From the Prologue of Ochrid
He practiced asceticism in the seventh century in the Chozebite monastery, on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho where the Venerable John the Chozebite first practiced asceticism.
St George the Chozebite
Venerable George the Chozebite
Feast day
Coming feasts: Friday, January 8, 2027
Also commemorated on January 8
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St George the Chozebite?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St George the Chozebite on January 8 on the New Calendar and January 21 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Atticus of Constantinople, St Domnina and St Severinus.
- When is the feast of St George the Chozebite in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Friday, January 8.
In Orthros
On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St George the Chozebite before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.