Akathist to St. George the Victorious in Russian. Akathist to St. George the Victorious. Christian Troparion to the Wonderworker George the Victorious

LIFE

The Holy Great Martyr George lived in 284-305. during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. He was the son of rich and noble parents who professed the Christian faith. When George was still a child, his father was tortured for confessing Christ. Having received an excellent education and being distinguished by his strong physique, beauty and courage, the young man already at the age of 20 became one of the people closest to the emperor. But, having honored George for his outstanding courage with the title of governor, Diocletian still did not know what faith he had.

But how did this brilliant young man behave when the emperor decided to exterminate all Christians and at the same time replaced the practiced types of torture with more severe, more cruel torments?

Having learned that this inhumane decision could not be reversed, Saint George realized that the time had come that would serve to save his soul. As a Christian, he could not feel happy under a pagan emperor. Having distributed all the property to the poor and freed the slaves, George arrived at the last meeting of the emperor with like-minded people and boldly stepped forward:

How long will it be for you, king, and you, princes and advisers, to commit evil deeds and persecute the innocent? You are mistaken in worshiping idols. The true God is Jesus Christ.

Everyone was surprised by George's bold speech. The king ordered the nobleman Magnentius to ask the young man what kind of truth it was that prompted George to such daring words.

This truth is Jesus Christ himself, persecuted by you,” the saint answered, “I am a servant of Christ My God, and I came here to testify to the truth.”

The enraged king ordered his squires to imprison Saint George, hammer his feet into stocks, and place a heavy stone on his chest. Having endured torture with God's help, George answered the king when he began to convince him: “Do you really think, king, that suffering will distract me from the faith? You will sooner tire of tormenting me than I will tire of enduring torment.”

After these words, Diocletian ordered to bring a newly invented instrument of torture - a wheel with iron points. After the wheeling, when everyone recognized the righteous man as dead, suddenly a thunderclap was heard and the words were heard: “Don’t be afraid, George! I'm with you". George, healed by the Angel, himself came off the wheel, glorifying God.

The royal dignitaries Anatoly and Protoleon, as well as Queen Alexandra, who observed the suffering of the great martyr, saw a miraculous salvation and also declared themselves Christians. The king ordered both nobles to be executed for confessing Christ, Queen Alexandra to be locked up in the palace, and St. George to be covered with quicklime for three days. On the third day, the emperor ordered the bones of the martyr to be dug up, thinking that he had burned in the ditch. But the servants, raking the lime, found Saint George unharmed and brought him to the king.

Tell me, George,” Diocletian began, “where do you get such strength and what magic do you use?” I think you are pretending to be a Christian to surprise everyone with your magic and make yourself look great.

“Tsar,” answered George, “you are only blaspheming God.” Seduced by the devil, you are so deeply mired in the errors of paganism that you call the miracles of my God, performed before your eyes, sorceries and enchantments.

Diocletian ordered boots with hot nails inside to be put on Saint George’s feet. In these shoes the martyr was driven all the way to prison with beatings and abuse. The emperor's friend Magnentius advised Diocletian to turn to the famous sorcerer Athanasius. When the sorcerer appeared at the palace, the emperor said to him: “Either defeat and destroy George’s magic and make him submissive to us, or immediately take his life with magical herbs, and let him thus die from the same trick that he learned.”

Athanasius promised to fulfill the king's wishes. In the morning in court, he showed those present two vessels and ordered: “Bring the condemned man here, and he will see the power of our gods and my spells. If a madman drinks from the first vessel, said the sorcerer, he will be submissive to the royal will in everything. He will die from the second drink.”

But, having drunk from both vessels, George remained unharmed. The sorcerer Athanasius, seeing the grace of God protecting Saint George, himself believed and confessed Christ before everyone as the omnipotent God. For this, the emperor ordered his execution.

Saint George was again imprisoned. People who saw his miracles and turned to Christianity began to come to him here. Gold opened prison doors for them, and for those who came, the dark prison became the torch of Truth, the source of the Word of God. Many accepted martyrdom for confessing Christ. Among them are the holy martyrs Valery, Donatus, and Ferinus.

After this, the king’s advisers asked to condemn Saint George, saying that he was attracting many people to his prison and with his witchcraft was turning them away from the pagan gods to the Crucified One.

Then Diocletian ordered Saint George to be brought to the temple of Apollo and for the last time began to convince him to make sacrifices to idols. The saint once again proved the powerlessness of the pagan gods, and then a crowd of angry pagans attacked him, demanding from the emperor the death of the condemned man. Hearing the noise and screams, Queen Alexandra, Diocletian’s wife, hurried to the temple and threw herself at the feet of George with the words: “God of George, have mercy on me, for You are the true and almighty God!” The emperor, seeing his wife at the feet of the condemned man, asked in amazement: “What happened to you, Alexandra, and why are you joining the sorcerer and sorcerer, shamelessly renouncing our gods?” Alexandra did not answer the king and turned away from him. The enraged Diocletian immediately pronounced the death sentence on both.

Saint George, arriving at the place of execution, prayed and joyfully bowed his head under the sword on April 23 (May 6), 305.

Saint George performed many feats. Of these, the following is noted as the most glorious.

In the saint’s homeland, near the city of Beirut, there was a lake in which lived a huge and terrible snake. Coming out of the lake, he devoured people and devastated the surrounding area. In order to appease the formidable monster, the inhabitants, on the advice of the priests, began to cast lots to give their children as sacrifices to the snake.

Finally, it was the turn of the king’s only daughter. The girl, distinguished by her unprecedented beauty, was led to the lake and left in her usual place. While the people looked at the princess from afar, expecting her death, St. suddenly appeared. George on a white horse and with a spear in his hand. Seeing the snake, he made the sign of the cross and with the words “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” he rushed at the monster and struck it in the larynx with a spear. After which he ordered the girl to tie the snake with a belt and lead it to the city. People, seeing the monster, began to run away in horror. But Saint George restrained them: “Do not be afraid, but believe and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ: it is He who sent me to save you from the serpent.” After these words, the saint killed the snake, and the residents burned the monster.

Seeing this miracle, 25,000 idolaters converted to Christianity.

3and for his victory over the serpent and for his courage in suffering, Saint George began to be called the Victorious. The Holy Great Martyr George is considered the patron and protector of warriors. On icons he is usually depicted sitting on a white horse and striking a snake in the mouth with a spear.

The relics of St. George are now kept in many churches around the world. In his homeland, in the city of Lida (now Lod), a temple was erected over the burial place of the saint, which has survived to this day. The head of the Great Martyr George is now kept in the city of Rome, in the temple named after him (San Giorgio in Velabro).

Akathist to the Great Martyr GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS

Memorial Days:

Troparion, tone 4

As a liberator of captives, and a protector of the poor, a physician of the infirm, a champion of the Orthodox, Victorious, Great Martyr George, pray to Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 4

Cultivated by God, you showed yourself to be a most honest worker of piety, having collected the virtues of the handle for yourself: having sowed in tears, reaped with joy, suffered through suffering with blood, you accepted Christ and through your prayers, holy one, granted forgiveness of sins to all.

Kontakion 1

Let us praise the chosen governor and victorious George, as our intercessor and quick helper; But you, holy great martyr, who have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, so we call to you: Rejoice George, great Victorious One.

Ikos 1

The Creator of angels and the Creator of all creation, having revealed you to the Church of His faith as a champion, and for the faith of an invincible passion-bearer, inspires us, for the deeds of your suffering, to praise you, Saint George: Rejoice, who loved Jesus the Son of God to the end; Rejoice, having laid down your soul with love for His name. Rejoice, called confessor from God; Rejoice, glorified ascetic by God's grace. Rejoice, cohabitant of the Angels; Rejoice, equal leader of the prophets. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the persecution of the wicked against Christians, you were not afraid of their intrigues and torment, O wise God, but like a good warrior of Christ, having given all that was yours to the poor, you flowed with your unrighteous will to their unrighteous counsel, singing to Christ the Leader and your God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having rationally comprehended the one God, in the Three Hypostases who is divinely worshiped, with a firm mind you confessed Him at the gatherings of the wicked and thus denounced the insane king for the insane worship of the creature. For this reason, for your lofty wisdom, receive from us, George, zealous praise: Rejoice, preacher of the only true God; Rejoice, faithful protector of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, having shown the great secret of the Orthodox confession to the infidels; Rejoice, you who expose the charm of idolatry's service. Rejoice, divine rhetorician; Rejoice, thou filled with wisdom. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 3

The power of God, which enlightens every person coming into the world, has visited you suffering in prison, the humble-wise George: since you have despised all this corruptible life, as if you had despised the knowledge, you have clung to the one Christ, and having fought well for His name, you have been deemed worthy to sing with the Angels forever : Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you, at His inspiration, were jealous of you to strive for the name of Christ, standing to the blood of courage in faith, you denounced the pride raised by the wicked congregation. For this reason, we praise you, O all-wise George, sitsa: Rejoice, shield erected to protect piety; Rejoice, sword raised to cut off wickedness. Rejoice, pillar of faith; Rejoice, wall and strengthening of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, fertilizer of the faithful; Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 4

The mad tormentor, breathing murder upon you, the passion-bearer George, thirsted for your blood like a greedy dog, commanding that your body be crucified on a wheel and given over to the worst torments; But you, crying out in the Lord, cried out to God with firm hope: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard from you Diocletian and the priests of idolatry the words of wisdom, they flared up with anger at you, especially when you said: “O king tormentor! Why are you torturing me in vain, for I have Christ to live and gain to die. It’s hard to eat against the pricks.” For this reason we cry to you, great surname George: Rejoice, for your courageous confession of faith you shed your blood on the wheel; Rejoice, having magnified the triumph of faith with your blood. Rejoice, rival of the Apostles; Rejoice, imitator of the free passion of Christ. Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith; Rejoice, most steadfast passion-bearer of adamant. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 5

Thou art like a godly star, George, for through miraculous healing from an Angel and visible renunciation from the wheel, Thou taught the infidels to believe in the Trinity of One Essence and to sing together with Thee: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the people of the miracles of the power of God that happened to you, they meekly accepted the teaching of Christ from you and cried out saying: “Truly great is the Christian God!” For this reason, praising you, most glorious George, we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who have dispersed the darkness of unbelief with your luminous word of salvation; Rejoice, you who converted infidels to Christ by the martyr’s confession of faith. Rejoice, lead the legions of earthly warriors into the heavenly army; Rejoice, as a warrior of Christ, stay with the heavenly warriors. Rejoice, glory to the warriors; Rejoice, beauty of the martyr's bright face. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 6

A preacher of truth, jealous of the spirit-bearing Apostle, you were crucified with the cross of the world, the most passion-bearing: behold, like Jonah, you were thrown headlong into the belly of the whale, into the cave of undissolved lime, so that for your sake the Lord, wondrous among the saints, may be glorified, to Him you are in the well-known pit, as in the temple glory, you cleverly cried out: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Having risen in His three-day rise from the grave, the omnipotent of hell and death, the Conqueror Jesus, saving you from hellish corruption, the passion-bearer George: three days later you were found alive in the limelight and singing to God in the lifting of your hands; For this reason, the great man was afraid and horrified. We, rejoicing, will sing your victory song: Rejoice, you have cast down the pride of the devil by shamefully throwing him into the well-known ditch; Rejoice, having conquered the brutality of the tormentor by your wondrous salvation from God. Rejoice, for thou who were not evil, for thou didst pray for those who committed this misfortune, as for benefactors; Rejoice, for you were troubled by their conversion, as Paul was by the Jews. Rejoice, man of desires; Rejoice, chosen vessel. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 7

Although in every possible way he can entice your heart into the charms of an idol, the wicked tormentor intends to seduce you with magical enchantments; You, God’s chosen one, exclaiming with David: “O God is my salvation and my glory,” you sang faithfully to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new demonstration of the evil of the evil servant of Satan, Diocletian, when in his insane jealousy of the idol he commanded to give you, George, poison; But you, full of faith and hope, even if you drank mortal things, you remained without harm, O praiser of God, and we also cry out to you: Rejoice, for in your hope in God you were not put to shame; Rejoice, for you did not impute anything to the tormentor. Rejoice, demon driver! Rejoice, magical wiles of the destroyer. Rejoice, for God is marvelous in you in His saints; Rejoice, for through you the name of Christ is glorified in honor. Rejoice George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 8

Strange and terrible advice came from a certain sorcerer to the wicked king, so that he would command you, as proof of the rightness of the faith of Christ, to resurrect the dead with a word; You, George, without hesitation, sang to Him Who is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All-desired and Sweetest Jesus, whom you loved with all your soul and with all your heart, all-blessed George, hearing your warm prayer of faith, soon commanded, according to your word, to rise from the dead, glorifying for the sake of His name and the faithful affirmation, while the unfaithful and blinded to wonder and knowledge of God. For this reason, out of duty, we cry out to you: Rejoice, for the Lord has shown wondrous powers on you; Rejoice, for through you you raised the dead from the grave. Rejoice, thou who bestowed insight of faith upon the blinded sorcerer; Rejoice, many who suffered for Christ's sake, showing the way to the Holy of Holies. Rejoice, Rome's surprise; Rejoice, Christian exaltation. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 9

All the Angels praised God, who gave you such courage, George, as even in prison you did not cease to be vigilant in prayer. For this reason, as the great secret of God’s grace, you were worthy to see in a vision the Lord, crowning your head with the crown of incorruption, and we cry out with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

With their rhetorical tongues they will not be able to utter praises worthy of you, George, many for the sake of your exploits and illnesses, which you raised by your will for Christ and the Church. For this reason, we, too, perplexed to praise you according to your heritage, sing: Rejoice, who freely crucified the old Adam within himself for Christ and the Church through the suffering; Rejoice, for having received the crown of righteousness from the hand of the Lord for valiant suffering. Rejoice, rule of pious zeal; Rejoice, image of spiritual poverty. Rejoice, for you have pleased not yourself, but Christ alone; Rejoice, for you were ready for manifold deaths for Christ. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 10

To save the souls of those perishing in the darkness of idolatry, God-loving George, you, jealous, were jealous like Elijah for God: having entered into the temple of the idols, by the power of God you drove away the demons, crushed the idols, put the priests to shame, and, like a winner, not from men, but with the Angels you sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

The walls are more insensitive, your tormentor, stoned in heart, George, not knowing God, you manifested miracles, but remained until the end, like an asp, stopping his ears. For this reason, I commanded that you be placed at the head of the disgrace, like a villain; But you, sick about the death of his soul, joyfully accepted your death, for which we please you with love: Rejoice, you who preserved faith, hope and love to the end; Rejoice, having done many and great miracles in your dormition. Rejoice, thou crowned upon the earth with the weapon of God's favor; Rejoice, adorned with glory and splendor in Heaven. Rejoice, man of God; Rejoice, good soldier of Christ. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 11

You, the Holy Great Martyr George, rendered the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, not in words and in your mind, but by sacrificing everything to yourself alive: imitating the immaculate Lamb Christ crucified for us, you laid down your soul for your friends by your own will. Moreover, even if we are dissatisfied with the praise of your valor, for there is no one else to love so much, but give thanks to the being, we sing to the Wonderful One in the Saints: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

You appear as a light-receiving lamp of the true Light to those on earth, God’s chosen one, George, who enlightens the hearts of the faithful and instructs everything in the Divine mind, teaching us to cheerfully cry out: Rejoice, for you dwell in the bright angelic devils; Rejoice, for you are partaking of the non-evening Trinity Light, not in fortune-telling, but face to face. Rejoice, nourisher of the poor and protector of the offended; Rejoice, physician of the weak and champion of kings. Rejoice, champion of the Orthodox warrior in battle; Rejoice, warm intercessor for the salvation of sinners. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 12

The grace given to you from God, knowing, we celebrate your memory, Great Martyr George, and with fervent prayer flowing to your miraculous image, with your omnipotent help in the Lord, like an insurmountable wall, we are protected. For this reason, praising you, we earnestly call to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your glorious death, by which you were exalted as a good warrior of Christ, we pray to you, passion-bearing George: be your helper in everything for our good, and hear us earnestly crying out to you: Rejoice, for by you the Church of the faithful is enlightened; Rejoice, for your name is also glorified among the unbelievers. Rejoice, wondrous glory of confessors; Rejoice, high praise of the martyrs. Rejoice, healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O prayer book for our souls. Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 13

O all-blessed and holy Great Martyr George, accept this song of our praise, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayer

O all-validated, holy great martyr and wonderworker George! Look upon us with your quick help and beg God, the Lover of Mankind, not to judge us, sinners, according to our iniquities, but to deal with us according to His great mercy. Do not despise our prayer, but ask us from Christ our God for a quiet and godly life, mental and physical health, fertility of the earth and abundance in everything, and may we not turn the good things given to us by you from the All-Bounteous God into evil, but into the glory of the holy name Him and in glorification of your strong intercession, may He grant our country and the entire God-loving army victory over the adversaries. May His angel protect us saints with a greater militia, so that upon our departure from this life, we may be delivered from the wiles of the evil one and his difficult airy ordeals and present ourselves uncondemned to the Throne of the Lord of glory. Hear us, passion-bearing George of Christ, and pray for us unceasingly to the Trinitarian Lord of all God, so that by His grace and love for mankind, with your help and intercession we may find mercy with the Angels and Archangels and all the saints at the right hand of the Just Judge of the world, and He will be glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr
St. George the Victorious
Kontakion 1
Let us praise the chosen commander and victorious George, as our intercessor and quick helper: you are a holy great martyr, as you have boldness in the Lord, free us from all troubles, and let us call to you: Rejoice George, great victorious one.

Ikos 1
Creator of angels and creator of all creation, having revealed you to His Church; ry champion, and for the faith of an invincible passion-bearer, inspires us, for the deeds of your suffering, to praise you, Saint George: Rejoice, loving Jesus the Son of God to the end; Rejoice, having laid down your soul with love for His name. Rejoice, called confessor from God; Rejoice, glorified ascetic by God's grace. Rejoice, fellow angels; Rejoice, equal leader of the prophets. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 2
Seeing the persecution of the wicked against Christians, you were not afraid of their intrigues and torment, O wise God, but like a good warrior of Christ, having given all that was yours to the poor, you flowed with your unrighteous will to their advice, singing to Christ the leader and to your God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2
Having rationally comprehended the one God, in three Hypostases he is divine; the one being worshiped, with a firm mind you confessed Him at the gatherings of the wicked, and thus you exposed the crazy king for the insane worship of the creature. For this reason, for your lofty wisdom, receive from us, George, zealous praise: Rejoice, preacher of the only true God; Rejoice, faithful protector of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, having shown the great secret of the Orthodox confession to the infidels; Rejoice, you who expose the charm of idolatry's service. Rejoice, divine rhetorician; Rejoice, full of wisdom. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 3
The power of God, enlightening every person coming into the world, and in prison visited you who suffered, the humble and wise George: because you have despised the whole of this corruptible life, as if you had despised the knowledge, you have clung to the one Christ, and having fought well for His name, you have been vouchsafed to sing with the angels forever: Alleluia .

Ikos 3
Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you, at His inspiration, were jealous of you to strive for the name of Christ, standing to the blood of courage in faith, you denounced the pride raised by the wicked congregation. For this reason, we praise you, O all-wise George: Rejoice, shield erected for the protection of piety; Rejoice, sword raised to cut off wickedness. Rejoice, pillar of faith; Rejoice, wall and strengthening of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, fertilizer of the faithful; Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 4
The mad tormentor who breathes murder upon you, the passion-bearer George, thirsted for your blood like a greedy dog, commanding that your body be crucified on a wheel and given over to the worst torment: but you, crying out in the Lord, with firm trust in God, you cried out: Alleluia.

Ikos 4
Having heard from you the words of wisdom from you, Diocletian and the priests of idolatry, they flared up with anger at you, even more so when you said: “0 to the tormentor king! Why are you torturing me in vain, for I have to live Christ, and even die gain. It’s hard for you to eat against the prick of death.” ". For this reason we call upon you, great name George, here: Ra; Pout, for your courageous confession of faith, you shed your blood on the wheel; Rejoice, having magnified the triumph of faith with your blood. Rejoice, rival of the apostles; Rejoice, imitator of the free passion of Christ. Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith; Rejoice, most steadfast passion-bearer of adamant. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 5
You were like a godlike star, George, for with miraculous healing from an angel and visible renunciation from the wheel, you taught the infidels to believe in the Trinity of the Consubstantial One, and together with you to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 5
Seeing the people, the miracles of the power of God that were manifestly happening to you, with meekness you received the teaching of Christ from you and cried out saying: “Great indeed is the Christian God!” For this reason, praising you, most glorious George, we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who have dispersed the darkness of unbelief with your luminous word of salvation; Rejoice, having converted the unfaithful to Christ by the martyr's confession of faith. Rejoice, lead legions of earthly warriors into the heavenly army; Rejoice, as a warrior of Christ, stay with the heavenly warriors. Rejoice, glory to the warriors; Rejoice, beauty of the martyr's bright face. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 6
A preacher of truth, jealous of the spirit-bearing apostle, you were crucified with the cross of the world, more passionately: behold, like Jonah, you were thrown headlong into the belly of the whale, into the cave of undissolved lime, so that for your sake the wondrous Lord among the saints may be glorified, for whom you are known even in the pit, as in the temple of glory. , you cleverly cried out: Alleluia.

Ikos 6
Who shone forth in His three-day rise from the grave, the omnipotent of hell and death, the Conqueror Jesus, saving you from hellish corruption, the passion-bearing George: three days later you were found alive in the limelight, and in the lifting up of your hands singing to God: for this reason the great one was afraid and terrified. We, rejoicing, will sing a victorious song: Rejoice, having been cast down shamefully into the well-known ditch, the exalted pride of the devil has been cast down; Rejoice, wondrous salvation from God, conqueror of the brutality of the tormentor. Rejoice, for thou who were not evil, for thou didst pray for those who committed this misfortune, as for benefactors; Rejoice, for you were troubled by their conversion, as Paul was by the Jews. Rejoice, man of desires; Rejoice, chosen vessel. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 7
Although the wicked tormentor tries to seduce your heart into the charm of an idol, the wicked tormentor intends to seduce you with magical enchantments: you are God’s chosen one with David, exclaiming: O God is my salvation and my glory, to Him you sang faithfully: Alleluia.

Ikos 7
A new demonstration of the evil of this evil servant of Satan, Diocletian, when in his insane jealousy of idols, he commanded to give you poison, George: but you are filled with faith and hope, even if you drank mortal things, you remained without harm, O praiser of God, and we also cry out ty: Rejoice, for in your trust in God you are alive and you were not put to shame; Rejoice, for you did not impute anything to the tormentor. Rejoice, demon driver! Rejoice, magical wiles of the destroyer. Rejoice, for God is marvelous in you in His saints; Rejoice, for through you the name of Christ is glorified in honor. Rejoice George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 8
Strange and terrible advice came from a certain sorcerer to the wicked king, so that he would command you, as proof of the righteousness of the faith of Christ, to resurrect the dead with a word: but you, George, without hesitation, sang to Him Who is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: Alleluia.

Ikos 8
All-desired and Sweetest Jesus, whom you loved with all your soul and with all your heart, all-blessed George, hearing your warm prayer of faith, soon commanded, according to your word, the dead will rise again, for glorification for the sake of His name, and for the faithful affirmation, but for the unfaithful and blinded to wonder and knowledge of God. For this reason, out of duty, we cry out to you: Rejoice, for the Lord has shown wondrous powers on you; Rejoice, for through you you raised the dead from the grave. Rejoice, thou who bestowed insight of faith upon the blinded sorcerer; Rejoice, many who suffered for Christ's sake, showing the way to the Holy of Holies. Rejoice, Rome's surprise; Rejoice, Christian exaltation. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 9
All the angels praised God, who gave you such courage, George, as even in prison you did not cease to be vigilant in prayer. For this reason, as the great hidden place of God’s grace, you were worthy to see in a vision the Lord, crowning your head with the crown of incorruption, and we also cry out with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 9
Vethes, with their rhetorical tongues, will not be able to utter praise worthy of you, George, for your sake, do many; gov and diseases, which you raised by will for Christ and the Church. For this reason, we, too, bewildered to praise you according to your heritage, sing: Rejoice, you who were free to suffer for Christ and the Church, who crucified the old Adam within you; Rejoice, for your valiant suffering, you received the crown of righteousness from the hand of the Lord. Rejoice, rule of pious zeal; Rejoice, image of spiritual poverty. Rejoice, for you have pleased not yourself, but Christ alone; Rejoice, for you were ready for manifold deaths for Christ. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 10
To save the souls of those perishing in the darkness of idolatry, God-loving George, you, jealous, were jealous of Elijah for God: having entered the temple of the idols, by the power of God you drove away the demons, so; smashed idols, put the priests to shame, and, like a conqueror, not with men, but with angels, you sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10
The walls are more insensitive than your petrified-hearted tormentor, Geor; these, not in the knowledge of God, are manifested by you as working miracles, but to the end; was like an asp, stop your ears. For this reason, I commanded that you be placed at the head of disgrace, like a villain: but you, sick of the destruction of his soul, joyfully accepted your death, for this reason we please you with love: Rejoice, having preserved faith, hope and love to the end; Rejoice, having done many and great miracles in your dormition. Rejoice, thou crowned upon the earth with the weapon of God's favor; Rejoice, adorned with glory and splendor in Heaven. Rejoice, man of God; Rejoice, good soldier of Christ. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 11
You, the Holy Great Martyr George, rendered the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, not in words and in your mind, but by sacrificing your whole self alive: imitating the immaculate Lamb Christ crucified for us, you laid down your soul for your friends by your own will. Moreover, even if we are dissatisfied with such praise of your valor, for there is no one else to love so much, but give thanks to the being, we sing to the wondrous thing in the saints: Alleluia.

Ikos 11
The light-receiving lamp of the true Light, God’s chosen one George appears to those on earth, enlightening the hearts of the faithful, and instructing everyone in the Divine mind, teaching us to cheerfully cry out: Rejoice, for you dwell in the bright angelic devils; Rejoice, for you are partaking of the non-evening Trinity Light, not in fortune-telling, but face to face. Rejoice, nourisher of the poor and protector of the offended; Rejoice, physician of the weak and champion of kings. Rejoice, champion of the Orthodox warrior in battle; Rejoice, warm intercessor for the salvation of sinners. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 12
The grace given to you from God, knowing, we celebrate your memory, Great Martyr George, and with fervent prayer flowing to your miraculous image, with your omnipotent help in the Lord, like an insurmountable wall, we are protected. For this reason, praising you, we earnestly call to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12
Singing your glorious death, by it you have become magnified as good; O ry warrior of Christ, we pray to you, passion-bearing George: be your helper in everything for our good, and hear us who earnestly cry to you: Rejoice, for by you the Church of the faithful is enlightened; Rejoice, for your name is also glorified among the unbelievers. Rejoice, wondrous glory of confessors; Rejoice, high praise of the martyrs. Rejoice, healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O prayer book for our souls. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 13
O all-blessed and holy Great Martyr George, accept this song of our praise, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Troparion, tone 4

You fought a good fight, more passionately than Christ’s George, and for the sake of faith you exposed the tormentors’ wickedness: but you made an acceptable sacrifice to God. In the same way, you received the crown of victory, and through your holy prayers, you granted forgiveness of sins to all.

Troparion, tone 4

As the liberator of the captives, and the protector of the poor, the physician of the infirm, the champion of kings, the victorious Great Martyr George, pray to Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 4

Cultivated by God, you showed yourself to be a most honest worker of piety, having collected the virtues of the handle for yourself: having sowed in tears, you reaped with joy; having suffered with your blood, you received Christ: and through your holy prayers, you grant forgiveness to all sins.

Kontakion, tone 4

Having resorted to your chosen and speedy intercession with faithfulness, we pray that you, more passion-bearing than Christ, will be delivered from the temptations of the enemy who praise you, and from all troubles and bitterness, and we call: Rejoice, martyr George.

PRAYERS TO GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS

First prayer

O all-validated, holy great martyr and wonderworker George! Look upon us with your quick help, and beg God, the Lover of Mankind, not to judge us, sinners, according to our iniquities, but to deal with us according to His great mercy.
Do not despise our prayer, but ask us from Christ our God for a quiet and godly life, mental and physical health, fertility of the earth, and abundance in everything, and may we not turn the good things given to us by you from the All-Bountiful God into evil, but into the glory of the Holy One in His name and in glorification of your strong intercession, may He grant our country and all the God-loving army victory over the adversaries and strengthen us with unchangeable peace and blessing.
May His angel protect us saints with a militia, so that we, upon our departure from this life, may be delivered from the wiles of the evil one and his difficult airy ordeals, and may present ourselves uncondemned to the Throne of the Lord of Glory.
Hear us, passion-bearing George of Christ, and pray for us unceasingly to the Trinitarian Lord of all God, so that by His grace and love for mankind, with your help and intercession we may find mercy, with the angels and archangels and all the saints at the right hand of the Just Judge of the world, and He will be glorified with the Father and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Second prayer

Holy, glorious and all-praised Great Martyr George! Gathered in your temple and before your holy icon, people worshiping, we pray to you, known to the desires of our intercessor, pray with us and for us, beseeching God from His mercy, may he mercifully hear us asking for His goodness, and not abandon all ours to salvation and life needful petitions, and grants our country victory in the face of resistance; and again, falling down, we pray to you, victorious saint: strengthen the Orthodox army in battle with the grace given to you, destroy the forces of the rising enemies, so that they will be ashamed and put to shame, and let their insolence be crushed, and let them know that we have Divine help, and to everyone in sorrow and the current situation, show your powerful intercession.
Pray to the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver us from eternal torment, so that we glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and we confess your intercession now, and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious

Kontakion 1

Let us praise the chosen governor and Victorious George, as our intercessor and quick helper: but you, holy great martyr, who have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, and let us call to you:

Ikos 1

Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

Having rationally comprehended the one God, in the Three Hypostases who is divinely worshiped, with a firm mind you confessed Him at the gatherings of the wicked and thus denounced the insane king for the insane worship of the creature. For this reason, for your lofty wisdom, receive from us, Georgie, zealous praise:
Rejoice, preacher of the one true God;
Rejoice, faithful protector of the Most Holy Trinity.
Rejoice, having shown the great secret of the Orthodox confession to the infidels;
Rejoice, you who expose the charm of idolatry's service.
Rejoice, divine rhetorician;
Rejoice, thou filled with wisdom.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you, at His inspiration, were jealous of you to strive for the name of Christ, standing to the blood of courage in faith, you denounced the pride raised by the wicked congregation. For this reason, we praise you, all-wise George, sitsa:
Rejoice, shield erected to protect piety;
Rejoice, sword raised to cut off wickedness.
Rejoice, pillar of faith; Rejoice, wall and strengthening of the Church of Christ.
Rejoice, fertilizer of the faithful; Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 4

Ikos 4

Having heard from you Diocletian and the priests of idolatry the words of wisdom, they flared up with anger at you, especially when you said: “O king tormentor! Why are you torturing me in vain, for I have Christ to live and gain to die. It’s hard to eat against the pricks.” For this reason we call upon you, great name Georgie, here:
Rejoice, you who shed your blood for your courageous confession of faith on the wheel;
Rejoice, having magnified the triumph of faith with your blood.
Rejoice, rival of the Apostles;
Rejoice, imitator of the free passion of Christ.
Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith;
Rejoice, most steadfast passion-bearer of adamant.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Having seen the people of the miracles of the power of God that happened to you, they meekly accepted the teaching of Christ from you and cried out saying: “Truly great is the Christian God!” For this reason, praising you, most glorious George, we cry out to you:
Rejoice, having dispersed the darkness of unbelief with the luminous word of salvation;
Rejoice, you who converted infidels to Christ by the martyr’s confession of faith.
Rejoice, lead the legions of earthly warriors into the heavenly army;
Rejoice, as a warrior of Christ, stay with the heavenly warriors.
Rejoice, glory to the warriors; Rejoice, beauty of the martyr's bright face.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

Having risen in His three-day rise from the grave, the omnipotent of hell and death, the Conqueror Jesus, saving you from hellish corruption, the passion-bearer George: three days later you were found alive in the limelight and singing to God in the lifting of your hands; For this reason, the great man was afraid and horrified. We, rejoicing, will sing your victory song:
Rejoice, having cast down the pride of the exalted devil into a shameful ditch;
Rejoice, having conquered the brutality of the tormentor by your wondrous salvation from God.
Rejoice, for thou who were not evil, for thou didst pray for those who committed this misfortune, as for benefactors;
Rejoice, for you were troubled by their conversion, as Paul was by the Jews.
Rejoice, man of desires; Rejoice, chosen vessel.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

A new demonstration of the evil of the evil servant of Satan, Diocletian, when in his insane jealousy of the idol he commanded to give you, George, poison; But you, full of faith and hope, even though you drank mortal things, you remained without harm, O praiser of God, and we also cry out to you:
Rejoice, for in your trust in God you are alive and have not been put to shame;
Rejoice, for you did not impute anything to the tormentor.
Rejoice, demon driver! Rejoice, magical wiles of the destroyer.
Rejoice, for God is marvelous in you in His saints;
Rejoice, for through you the name of Christ is glorified in honor.
Rejoice George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

All-desired and Sweetest Jesus, whom you loved with all your soul and with all your heart, all-blessed George, hearing your warm prayer of faith, soon commanded, according to your word, to rise from the dead, glorifying for the sake of His name and the faithful affirmation, while the unfaithful and blinded to wonder and knowledge of God. For this reason, out of duty, we cry out to you:
Rejoice, for the Lord has shown wondrous powers upon you;
Rejoice, for through you you raised the dead from the grave.
Rejoice, thou who bestowed insight of faith upon the blinded sorcerer;
Rejoice, many who suffered for Christ's sake, showing the way to the Holy of Holies.
Rejoice, Rome's surprise; Rejoice, Christian exaltation.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

With their rhetorical tongues they will not be able to utter praises worthy of you, George, many for the sake of your exploits and illnesses, which you raised by your will for Christ and the Church. For this reason, we, too, perplexed to praise you according to our heritage, sing to the sitsa:
Rejoice, free for Christ and the Church to crucify the old man within himself through the suffering of Adam;
Rejoice, for having received the crown of righteousness from the hand of the Lord for valiant suffering.
Rejoice, rule of pious zeal;
Rejoice, image of spiritual poverty.
Rejoice, for you have pleased not yourself, but Christ alone;
Rejoice, for you were ready for manifold deaths for Christ.
Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

The walls are more insensitive, your tormentor, stoned in heart, George, not knowing God, you manifested miracles, but remained until the end, like an asp, stopping his ears. For this reason, I commanded that you be placed at the head of the disgrace, like a villain; But you, sick about the death of his soul, joyfully accepted his death, for the worse we please you with love:
Rejoice, having preserved faith, hope and love to the end;
Rejoice, having done many and great miracles in your dormition.
Rejoice, thou crowned upon the earth with the weapon of God's favor;
Rejoice, adorned with glory and splendor in Heaven.
Rejoice, man of God; Rejoice, good soldier of Christ.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

You appear as a light-receiving lamp of the true Light to those on earth, God’s chosen one, George, who enlightens the hearts of the faithful and instructs everything in the Divine mind, teaching us to cheerfully cry out:
Rejoice, for you dwell in the bright angelic devils;
Rejoice, for you are partaking of the non-evening Trinity Light, not in fortune-telling, but face to face.
Rejoice, nourisher of the poor and protector of the offended;
Rejoice, physician of the weak and champion of kings.
Rejoice, champion of the Orthodox warrior in battle;
Rejoice, warm intercessor for the salvation of sinners.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Singing your glorious death, by which you have been magnified as a good warrior of Christ, we pray to you, passion-bearing George: be your helper in everything for our good, and hear us who earnestly cry out to you:
Rejoice, for through you the Church of the faithful is enlightened;
Rejoice, for your name is also glorified among the unbelievers.
Rejoice, wondrous glory of confessors;
Rejoice, high praise of the martyrs.
Rejoice, healer of our bodies; Rejoice, O prayer book for our souls.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 13

O all-blessed and holy Great Martyr George, accept this song of our praise, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Ikos 1

The Creator of angels and the Creator of all creation, having revealed you to the Church of His faith as a champion, and for the faith of an invincible passion-bearer, inspires us, for the deeds of your suffering, to praise you, Saint George, here:
Rejoice, you who loved Jesus the Son of God to the end;
Rejoice, having laid down your soul with love for His name.
Rejoice, called confessor from God;
Rejoice, glorified ascetic by God's grace.
Rejoice, cohabitant of the Angels; Rejoice, equal leader of the prophets.
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 1

IN Let us praise the chosen governor and Victorious George, as our intercessor and quick helper: but you, holy great martyr, who have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, let us call to you:
Rejoice, George, great Victorious.

Kontakion 1

Let us praise the chosen commander and victorious George, as our intercessor and quick helper: you are a holy great martyr, as you have boldness in the Lord, free us from all troubles, and let us call to you: Rejoice George, great victorious one.

Ikos 1

The Creator of angels and creator of all creation, having revealed you to the Church of His faith as a champion, and for the faith of an invincible passion-bearer, inspires us, for the deeds of your suffering, to praise you, Saint George: Rejoice, who loved Jesus the Son of God to the end; Rejoice, having laid down your soul with love for His name. Rejoice, called confessor from God; Rejoice, glorified ascetic by God's grace. Rejoice, fellow angels; Rejoice, equal leader of the prophets. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the persecution of the wicked against Christians, you were not afraid of their intrigues and torment, O wise God, but like a good warrior of Christ, having given all that was yours to the poor, you flowed with your unrighteous will to their advice, singing to Christ the leader and to your God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having rationally comprehended the one God, in three Hypostases who is divinely worshiped, with a firm mind you confessed Him at the gatherings of the wicked, and thus you denounced the insane king for the insane worship of the creature. For this reason, for your lofty wisdom, receive from us, George, zealous praise: Rejoice, preacher of the only true God; Rejoice, faithful protector of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, having shown the great secret of the Orthodox confession to the infidels; Rejoice, you who expose the charm of idolatry's service. Rejoice, divine rhetorician; Rejoice, full of wisdom. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 3

The power of God, enlightening every person coming into the world, and in prison visited you who suffered, the humble and wise George: because you have despised the whole of this corruptible life, as if you had despised the knowledge, you have clung to the one Christ, and having fought well for His name, you have been vouchsafed to sing with the angels forever: Alleluia .

Ikos 3

Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you, at His inspiration, were jealous of you to strive for the name of Christ, standing to the blood of courage in faith, you denounced the pride raised by the wicked congregation. For this reason, we praise you, O all-wise George: Rejoice, shield erected for the protection of piety; Rejoice, sword raised to cut off wickedness. Rejoice, pillar of faith; Rejoice, wall and strengthening of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, fertilizer of the faithful; Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 4

The mad tormentor who breathes murder upon you, the passion-bearer George, thirsted for your blood like a greedy dog, commanding that your body be crucified on a wheel and given over to the worst torment: but you, crying out in the Lord, with firm trust in God, you cried out: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard from you Diocletian and the priests of idolatry the words of wisdom, they flared up with anger at you, especially when you said: “O king tormentor! Why are you torturing me in vain, for I have Christ to live and gain to die. It’s hard to eat against the pricks.” For this reason we cry to you, great surname George: Rejoice, for your courageous confession of faith you shed your blood on the wheel; Rejoice, having magnified the triumph of faith with your blood. Rejoice, rival of the apostles; Rejoice, imitator of the free passion of Christ. Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith; Rejoice, most steadfast passion-bearer of adamant. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 5

You were like a godlike star, George, for with miraculous healing from an angel and visible renunciation from the wheel, you taught the infidels to believe in the Trinity of the Consubstantial One, and together with you to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing the people, the miracles of the power of God that were manifestly happening to you, with meekness you received the teaching of Christ from you and cried out saying: “Great indeed is the Christian God!” For this reason, praising you, most glorious George, we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who have dispersed the darkness of unbelief with your luminous word of salvation; Rejoice, having converted the unfaithful to Christ by the martyr's confession of faith. Rejoice, lead legions of earthly warriors into the heavenly army; Rejoice, as a warrior of Christ, stay with the heavenly warriors. Rejoice, glory to the warriors; Rejoice, beauty of the martyr's bright face. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 6

A preacher of truth, jealous of the spirit-bearing apostle, you were crucified with the cross of the world, more passionately: behold, like Jonah, you were thrown headlong into the belly of the whale, into the cave of undissolved lime, so that for your sake the wondrous Lord among the saints may be glorified, for whom you are known even in the pit, as in the temple of glory. , you cleverly cried out: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Who shone forth in His three-day rise from the grave, the omnipotent of hell and death, the Conqueror Jesus, saving you from hellish corruption, the passion-bearing George: three days later you were found alive in the limelight, and in the lifting up of your hands singing to God: for this reason the great one was afraid and terrified. We, rejoicing, will sing a victorious song: Rejoice, having been cast down shamefully into the well-known ditch, the exalted pride of the devil has been cast down; Rejoice, wondrous salvation from God, conqueror of the brutality of the tormentor. Rejoice, for thou who were not evil, for thou didst pray for those who committed this misfortune, as for benefactors; Rejoice, for you were troubled by their conversion, as Paul was by the Jews. Rejoice, man of desires; Rejoice, chosen vessel. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 7

Although the wicked tormentor tries to seduce your heart into the charm of an idol, the wicked tormentor intends to seduce you with magical enchantments: you are God’s chosen one with David, exclaiming: O God is my salvation and my glory, to Him you sang faithfully: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new demonstration of the evil of this evil servant of Satan, Diocletian, when in his insane jealousy of idols, he commanded to give you poison, George: but you are filled with faith and hope, even if you drank mortal things, you remained without harm, O praiser of God, and we also cry out ty: Rejoice, for in your trust in God you are alive and you were not put to shame; Rejoice, for you did not impute anything to the tormentor. Rejoice, demon driver! Rejoice, magical wiles of the destroyer. Rejoice, for God is marvelous in you in His saints; Rejoice, for through you the name of Christ is glorified in honor. Rejoice George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 8

Strange and terrible advice came from a certain sorcerer to the wicked king, so that he would command you, as proof of the righteousness of the faith of Christ, to resurrect the dead with a word: but you, George, without hesitation, sang to Him Who is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All-desired and Sweetest Jesus, whom you loved with all your soul and with all your heart, all-blessed George, hearing your warm prayer of faith, soon commanded, according to your word, the dead will rise again, for glorification for the sake of His name, and for the faithful affirmation, but for the unfaithful and blinded to wonder and knowledge of God. For this reason, out of duty, we cry out to you: Rejoice, for the Lord has shown wondrous powers on you; Rejoice, for through you you raised the dead from the grave. Rejoice, thou who bestowed insight of faith upon the blinded sorcerer; Rejoice, many who suffered for Christ's sake, showing the way to the Holy of Holies. Rejoice, Rome's surprise; Rejoice, Christian exaltation. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 9

All the angels praised God, who gave you such courage, George, as even in prison you did not cease to be vigilant in prayer. For this reason, as the great hidden place of God’s grace, you were worthy to see in a vision the Lord, crowning your head with the crown of incorruption, and we also cry out with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

With their rhetorical tongues they will not be able to utter praise worthy of you, George, many for the sake of your exploits and illnesses, which you raised by your will for Christ and the Church. For this reason, we, too, bewildered to praise you according to your heritage, sing: Rejoice, you who were free to suffer for Christ and the Church, who crucified the old Adam within you; Rejoice, for your valiant suffering, you received the crown of righteousness from the hand of the Lord. Rejoice, rule of pious zeal; Rejoice, image of spiritual poverty. Rejoice, for you have pleased not yourself, but Christ alone; Rejoice, for you were ready for manifold deaths for Christ. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

The walls are more insensible, your tormentor, stoned in heart, George, not knowing God, you manifested miracles, but remained until the end, like an asp, stop your ears. For this reason, I commanded that you be placed at the head of disgrace, like a villain: but you, sick of the destruction of his soul, joyfully accepted your death, for this reason we please you with love: Rejoice, having preserved faith, hope and love to the end; Rejoice, having done many and great miracles in your dormition. Rejoice, thou crowned upon the earth with the weapon of God's favor; Rejoice, adorned with glory and splendor in Heaven. Rejoice, man of God; Rejoice, good soldier of Christ. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 11

You, the Holy Great Martyr George, rendered the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, not in words and in your mind, but by sacrificing your whole self alive: imitating the immaculate Lamb Christ crucified for us, you laid down your soul for your friends by your own will. Moreover, even if we are dissatisfied with such praise of your valor, for there is no one else to love so much, but give thanks to the being, we sing to the wondrous thing in the saints: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light-receiving lamp of the true Light, God’s chosen one George appears to those on earth, enlightening the hearts of the faithful, and instructing everyone in the Divine mind, teaching us to cheerfully cry out: Rejoice, for you dwell in the bright angelic devils; Rejoice, for you are partaking of the non-evening Trinity Light, not in fortune-telling, but face to face. Rejoice, nourisher of the poor and protector of the offended; Rejoice, physician of the weak and champion of kings. Rejoice, champion of the Orthodox warrior in battle; Rejoice, warm intercessor for the salvation of sinners. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Kontakion 13

O all-blessed and holy Great Martyr George, accept this song of our praise, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Prayers to the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious

First prayer

O all-validated, holy great martyr and wonderworker George! Look upon us with your quick help, and beg God, the Lover of Mankind, not to judge us, sinners, according to our iniquities, but to deal with us according to His great mercy. Do not despise our prayer, but ask us from Christ our God for a quiet and godly life, mental and physical health, fertility of the earth, and abundance in everything, and may we not turn the good things given to us by you from the All-Bountiful God into evil, but into the glory of the Holy One in His name and in glorification of your strong intercession, may He grant our country and all the God-loving army victory over the adversaries and strengthen us with unchangeable peace and blessing. May His angel protect us saints with a militia, so that we, upon our departure from this life, may be delivered from the wiles of the evil one and his difficult airy ordeals, and may present ourselves uncondemned to the Throne of the Lord of Glory. Hear us, passion-bearing George of Christ, and pray for us unceasingly to the Trinitarian Lord of all God, so that by His grace and love for mankind, with your help and intercession we may find mercy, with the angels and archangels and all the saints at the right hand of the Just Judge of the world, and He will be glorified with the Father and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Second prayer

Holy, glorious and all-praised Great Martyr George! Gathered in your temple and before your holy icon, worshiping people, we pray to you, known to the desires of our intercessor, pray with us and for us, beseeching God from His mercy, may He mercifully hear us asking for His goodness, and not abandon all ours to salvation and life needful petitions, and grants our country victory in the face of resistance; and again, falling down, we pray to you, victorious saint: strengthen the Orthodox army in battle with the grace given to you, destroy the forces of the rising enemies, so that they will be ashamed and put to shame, and let their insolence be crushed, and let them know that we have Divine help, and to everyone in sorrow and the current situation, show your powerful intercession. Pray to the Lord God, the Creator of all creation, to deliver us from eternal torment, so that we glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and we confess your intercession now, and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Troparion to the Great Martyr George the Victorious

Troparion, tone 4

Troparion, voice of the same

As the liberator of the captives, and the protector of the poor, the physician of the infirm, the champion of kings, the victorious Great Martyr George, pray to Christ God to save our souls.

Troparion, tone 4 (For the consecration of the Church of Martyr George in Kyiv)

Today the ends of the world bless you, having been fulfilled with divine miracles, and the earth rejoices, having drunk your blood. At the name of Christ, the people of the city of Kyiv rejoiced with joy at the consecration of your Divine Temple, passion-bearer George, chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit, servant of Christ. Pray with faith and prayer to those who come to your holy temple to grant the cleansing of sins, to pacify the world and save our souls.

Kontakion, tone 4

The Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is considered the patron saint of all who wear military uniform. Therefore, mothers often read an akathist to St. George the Victorious, begging for the protection of their sons in the combat zone.

The meaning of the akathist to St. George the Victorious

The holy great martyr and patron of warriors George was born in the city of Beirut, formerly known as Belit, into a wealthy family of Orthodox Christians. From early childhood, his parents instilled in their son a love of God and Christianity, often attending church and praying.

The boy grew up well-mannered, modest and educated; he was characterized by such character traits as honesty, justice, rationality and philanthropy.

During his military service, showing courage, ingenuity, bravery and fortitude, he was awarded the title of commander of a thousand and became one of the favorite military personnel of the emperor himself.

Emperor Diocletian, according to historians, was particularly cruel towards preachers and admirers of Christianity. The great commander was very interested in paganism and worshiped pagan gods.

Having learned about the religion of his beloved commander, Emperor Diocletian tried to persuade him to renounce his faith and make a sacrifice to the pagan god. But the commander remained adamant and firmly believed in God. For disobedience to the head of the empire, he was placed in prison and subjected to severe torture.

Faith and prayers helped the holy great martyr to survive and remain unharmed. Having failed to achieve the desired result, the emperor ordered the execution of the soldier. Thanks to his fortitude, faith and strength, George was nicknamed the Victorious.

The days of remembrance of the great saint are celebrated several times a year: April 23, November 16, November 23 and December 9.

On memorial days and church holidays, it is customary to recite prayer chants in the name of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious: an akathist, a prayer and a troparion.

The akathist chant of praise consists of 25 songs, 13 of which are pronounced in the name of the greatness of the saint and are called kontakia, the remaining 12 spatial songs of praise are called ikos.

When singing an akathist, the last kontakion is always pronounced three times.

Hymns of praise can be sung not only in church, but also at home. To read the prayer at home, you must prepare in advance an image of the holy great martyr, holy water and candles. You cannot start chanting without calming down and abstracting yourself from worldly affairs, everyday life and vanity. This ritual must be repeated at least three times a week, and short prayers should be read daily.

At home, the ritual of singing praise is performed in times of grief and sadness, in case of doubts and indecision, as well as to alleviate the condition caused by mental anguish or physical ailments.

Believing Christians turn to the holy great martyr and patron of warriors, George the Victorious, with the goal of:

healing from illness;
protection from the enemy and ill-wisher;
winning victory;
return unharmed from places where hostilities take place.

The Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious is revered as the patron saint of generals, warriors, soldiers and defenders, protecting them from attack by an enemy, ill-wisher or predatory beast. The face of the saint helps farmers, agriculturalists and cattle breeders protect their farms from natural disasters, fires, floods and ruin.

Video “Akathist and prayer service to the Great Martyr George the Victorious”

In this video you can listen to the akathist to St. George the Victorious.

Full text to read

Seeing the persecution of the wicked against Christians, you were not afraid of their intrigues and torment, O wise God, but like a good warrior of Christ, having given all that was yours to the poor, you flowed with your unrighteous will to their advice, singing to Christ the leader and to your God: Alleluia.

Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you, at His inspiration, were jealous of you to strive for the name of Christ, standing to the blood of courage in faith, you denounced the pride raised by the wicked congregation. For this reason, we praise you, O all-wise George: Rejoice, shield erected for the protection of piety; Rejoice, sword raised to cut off wickedness. Rejoice, pillar of faith; Rejoice, wall and strengthening of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, fertilizer of the faithful; Rejoice, fear and shame of the unfaithful. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

Having heard from you Diocletian and the priests of idolatry the words of wisdom, they flared up with anger at you, even more so when you said: “0 to the tormentor king! Why are you torturing me in vain, for I have Christ to live and gain to die. It’s hard for you to eat against the pricks of the enemy.” For this reason we cry to you, great surname George: Rejoice, for your courageous confession of faith you shed your blood on the wheel; Rejoice, having magnified the triumph of faith with your blood. Rejoice, rival of the apostles; Rejoice, imitator of the free passion of Christ. Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith; Rejoice, most steadfast passion-bearer of adamant. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

All-desired and Sweetest Jesus, whom you loved with all your soul and with all your heart, all-blessed George, hearing your warm prayer of faith, soon commanded, according to your word, the dead will rise again, for glorification for the sake of His name, and for the faithful affirmation, but for the unfaithful and blinded to wonder and knowledge of God. For this reason, out of duty, we cry out to you: Rejoice, for the Lord has shown wondrous powers on you; Rejoice, for through you you raised the dead from the grave. Rejoice, thou who bestowed insight of faith upon the blinded sorcerer; Rejoice, many who suffered for Christ's sake, showing the way to the Holy of Holies. Rejoice, Rome's surprise; Rejoice, Christian exaltation. Rejoice, George, great victorious one.

O all-blessed and holy Great Martyr George, accept this song of our praise, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that we may sing with you: Alleluia.