at Sofia, Bulgaria
New Calendar May 26 Old Calendar June 8
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor George the New at Sofia, Bulgaria for a confession sealed by death. Great martyrs are remembered for a public, costly confession of Christ unto death. His feast is kept with the other great martyrs of the calendar.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the New at Sofia as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy George the New at Sofia, Bulgaria, 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.