Supplicatory Canon and Akathist to Saint George the Great Martyr

George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia.

Author: Nun Christina, Anna Skoubourdis

Publisher: Lulu.Com

Publication Date: Feb 13, 2022

Number of Pages: 33 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1678025860

ISBN-13: 9781678025861