Feast Day: January 17th
The Life of Saint George: The Saint Confessed with courage: “I was never a Turk, I was always a Christian.” He even said this at the gallows, which he faced with composure and bravery… His last words are characteristic. When his Turkish tormentors asked him “What are you?” before pulling up the gallows, George asked that his hands be untied. He made the Sign of the Cross and said, “I am a Christian and I shall die a Christian. I bow before my Christ and my Lady Theotokos.” Then, turning to the Christians who stood there he said, “Forgive me brethren, and God will forgive you.”…
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Prayers
Apolytikion in the First Tone: Let us praise George, Christ’s Martyr, loannina’s boast and protector. For he contested steadfastly and conquered the enemy in the Power of the Spirit. He now intercedes unceasingly that our Souls may find Mercy.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone: George, the City of Ioannina rejoices, that through your Revered contest, it possesses the treasure of your Sacred Relics.
Megalynarion: Rejoice the Divine torch of Epirus, and the helper and aid of Ioannina, rejoice the inexhaustible conduit of Miracles, all-Blessed George, our helper.
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