In memory of helping the churchtranslated

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Renewal of the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in Lydda on November 16th. On this day in 1872, a new church was consecrated in the name of the saint on its historical site. The Russian government, in response to the request of Patriarch Kirill II of Jerusalem for assistance in the restoration of the St. George Church, allocated money for this project.

The Palestinian city of Lydda (modern Lod) is located in Israel, near Tel Aviv, next to Ben Gurion Airport, and is the birthplace of the Mother of St. George. For some time after the death of his father, the saint lived here, and the venerable relics of the great martyr were transferred here.

The Great Martyr George the Victorious is one of the most revered saints in the Christian world. He was born in Cappadocia in the 3rd century into a Christian family. When he was 20 years old, his mother died, leaving her son a rich inheritance. George was distinguished by his intelligence, courage and physical strength. Under Emperor Diocletian, he entered military service and made a brilliant career. In 303, towards the end of the reign of this emperor, severe persecution of Christians began. At this time, Saint George was in Nicomedia (now the city of Izmit in Turkey) -...