Saint
Greatmartyr
Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker George
New Calendar April 23 Old Calendar May 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Great Martyr George the Victory-Bearer, was a native of Cappadocia (a district in Asia Minor), and he grew up in a deeply believing Christian family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Greatmartyr on April 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Greatmartyr as a patron when they bear the name Greatmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Greatmartyr, 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.