On May 6/23 we commemorated The Great Martyr George. As I was browsing online for more information about the International Orthodox Christian Charities I came across the IOCC Children's Prayer Journal. What a fantastic way for children to become involved with humanitarian work around the world! On this site they have a simple lesson and activity on the Republic of Georgia that would be appropriate for children 12 and under. Please click on the icon of St. George to learn more:
St. George lived during the 3rd-century and was a Captain in the Roman Army. Emperor Diocletian ordered the persecution of Christians and in defiance St. George tore up the edict. He battled the devil, symbolized by the dragon, and saved the Holy Church, symbolized by the king's daughter as shown in the above icon (sitting behind St. George). He rides a white horse representing God's grace carrying him to the heroism of martyrdom. Constantine the Great built a church over his tomb in Palestine. The name George means "tiller of the earth" in Greek.
Troparion (Fourth Tone)
''O Great Among the Saints and Glorious Martyr George, since you are a deliverer of captives and a defender of the poor, a doctor for the sick and a noble attendant to kings: intercede with Christ God, that He may save our souls.''
St. George lived during the 3rd-century and was a Captain in the Roman Army. Emperor Diocletian ordered the persecution of Christians and in defiance St. George tore up the edict. He battled the devil, symbolized by the dragon, and saved the Holy Church, symbolized by the king's daughter as shown in the above icon (sitting behind St. George). He rides a white horse representing God's grace carrying him to the heroism of martyrdom. Constantine the Great built a church over his tomb in Palestine. The name George means "tiller of the earth" in Greek.
Troparion (Fourth Tone)
''O Great Among the Saints and Glorious Martyr George, since you are a deliverer of captives and a defender of the poor, a doctor for the sick and a noble attendant to kings: intercede with Christ God, that He may save our souls.''
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