On May 6, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of St. George the Victorious, which is also called St. George's Day.. The saint is considered the patron saint of warriors and livestock, it is customary for him to pray for protection from enemies, as well as for the health of loved ones..

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St. George's Day traditions.

On this day, it is customary to go to church or pray at home.. Mothers ask the saint for a blessing for their children, especially those who are in the service, participate in hostilities or are far from home.

In the old days, gifts were also given to men on this day.. In addition, it was customary to pray that their age would be long and joyful..

Work in the field also began on the holiday.. The priests came to the sown fields, sprinkled them with holy water and blessed them for a good harvest..

Prayer to George the Victorious for victory.

\! Gathering in your temple and before your holy icon, worshiping people, we pray to you, known for our intercession, pray with us and for us, begging from His benevolence God, may He graciously hear us asking His goodness, and not leave all of ours for salvation and life; and again, falling down, we pray to you, holy victorious:

strengthen the Orthodox army in battle with the grace given to you, destroy the forces of the rising enemies, let them be ashamed and put to shame, and let their audacity be crushed, and let them lead away, as we have Divine help, and to everyone in. Pray the Lord God, all creatures of the Creator, deliver us from eternal torment, may we glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and we confess your intercession now, and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.