Georgia celebrates Saint George’s day

Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint George’s Day twice a year, on May 6 and November 23 (according to the Julian calendar). Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Agenda.ge, 23 Nov 2019 - 12:27, Tbilisi,Georgia

Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating one of the most important days on the religious calendar – Saint George’s Day (Giorgoba in Georgian) today.

Giorgi, deriving from the name George, is the most common male name in the country. It is believed the country’s name "Georgia" is also associated with Saint George.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint George’s Day twice a year, on May 6 and November 23 (according to the Julian calendar). November 23 marks the day when Saint George was tortured on the wheel.

Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who was on an official visit to the United States, sent best wishes to Georgians.

The Embassy of the United Kingdom to Georgia has also joined the celebrations.