St. George the Victorious Day in Georgia
St. George the Victorious Day in Georgia is held on May 6. St. George is considered the patron saint of the country and the feast day of St. George is celebrated twice - November 23 and May 6. This event in the first decade of the month May is annual. Help us
Saint George (died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. In Georgia, unlike other Orthodox countries, St. George's Day (Giorgoba) is celebrated twice a year - on November 23 and May 6. The cult of St. George dates back to the IV century in Georgia.
Historically, the countries of England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Catalonia and Aragon in Spain, and other have claimed George as their patron saint, as have several other regions, cities, universities, professions and organizations. St. George went down in the history of the church as a mighty, celestial rider. He is considered the patron saint of horsemen, farmers, shepherds and travelers.
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