Saint George of Maleon

A life of faith

George lived in the ninth century. When his parents wished him to marry, he chose monastic life and entered a monastery on Mount Maleon in the Peloponnese. Many disciples gathered around him. The received account also remembers him as having foresight and foretelling his death three years before it occurred.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

George made a deliberate choice about his vocation. Set aside time to consider the commitments that shape your own life.

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