Saint
George the Scribe
Venerable George the Scribe, and Venerable Savva, of Khakhuli
New Calendar December 19 Old Calendar January 1
Why they are a saint
Saints George and Savva of Khakhuli were brothers of Jacob, the father of Saint George of the Holy Mountain. The Orthodox Church commemorates George the Scribe on December 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take George the Scribe as a patron when they bear the name George at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy George the Scribe, 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.