day 23

April 23: Holy & Glorious Great Martyr & Wonder-worker George the Victorious

On “Lord, I have cried…”, 4 stichera, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “Joy of the ranks of heaven…”—

The 23rd Day of the MONTH OF APRIL

The springtime of truth hath arrived in splendor and reneweth creation with the pious knowledge of Christ the Bestower of life; wherefore, the athlete of the Lord, manifestly enlightened in mind, trampled the machinations of the enemy underfoot. Twice

Commemoration of the Holy & Glorious Great Martyr & Wonder-worker George the Victorious

Waging war for the King of the ages, O all-wise one, thou didst cast down all the legions of the iniquitous, O thrice-blessed George, and wast shown to be a steadfast athlete through the grace given thee by God, O wonder-worker; wherefore, pray thou that we be saved.

AT LITTLE VESPERS

Thou bestowest streams of healing upon those who have recourse to thee, O thrice-blessed George; and thou art the helper of the souls and bodies of those who with fervent faith have recourse unto thy protection, O right wondrous martyr of Jesus, adornment of athletes.

Glory…: idiomelon, in the same tone—

Rejoice and be glad, O George, thou warrior of the great King, for thou hast been well pleasing unto God, and, having spurned all earthly things hast received life eternal in the heavens; for thy body driveth away from men every ailment. For Christ, Whom thou didst love, doth glorify thee thereby, O blessed one.

Now & ever…: Doxasticon from the Pentecostarion.