St Igor-George of Chernigov

Blessed Igor-George, tonsured Gabriel, great prince of Chernigov and Kiev (1147)

Feast day

Coming feasts: Saturday, June 5, 2027

The name day for Igor

Orthros artwork for the life of St Igor-George of Chernigov
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From the Prologue of Ochrid

Persecuted by his relatives, he left the world and was tonsured a monk. The Kievans, dissatisfied with the Olgovichi dynasty, wished to exterminate it. They rushed upon the monastery, seized the innocent and young schema-monk Igor, and slew him. Because of this crime many calamities befell the Kievans. And at the tomb of this blessed one candles were seen, lit of themselves, on several occasions, and over the church where he was buried a pillar of fire was seen. This was in the year 1147.

Also commemorated on June 5

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Questions

When is the feast day of St Igor-George of Chernigov?
The Orthodox Church commemorates St Igor-George of Chernigov on June 5 on the New Calendar and June 18 on the Old Calendar.
Whose name day is the feast of St Igor-George of Chernigov?
It is the name day for those named Igor.
Who else is commemorated on that day?
The Church also remembers St Constantine of Kiev; St Dorotheus of Tyre; and Theodore the Hermit and Wonderworker.
When is the feast of St Igor-George of Chernigov in 2027?
In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Saturday, June 5.

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