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Attribution: Budge – The Martyrdom and Miracles of Saint George of Cappadocia (1888) — copy 2; public domain in Canada (death year verified: Budge d.1934 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._A._Wallis_Budge)); OCR text by the Kemetic project, Yousef Hanna 2026.
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| 8198 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 237 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 237 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 237 |
| 8199 | le. Holy Spirit spake by the mouth of David the righteous king, | le. Holy Spirit spake by the mouth of David the righteous king, | le. Holy Spirit spake by the mouth of David the righteous king, |
| 8200 | {also will I show forth to you the gifts and the miracles which | {also will I show forth to you the gifts and the miracles which | {also will I show forth to you the gifts and the miracles which |
| 8201 | ine to pass through Saint George the mighty martyr of Christ, | ine to pass through Saint George the mighty martyr of Christ, | ine to pass through Saint George the mighty martyr of Christ, |
| 8202 | 11 what happened to him in the city of Tyre where he con- | 11 what happened to him in the city of Tyre where he con- | 11 what happened to him in the city of Tyre where he con- |
| 8203 | 'nmated [his martyrdom] under Dadianus, the lawless [gover- | 'nmated [his martyrdom] under Dadianus, the lawless [gover- | 'nmated [his martyrdom] under Dadianus, the lawless [gover- |
| 8204 | it] of the Persians. Now Tyre was the city of king! Nebuchad- | it] of the Persians. Now Tyre was the city of king! Nebuchad- | it] of the Persians. Now Tyre was the city of king! Nebuchad- |
| 8205 | rzzar who was king of 2 all the Chaldeans, and he forsook his | rzzar who was king of 2 all the Chaldeans, and he forsook his | rzzar who was king of 2 all the Chaldeans, and he forsook his |
| 8206 | iy Tyre, and went to Babylon, and built it in a beautiful | iy Tyre, and went to Babylon, and built it in a beautiful | iy Tyre, and went to Babylon, and built it in a beautiful |
| 8207 | anner, and fortified it, and made it his royal city. And it | anner, and fortified it, and made it his royal city. And it | anner, and fortified it, and made it his royal city. And it |
| 8208 | ‘me to pass that when they had taken off the head of Saint | ‘me to pass that when they had taken off the head of Saint | ‘me to pass that when they had taken off the head of Saint |
| 8209 | sorge it was separated from the body from the ninth hour of | sorge it was separated from the body from the ninth hour of | sorge it was separated from the body from the ninth hour of |
| 8210 | ie day 4 until sunset; and Pasikrates the servant of Saint George | ie day 4 until sunset; and Pasikrates the servant of Saint George | ie day 4 until sunset; and Pasikrates the servant of Saint George |
| 8211 | 90d 5 by it weeping over it and watching it. And behold God | 90d 5 by it weeping over it and watching it. And behold God | 90d 5 by it weeping over it and watching it. And behold God |
| 8212 | it it into the heart of two of his fellow-servants to come | it it into the heart of two of his fellow-servants to come | it it into the heart of two of his fellow-servants to come |
| 8213 | the city to visit their master, and to learn what had become | the city to visit their master, and to learn what had become | the city to visit their master, and to learn what had become |
| 8214 | him;® and [the people] told them, saying, “They have slain him | him;® and [the people] told them, saying, “They have slain him | him;® and [the people] told them, saying, “They have slain him |
| 8215 | -day.” And they wept and rent their garments, and came?’ to | -day.” And they wept and rent their garments, and came?’ to | -day.” And they wept and rent their garments, and came?’ to |
| 8216 | Ⲉ body, and they found Pasikrates sitting and weeping; and | Ⲉ body, and they found Pasikrates sitting and weeping; and | E body, and they found Pasikrates sitting and weeping; and |
| 8217 | ey sat down and wept with him. After these things they rose | ey sat down and wept with him. After these things they rose | ey sat down and wept with him. After these things they rose |
| 8218 | ) together and joined the head$ of the saint to his body, and | ) together and joined the head$ of the saint to his body, and | ) together and joined the head$ of the saint to his body, and |
| 8219 | united with it as if it had never been severed at all. And | united with it as if it had never been severed at all. And | united with it as if it had never been severed at all. And |
| 8220 | ey took the napkin which one of them had on him and | ey took the napkin which one of them had on him and | ey took the napkin which one of them had on him and |
| 8221 | tapped his holy body smeared with blood in it: and they found | tapped his holy body smeared with blood in it: and they found | tapped his holy body smeared with blood in it: and they found |
| 8222 | new sepulchre near to them outside the city, and they laid the | new sepulchre near to them outside the city, and they laid the | new sepulchre near to them outside the city, and they laid the |
| 8223 | dy of the holy man in it until it was morning, and they sat | dy of the holy man in it until it was morning, and they sat | dy of the holy man in it until it was morning, and they sat |
| 8224 | itside the door. And it came to pass on the morrow that they | itside the door. And it came to pass on the morrow that they | itside the door. And it came to pass on the morrow that they |
| 8225 | ise up, and went into the city and bought incense and linen; | ise up, and went into the city and bought incense and linen; | ise up, and went into the city and bought incense and linen; |
| 8226 | 1d they brought them and put them around the body1® of Saint | 1d they brought them and put them around the body1® of Saint | 1d they brought them and put them around the body1® of Saint |
| 8227 | eorge; and they found that the head had joined on to the body | eorge; and they found that the head had joined on to the body | eorge; and they found that the head had joined on to the body |
| 8228 | i ⲃ ⲛⲁⲃⲟⲭⲟⲇⲟⲛⲟⲥⲟⲣ ⲡⲟⲩⲣⲟ. Thedosius appears to refer to the | i ⲃ ⲛⲁⲃⲟⲭⲟⲇⲟⲛⲟⲥⲟⲣ ⲡⲟⲩⲣⲟ. Thedosius appears to refer to the | i v navokoḋonosor pouro. Thedosius appears to refer to the |
| 8229 | pture of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar after a siege of thirteen years. | pture of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar after a siege of thirteen years. | pture of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar after a siege of thirteen years. |
| 8230 | ⲃ EXEN. ⲃ ⲉⲧⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲱⲛ. ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ. | Ⲃ EXEN. Ⲃ ⲉⲧⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲱⲛ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ. | V EXEN. V etbabilōn. V ǹte pièhoou. |
| 8231 | ⲃ ⲛⲇϥϩⲉⲙⲥⲓ. ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲉ̀ⲙⲓ ϫⲉ ⲟⲩ ⲡⲉ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥϣⲱⲡⲓ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇϥϩⲉⲙⲥⲓ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲉ̀ⲙⲓ ϫⲉ ⲟⲩ ⲡⲉ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥϣⲱⲡⲓ. | V ǹḋfhemsi. V ǹtouèmi je ou pe ètḋfṡōpi. |
| 8232 | 7 B ⲛ̀ⲛⲟⲩϩⲃⲱⲥ ⲇⲩⲕⲱϯ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩϣⲓⲛⲓ Nea. | 7 B ⲛ̀ⲛⲟⲩϩ̀ⲃⲱⲥ ⲇⲩⲕⲱϯ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩϣⲓⲛⲓ Nea. | 7 B ǹnouh̀vōs ḋikōti ouoh avṡini Nea. |
| 8233 | ⲃ ⲉⲧⲉϥⲗⲫⲉ. ⲃ B ⲛ̀ⲇⲓ CYNAONION. B MITCOMA. | Ⲃ ⲉⲧⲉϥⲗⲫⲉ. Ⲃ B ⲛ̀ⲇⲓ CYNAONION. B MITCOMA. | V eteflfe. V B ǹḋi CYNAONION. B MITCOMA. |
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| 8236 | 238 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. | 238 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. | 238 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. |
| 8237 | as if he were alive and there was no mark of the sword stroke? | as if he were alive and there was no mark of the sword stroke? | as if he were alive and there was no mark of the sword stroke? |
| 8238 | upon it at all. And the servants marvelled greatly? and believed | upon it at all. And the servants marvelled greatly? and believed | upon it at all. And the servants marvelled greatly? and believed |
| 8239 | with all their heart that God had received him to Himself, and | with all their heart that God had received him to Himself, and | with all their heart that God had received him to Himself, and |
| 8240 | that everything which He had promised him while he was alive | that everything which He had promised him while he was alive | that everything which He had promised him while he was alive |
| 8241 | should in truth be done for him. Then they spread incense over | should in truth be done for him. Then they spread incense over | should in truth be done for him. Then they spread incense over |
| 8242 | him, and carefully prepared him for burial according to the custom | him, and carefully prepared him for burial according to the custom | him, and carefully prepared him for burial according to the custom |
| 8243 | of the country, and they buried! him in a sepulchre 5, and sealed © | of the country, and they buried! him in a sepulchre 5, and sealed © | of the country, and they buried! him in a sepulchre 5, and sealed © |
| 8244 | it with seals, and they set Pasikrates outside to watch it. And | it with seals, and they set Pasikrates outside to watch it. And | it with seals, and they set Pasikrates outside to watch it. And |
| 8245 | the two other servants went into the city to labour for their | the two other servants went into the city to labour for their | the two other servants went into the city to labour for their |
| 8246 | living, and to obtain money wherewith to carry the body? of th | living, and to obtain money wherewith to carry the body? of th | living, and to obtain money wherewith to carry the body? of th |
| 8247 | saint with them to their country. And it came to pass tha | saint with them to their country. And it came to pass tha | saint with them to their country. And it came to pass tha |
| 8248 | after they had worked for two months the Lord sent to them | after they had worked for two months the Lord sent to them | after they had worked for two months the Lord sent to them |
| 8249 | there a merchant ship from Joppa® laden with merchandise: and | there a merchant ship from Joppa® laden with merchandise: and | there a merchant ship from Joppa® laden with merchandise: and |
| 8250 | when they had sold the cargo the servants of Saint George spake | when they had sold the cargo the servants of Saint George spake | when they had sold the cargo the servants of Saint George spake |
| 8251 | with the sailors, and they agreed? with them for a price to take | with the sailors, and they agreed? with them for a price to take | with the sailors, and they agreed? with them for a price to take |
| 8252 | them and the body of Saint George on hoard; and by the help | them and the body of Saint George on hoard; and by the help | them and the body of Saint George on hoard; and by the help |
| 8253 | of God they came to Joppa. When the sailors and the mer- | of God they came to Joppa. When the sailors and the mer- | of God they came to Joppa. When the sailors and the mer- |
| 8254 | chant 10 heard! that it was the body of Saint George of Melitene | chant 10 heard! that it was the body of Saint George of Melitene | chant 10 heard! that it was the body of Saint George of Melitene |
| 8255 | of Diospolis who had gone into the country of the Persians, they | of Diospolis who had gone into the country of the Persians, they | of Diospolis who had gone into the country of the Persians, they |
| 8256 | marvelled greatly at the!2 manner of his martyrdom; and they all | marvelled greatly at the!2 manner of his martyrdom; and they all | marvelled greatly at the!2 manner of his martyrdom; and they all |
| 8257 | arose and worshipped him, and glorified God that they were | arose and worshipped him, and glorified God that they were | arose and worshipped him, and glorified God that they were |
| 8258 | esteemed worthy of carrying!3 Saint George in their ship. And one | esteemed worthy of carrying!3 Saint George in their ship. And one | esteemed worthy of carrying!3 Saint George in their ship. And one |
| 8259 | of the sailors, Lieontius!4 of Joppa, an acquaintance of Saint George, | of the sailors, Lieontius!4 of Joppa, an acquaintance of Saint George, | of the sailors, Lieontius!4 of Joppa, an acquaintance of Saint George, |
| 8260 | brought horses and laid the body upon them, and carried it!5 into | brought horses and laid the body upon them, and carried it!5 into | brought horses and laid the body upon them, and carried it!5 into |
| 8261 | Saint George's own house [at Diospolis]; and when he arrived there | Saint George's own house [at Diospolis]; and when he arrived there | Saint George's own house [at Diospolis]; and when he arrived there |
| 8262 | he found Saint George’s mother and sisters had gone to their rest. | he found Saint George’s mother and sisters had gone to their rest. | he found Saint George’s mother and sisters had gone to their rest. |
| 8263 | 1B toENCHgl. 2 B MMAQ®. + 8 {rf xoToy. | 1B toENCHgl. 2 B MMAQ®. + 8 {rf xoToy. | 1B toENCHgl. 2 B MMAQ®. + 8 {rf xoToy. |
| 8264 | (ⲃ ⲁⲩⲕⲱⲥ. ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲙ̀ϩⲁⲩ ⲃ ⲁⲩⲧⲟⲡϥ. | (Ⲃ ⲁⲩⲕⲱⲥ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲙ̀ϩⲁⲩ ⲃ ⲁⲩⲧⲟⲡϥ. | (V avkōs. V ǹpim̀hav v avtopf. |
| 8265 | : ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲟⲩⲥⲱⲙⲇ. s ⲃ ⲓⲟⲡⲡⲏ ⲇⲩⲓ ⲃ ⲁϥϯⲛⲟⲩϫ. | : ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲟⲩⲥⲱⲙⲇ. s ⲃ ⲓⲟⲡⲡⲏ ⲇⲩⲓ ⲃ ⲁϥϯⲛⲟⲩϫ. | : v ǹpousōmḋ. s v ioppy ḋii v aftinoug. |
| 8266 | 10 ⲃ ⲡⲓⲡⲣⲁⲕⲙⲁⲧⲉⲩⲧⲏⲥ. ⲃ ⲉⲧⲁϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | 10 ⲃ ⲡⲓⲡ̀ⲣⲁⲕⲙⲁⲧⲉⲩⲧⲏⲥ. Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲁϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | 10 v pip̀rakmatevtys. V ètafsōtem. |
| 8267 | ⲙⲏ ⲛⲁⲩⲉⲣϣⲫⲏⲣⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲁϣⲱ ⲡⲉ ϫⲉ ⲛ̀ⲇϣ ⲛ̀ⲣⲏϯ ⲁϥⲉⲣ- | Ⲙⲏ ⲛⲁⲩⲉⲣϣⲫⲏⲣⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲁϣⲱ ⲡⲉ ϫⲉ ⲛ̀ⲇϣ ⲛ̀ⲣⲏϯ ⲁϥⲉⲣⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ 18 B ⲉ̀ⲧⲁⲗⲟϥ. | My naverṡfyri m̀maṡō pe je ǹḋṡ ǹryti afermartiros 18 B ètalof. |
| 8268 | ⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ 18 B ⲉⲧⲁⲗⲟϥ. | ||
| 8269 | 14 Read TE AEONTIOC, B has AEONTINOC. | 14 Read TE AEONTIOC, B has AEONTINOC. | 14 Read TE AEONTIOC, B has AEONTINOC. |
| 8270 | «1B MIEYCOMA. ( | «1B MIEYCOMA. ( | «1B MIEYCOMA. ( |
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| 8271 | | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 239 | | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 239 | | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 239 |
| 8272 | [1en the report spread abroad that they had brought the body [41] | [1en the report spread abroad that they had brought the body [41] | [1en the report spread abroad that they had brought the body [41] |
| 8273 | f Saint George who had been martyred, and whom they had | f Saint George who had been martyred, and whom they had | f Saint George who had been martyred, and whom they had |
| 8274 | ot seen for the past seven years, into the house,! and because | ot seen for the past seven years, into the house,! and because | ot seen for the past seven years, into the house,! and because |
| 8275 | ‘ey were Christians they threw themselves down and worshipped | ‘ey were Christians they threw themselves down and worshipped | ‘ey were Christians they threw themselves down and worshipped |
| 8276 | ‘m,2 weeping and marvelling at the things which had taken | ‘m,2 weeping and marvelling at the things which had taken | ‘m,2 weeping and marvelling at the things which had taken |
| 8277 | ace; and again they rejoiced and glorified God that they were | ace; and again they rejoiced and glorified God that they were | ace; and again they rejoiced and glorified God that they were |
| 8278 | orthy of such a gift. Then Pasikrates and the two other | orthy of such a gift. Then Pasikrates and the two other | orthy of such a gift. Then Pasikrates and the two other |
| 8279 | wvants 3 whose names+ were Lukios and Kirinneos told the | wvants 3 whose names+ were Lukios and Kirinneos told the | wvants 3 whose names+ were Lukios and Kirinneos told the |
| 8280 | jople of the city everything that had happened to their master, | jople of the city everything that had happened to their master, | jople of the city everything that had happened to their master, |
| 8281 | id they all marvelled. And they laid the body of Saint George | id they all marvelled. And they laid the body of Saint George | id they all marvelled. And they laid the body of Saint George |
| 8282 | ¢ his house for a week, and they all came and worshipped it, | ¢ his house for a week, and they all came and worshipped it, | ¢ his house for a week, and they all came and worshipped it, |
| 8283 | Vhen the great day of the festival 5 came they all assembled in | Vhen the great day of the festival 5 came they all assembled in | Vhen the great day of the festival 5 came they all assembled in |
| 8284 | 1e church, and the martyrdom of Saint George was read to all | 1e church, and the martyrdom of Saint George was read to all | 1e church, and the martyrdom of Saint George was read to all |
| 8285 | 1e believers, and they marvelled at him and especially at all | 1e believers, and they marvelled at him and especially at all | 1e believers, and they marvelled at him and especially at all |
| 8286 | 1at had happened ® to him, and they glorified God and His | 1at had happened ® to him, and they glorified God and His | 1at had happened ® to him, and they glorified God and His |
| 8287 | oly martyr. And behold when a certain wealthy nobleman of | oly martyr. And behold when a certain wealthy nobleman of | oly martyr. And behold when a certain wealthy nobleman of |
| 8288 | ⲓⲉ city 7 called Andrew, who was of the familys of Saint George's | ⲓⲉ city 7 called Andrew, who was of the familys of Saint George's | ie city 7 called Andrew, who was of the familys of Saint George's |
| 8289 | lother, heard his martyrdom read, God opened his heart and | lother, heard his martyrdom read, God opened his heart and | lother, heard his martyrdom read, God opened his heart and |
| 8290 | e listened attentively to the passage [in the martyrdom]? which | e listened attentively to the passage [in the martyrdom]? which | e listened attentively to the passage [in the martyrdom]? which |
| 8291 | ays, “And the Lord appeared unto him,!0 saying, I swear to | ays, “And the Lord appeared unto him,!0 saying, I swear to | ays, “And the Lord appeared unto him,!0 saying, I swear to |
| 8292 | tee by Myself that no harm shall befall any man who shall con- | tee by Myself that no harm shall befall any man who shall con- | tee by Myself that no harm shall befall any man who shall con- |
| 8293 | iss thy sufferings, for I know that he is flesh and blood. No | iss thy sufferings, for I know that he is flesh and blood. No | iss thy sufferings, for I know that he is flesh and blood. No |
| 8294 | vil shall happen to any man who is in any necessity whatsoever, | vil shall happen to any man who is in any necessity whatsoever, | vil shall happen to any man who is in any necessity whatsoever, |
| 8295 | hether!t he be in peril by fearful judgments, or by many waters, | hether!t he be in peril by fearful judgments, or by many waters, | hether!t he be in peril by fearful judgments, or by many waters, |
| 8296 | [ on the mountains, or in any affliction, if he remembers | [ on the mountains, or in any affliction, if he remembers | [ on the mountains, or in any affliction, if he remembers |
| 8297 | fy name and the name of My Father which is in heaven, and | fy name and the name of My Father which is in heaven, and | fy name and the name of My Father which is in heaven, and |
| 8298 | e Holy Spirit, and My servant George, and I will deliver him | e Holy Spirit, and My servant George, and I will deliver him | e Holy Spirit, and My servant George, and I will deliver him |
| 8299 | h of every trouble. I will write in the Book of Life the name | h of every trouble. I will write in the Book of Life the name | h of every trouble. I will write in the Book of Life the name |
| 8300 | | t B MHL and omits A(XOKOY EBOA. 2 B EOYOWT. | | t B MHL and omits A(XOKOY EBOA. 2 B EOYOWT. | | t B MHL and omits A(XOKOY EBOA. 2 B EOYOWT. |
| 8301 | 3 B MMKEBWK. - +B OYAl AF XE. 1 | 3 B MMKEBWK. - +B OYAl AF XE. 1 | 3 B MMKEBWK. - +B OYAl AF XE. 1 |
| 8302 | | 5 B NTAL (sic) QO. ¢ Read NHETAYWQ®I with B. | | 5 B NTAL (sic) QO. ¢ Read NHETAYWQ®I with B. | | 5 B NTAL (sic) QO. ¢ Read NHETAYWQ®I with B. |
| 8303 | ⲧ ⲫ ⲛ̀ⲣⲗⲙⲇⲟ ⲛ̅ⲧⲉ ϯⲡⲟⲗⲓⲥ ⲉ̀ⲡⲉϥⲣⲁⲛ TIE ANAPEAC ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | Ⲧ ⲫ ⲛ̀ⲣⲗⲙⲇⲟ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ϯⲡⲟⲗⲓⲥ ⲉ̀ⲡⲉϥⲣⲁⲛ TIE ANAPEAC ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | T f ǹrlmḋo ǹte tipolis èpefran TIE ANAPEAC ouoh. |
| 8304 | s B MITPENOC. 9 See page 36. | s B MITPENOC. 9 See page 36. | s B MITPENOC. 9 See page 36. |
| 8305 | ⲟ ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ ⲇⲁϥⲥⲇϫⲓ ⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲉϥϫⲱ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ. ⲛ ⲃ ⲓ̈ⲧⲇ. | Ⲟ̀ ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ ⲇⲁϥⲥⲇϫⲓ ⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲉϥϫⲱ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ. Ⲛ ⲃ ⲓ̈ⲧⲇ. | Ò v èrof ḋafsḋji nemaf efgō m̀mos. N v itḋ. |
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| 8306 | 240 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. | 240 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. | 240 THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. |
| 8307 | of any one who shall write down thy martyrdom and thy migl | of any one who shall write down thy martyrdom and thy migl | of any one who shall write down thy martyrdom and thy migl |
| 8308 | deeds, and shall manifest forth thy day and the sufferings whi | deeds, and shall manifest forth thy day and the sufferings whi | deeds, and shall manifest forth thy day and the sufferings whi |
| 8309 | thou hast endured in My name. I will never allow to want! a | thou hast endured in My name. I will never allow to want! a | thou hast endured in My name. I will never allow to want! a |
| 8310 | good thing in this world during his whole life, the man who sh | good thing in this world during his whole life, the man who sh | good thing in this world during his whole life, the man who sh |
| 8311 | make an offering or a charity in thy name, or who shall my | make an offering or a charity in thy name, or who shall my | make an offering or a charity in thy name, or who shall my |
| 8312 | a book on thy sufferings? and place it in faith in thy shrine; | a book on thy sufferings? and place it in faith in thy shrine; | a book on thy sufferings? and place it in faith in thy shrine; |
| 8313 | shall be numbered with My saints. I am the Lord God, 1 | shall be numbered with My saints. I am the Lord God, 1 | shall be numbered with My saints. I am the Lord God, 1 |
| 8314 | that which I have said? will I do. I will take into My kingdi | that which I have said? will I do. I will take into My kingdi | that which I have said? will I do. I will take into My kingdi |
| 8315 | whosoever shall build¢ a shrine in thy name, and I will ne | whosoever shall build¢ a shrine in thy name, and I will ne | whosoever shall build¢ a shrine in thy name, and I will ne |
| 8316 | forsake him. TI will cause mighty miracles to take place wher | forsake him. TI will cause mighty miracles to take place wher | forsake him. TI will cause mighty miracles to take place wher |
| 8317 | soever thy body shall be laid; I will make the nations of | soever thy body shall be laid; I will make the nations of | soever thy body shall be laid; I will make the nations of |
| 8318 | earth ® come to thy shrine and bring thee gifts; and I will gat | earth ® come to thy shrine and bring thee gifts; and I will gat | earth ® come to thy shrine and bring thee gifts; and I will gat |
| 8319 | together to thy shrine all the heathen of the earth, Jews, Sa | together to thy shrine all the heathen of the earth, Jews, Sa | together to thy shrine all the heathen of the earth, Jews, Sa |
| 8320 | ritans, Persians, the children of Esau? and even the barbari | ritans, Persians, the children of Esau? and even the barbari | ritans, Persians, the children of Esau? and even the barbari |
| 8321 | and they shall bring thee gifts.” | and they shall bring thee gifts.” | and they shall bring thee gifts.” |
| 8322 | When the believing and truly God-loving man Andrew he | When the believing and truly God-loving man Andrew he | When the believing and truly God-loving man Andrew he |
| 8323 | of all these cures with which God would benefit the people thro | of all these cures with which God would benefit the people thro | of all these cures with which God would benefit the people thro |
| 8324 | him, he received great joy like Jacob when he saw the face of | him, he received great joy like Jacob when he saw the face of | him, he received great joy like Jacob when he saw the face of |
| 8325 | son Joseph the ruler in Egypt, and he rose up quickly and wr | son Joseph the ruler in Egypt, and he rose up quickly and wr | son Joseph the ruler in Egypt, and he rose up quickly and wr |
| 8326 | down his martyrdom and put it in his house, saying, “I will set { | down his martyrdom and put it in his house, saying, “I will set { | down his martyrdom and put it in his house, saying, “I will set { |
| 8327 | memorial 8 of my brother in my house, that his blessing and fav | memorial 8 of my brother in my house, that his blessing and fav | memorial 8 of my brother in my house, that his blessing and fav |
| 8328 | may abide with me for ever.” And he cried out among the w | may abide with me for ever.” And he cried out among the w | may abide with me for ever.” And he cried out among the w |
| 8329 | multitude, saying, “My brethren, as we have suffered great | multitude, saying, “My brethren, as we have suffered great | multitude, saying, “My brethren, as we have suffered great |
| 8330 | bulation ® for the sake of our brother who was slain with | bulation ® for the sake of our brother who was slain with | bulation ® for the sake of our brother who was slain with |
| 8331 | sword, let us now rejoice exceedingly that he has received gr | sword, let us now rejoice exceedingly that he has received gr | sword, let us now rejoice exceedingly that he has received gr |
| 8332 | honour in heaven, and verily, because he has thus received fr | honour in heaven, and verily, because he has thus received fr | honour in heaven, and verily, because he has thus received fr |
| 8333 | dom of speech before God, he is able to entreat God on | dom of speech before God, he is able to entreat God on | dom of speech before God, he is able to entreat God on |
| 8334 | behalf that He may show mercy and help to us in this wo | behalf that He may show mercy and help to us in this wo | behalf that He may show mercy and help to us in this wo |
| 8335 | and in that which is to come.1® And now, my brethren, hear | and in that which is to come.1® And now, my brethren, hear | and in that which is to come.1® And now, my brethren, hear |
| 8336 | unto me, and let us build a little shrine to his name, and | | unto me, and let us build a little shrine to his name, and | | unto me, and let us build a little shrine to his name, and | |
| 8337 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲱⲧ. ⲃ ⲛⲉϥϧⲓⲥⲓ. : ⲃ B ⲉ̀ⲧⲇⲓϫⲟϥ. | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲱⲧ. Ⲃ ⲛⲉϥϧⲓⲥⲓ.: ⲃ B ⲉ̀ⲧⲇⲓϫⲟϥ. | v ǹṡōt. V nefxisi.: v B ètḋigof. |
| 8338 | ⲃ ⲫⲏⲉ̀ⲑⲛⲗⲕⲱⲧ. ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲧⲉⲙⲙⲇⲩ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲙⲗ. | Ⲃ ⲫⲏⲉ̀ⲑⲛⲗⲕⲱⲧ. Ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲧⲉⲙⲙⲇⲩ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲙ̀ⲗ. | V fyèθnlkōt. V omits ètemmḋi xen pim̀l. |
| 8339 | ⲃ ⲡⲕⲇϩⲓ. ⲧ ⲃ NHCAY- ⲉⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉⲕⲉⲣⲫⲙⲉⲩⲓ. | Ⲃ ⲡ̀ⲕⲇϩⲓ. Ⲧ ⲃ NHCAY- ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉⲕⲉⲣⲫⲙⲉⲩⲓ. | V p̀kḋhi. T v NHCAY- èb m̀pekerfmevi. |
| 8340 | ⲃ ⲛⲉⲙⲕⲁϩ ⲛ ⲃ ⲫⲏⲑⲛⲏⲟⲩⲩ | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲉⲙⲕⲁϩ ⲛ ⲃ ⲫⲏⲑⲛⲏⲟⲩⲩ | V ǹemkah n v fyθnyoui |
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| 8341 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 241 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 241 | THE ENCOMIUM BY SAINT THEODOSIUS. 241 |
| 8342 | ¢ lay his body in it, that his blessing! and favour may abide | ¢ lay his body in it, that his blessing! and favour may abide | ¢ lay his body in it, that his blessing! and favour may abide |
| 8343 | ith us for ever.” Then all the people answered with one voice, | ith us for ever.” Then all the people answered with one voice, | ith us for ever.” Then all the people answered with one voice, |
| 8344 | liet be done what thou hast said. If thou wilt undertake the | liet be done what thou hast said. If thou wilt undertake the | liet be done what thou hast said. If thou wilt undertake the |
| 8345 | atter, we will undertake with thee, that the blessing of the saint | atter, we will undertake with thee, that the blessing of the saint | atter, we will undertake with thee, that the blessing of the saint |
| 8346 | ay be with us and with our children, and that his blessing may | ay be with us and with our children, and that his blessing may | ay be with us and with our children, and that his blessing may |
| 8347 | Hide in our city for ever.” And it came to pass that when he | Hide in our city for ever.” And it came to pass that when he | Hide in our city for ever.” And it came to pass that when he |
| 8348 | hard these things he rejoiced.2 And he rose up early in the | hard these things he rejoiced.2 And he rose up early in the | hard these things he rejoiced.2 And he rose up early in the |
| 8349 | porning, and brought his servants and labourers and the servants | porning, and brought his servants and labourers and the servants | porning, and brought his servants and labourers and the servants |
| 8350 | b? Saint George, and he pulled down the walls3 and the dwelling | b? Saint George, and he pulled down the walls3 and the dwelling | b? Saint George, and he pulled down the walls3 and the dwelling |
| 8351 | 3{ Saint George, and said, “I will not lay my brother's body in | 3{ Saint George, and said, “I will not lay my brother's body in | 3{ Saint George, and said, “I will not lay my brother's body in |
| 8352 | sirange ground,” and the rest of the people of the city helped | sirange ground,” and the rest of the people of the city helped | sirange ground,” and the rest of the people of the city helped |
| 8353 | Jim and laboured at the holy place. And he deposited the body | Jim and laboured at the holy place. And he deposited the body | Jim and laboured at the holy place. And he deposited the body |
| 8354 | pf Saint George in the church, until they had cleared the ground? | pf Saint George in the church, until they had cleared the ground? | pf Saint George in the church, until they had cleared the ground? |
| 8355 | ind could bring it back again. And it came to pass that when | ind could bring it back again. And it came to pass that when | ind could bring it back again. And it came to pass that when |
| 8356 | they had cleared the place they laid the foundations, and he | they had cleared the place they laid the foundations, and he | they had cleared the place they laid the foundations, and he |
| 8357 | parked out with straw where the walls should be’ according to | parked out with straw where the walls should be’ according to | parked out with straw where the walls should be’ according to |
| 8358 | the size 6 of the little shrine, and he built it as well as he could? | the size 6 of the little shrine, and he built it as well as he could? | the size 6 of the little shrine, and he built it as well as he could? |
| 8359 | i e., according to his means). | i e., according to his means). | i e., according to his means). |
| 8360 | The first miracle of Saint George. | The first miracle of Saint George. | The first miracle of Saint George. |
| 8361 | Now ‘the first miracle which Saint George wrought was in | Now ‘the first miracle which Saint George wrought was in | Now ‘the first miracle which Saint George wrought was in |
| 8362 | respect of the building of the shrine in which they were to lay | respect of the building of the shrine in which they were to lay | respect of the building of the shrine in which they were to lay |
| 8363 | iis body, in the peace of God, AmenS And it came to pass | iis body, in the peace of God, AmenS And it came to pass | iis body, in the peace of God, AmenS And it came to pass |
| 8364 | 1B TIEGCMOY- | 1B TIEGCMOY- | 1B TIEGCMOY- |
| 8365 | | : ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ ENAL ⲇϥⲣⲗϣⲓ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁϥϣⲱⲣⲡϥ. | |: ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ ENAL ⲇϥⲣⲗϣⲓ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁϥϣⲱⲣⲡϥ. | |: v ètḋfsōtem ENAL ḋfrlṡi ouoh afṡōrpf. |
| 8366 | |B Neca Nixon. + B WAT OYEPKAGAPIZIN MITIMA | |B Neca Nixon. + B WAT OYEPKAGAPIZIN MITIMA | |B Neca Nixon. + B WAT OYEPKAGAPIZIN MITIMA |
| 8367 | ⲉⲑⲣⲟⲩⲭⲁ ⲥⲉⲛϯ ⲉ̀ϧⲣⲏⲓ ⲇⲁϥⲑⲣⲟⲩⲥⲟⲣⲧⲟϩ. | ⲉ̀ⲑⲣⲟⲩⲭⲁ ⲥⲉⲛϯ ⲉ̀ϧ̀ⲣⲏⲓ ⲇⲁϥⲑⲣⲟⲩⲥⲟⲣⲧⲟϩ. | èθrouka senti èx̀ryi ḋafθrousortoh. |
| 8368 | I 5 Arab. ols oa Je UL ed ol ob 6 B TMAH. | I 5 Arab. ols oa Je UL ed ol ob 6 B TMAH. | I 5 Arab. ols oa Je UL ed ol ob 6 B TMAH. |
| 8369 | ⲧⲃ alds ⲇⲥϫⲱⲕ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲙⲗⲣⲧⲩⲣⲓⲗ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥⲕⲱⲧ ⲉ̀ϯ- | Ⲧ̀ⲃ alds ⲇⲥϫⲱⲕ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲙ̀ⲗⲣⲧⲩⲣⲓⲗ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥⲕⲱⲧ ⲉ̀ϯ- | T̀v alds ḋsgōk èvol ǹtefm̀lrtiril ètlfkōt èti- |
| 8370 | EKKAHCIA ETE COYZ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲗⲃⲱⲧ ⲗ̀ⲑⲱⲣ ⲡⲟ︦ⲥ︦ NAL ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲣⲉϥⲉⲣ‐ | ||
| 8371 | ⲛⲟⲃⲓ ⲉⲧⲁϥⲥϧⲁⲓ AMEN. “His martyrinm (?) was finished and dedi- | EKKAHCIA ETE COYZ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲗⲃⲱⲧ ⲗ̀ⲑⲱⲣ ⲡϭⲟⲓⲥ NAL ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲣⲉϥⲉⲣⲛⲟⲃⲓ ⲉⲧⲁϥⲥϧⲁⲓ AMEN. “His martyrinm (?) was finished and dedi- | EKKAHCIA ETE COYZ ǹpilvōt l̀θōr pċois NAL ǹpirefernovi etafsxai AMEN. “His martyrinm (?) was finished and dedi- |
| 8372 | gated as a church on the seventh day of Athér. O God, have mercy upon the | gated as a church on the seventh day of Athér. O God, have mercy upon the | gated as a church on the seventh day of Athér. O God, have mercy upon the |
| 8373 | smner who wrote [this book], Amen.” | smner who wrote [this book], Amen.” | smner who wrote [this book], Amen.” |
| 8374 | $B omits from TWPHPL to AMHN. | $B omits from TWPHPL to AMHN. | $B omits from TWPHPL to AMHN. |
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| 8376 | | | | | | |
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| 8377 | 242 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 242 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 242 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. |
| 8378 | that Andrew, who had set himself to build! the martyrium of | that Andrew, who had set himself to build! the martyrium of | that Andrew, who had set himself to build! the martyrium of |
| 8379 | Saint George, was lying on his bed one night and thinking within | Saint George, was lying on his bed one night and thinking within | Saint George, was lying on his bed one night and thinking within |
| 8380 | himself, 2 saying, “I have erred in beginning this building, especially | himself, 2 saying, “I have erred in beginning this building, especially | himself, 2 saying, “I have erred in beginning this building, especially |
| 8381 | as up to this present I see no man who will help me; and 1] | as up to this present I see no man who will help me; and 1] | as up to this present I see no man who will help me; and 1] |
| 8382 | knows not whether I can finish it or not. If I do not finish it, | knows not whether I can finish it or not. If I do not finish it, | knows not whether I can finish it or not. If I do not finish it, |
| 8383 | men will laugh at me, saying, ‘This man began to build, and was | men will laugh at me, saying, ‘This man began to build, and was | men will laugh at me, saying, ‘This man began to build, and was |
| 8384 | not able to finish’, even as our Saviour said.” And while he | not able to finish’, even as our Saviour said.” And while he | not able to finish’, even as our Saviour said.” And while he |
| 8385 | was meditating these things in his heart upon his bed, slumbei | was meditating these things in his heart upon his bed, slumbei | was meditating these things in his heart upon his bed, slumbei |
| 8386 | overtook him and he slept. And behold Saint George appeared | overtook him and he slept. And behold Saint George appeared | overtook him and he slept. And behold Saint George appeared |
| 8387 | to him4 in a dream, saying, “Andrew, Andrew, knowest thoy | to him4 in a dream, saying, “Andrew, Andrew, knowest thoy | to him4 in a dream, saying, “Andrew, Andrew, knowest thoy |
| 8388 | me?” and he said, “What is it, master?” Saint George said t( | me?” and he said, “What is it, master?” Saint George said t( | me?” and he said, “What is it, master?” Saint George said t( |
| 8389 | him, “Knowest thou not who I am?” and Andrew said, “No.} | him, “Knowest thou not who I am?” and Andrew said, “No.} | him, “Knowest thou not who I am?” and Andrew said, “No.} |
| 8390 | ‘When Andrew knew him in his dream, he was astonished, and | ‘When Andrew knew him in his dream, he was astonished, and | ‘When Andrew knew him in his dream, he was astonished, and |
| 8391 | rose up and cast himself down at his feet and worshipped him, say: | rose up and cast himself down at his feet and worshipped him, say: | rose up and cast himself down at his feet and worshipped him, say: |
| 8392 | ing,5 “Art thou alive, O George, my master?” Saint George sai¢ | ing,5 “Art thou alive, O George, my master?” Saint George sai¢ | ing,5 “Art thou alive, O George, my master?” Saint George sai¢ |
| 8393 | to him, “Thanks be to God, my body is with you, but I live ir | to him, “Thanks be to God, my body is with you, but I live ir | to him, “Thanks be to God, my body is with you, but I live ir |
| 8394 | God by the Holy Spirit. And now I see that thou art down: | God by the Holy Spirit. And now I see that thou art down: | God by the Holy Spirit. And now I see that thou art down: |
| 8395 | hearted about the shrine which thou hast undertaken to build! | hearted about the shrine which thou hast undertaken to build! | hearted about the shrine which thou hast undertaken to build! |
| 8396 | in my name, in which to lay my body, and I have come to thee | in my name, in which to lay my body, and I have come to thee | in my name, in which to lay my body, and I have come to thee |
| 8397 | to show thee a little wealth belonging to my ancestors out of which | to show thee a little wealth belonging to my ancestors out of which | to show thee a little wealth belonging to my ancestors out of which |
| 8398 | thou mayest pay for the shrine. Be of good cheer, and be not fain{ | thou mayest pay for the shrine. Be of good cheer, and be not fain{ | thou mayest pay for the shrine. Be of good cheer, and be not fain{ |
| 8399 | of heart, for I will put it7 into the hearts of the people of this | of heart, for I will put it7 into the hearts of the people of this | of heart, for I will put it7 into the hearts of the people of this |
| 8400 | city to help thee. Arise and follow me and I will show thee a | city to help thee. Arise and follow me and I will show thee a | city to help thee. Arise and follow me and I will show thee a |
| 8401 | place in the room of my house, which thou hast pulled down, | place in the room of my house, which thou hast pulled down, | place in the room of my house, which thou hast pulled down, |
| 8402 | wherein thou didst-lay my body before thou didst take it inte | wherein thou didst-lay my body before thou didst take it inte | wherein thou didst-lay my body before thou didst take it inte |
| 8403 | the church.” Then Andrew, in his dream, rose up, and followed | the church.” Then Andrew, in his dream, rose up, and followed | the church.” Then Andrew, in his dream, rose up, and followed |
| 8404 | him. And Saint George took him into the room of his house | him. And Saint George took him into the room of his house | him. And Saint George took him into the room of his house |
| 8405 | and showed him the place and set a mark on it with his finger, | and showed him the place and set a mark on it with his finger, | and showed him the place and set a mark on it with his finger, |
| 8406 | 1 Add EKOT with B. | 1 Add EKOT with B. | 1 Add EKOT with B. |
| 8407 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ ⲡⲉϥⲗⲟⲅⲓⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲫⲟⲛϩ ⲛ̀ϧⲣⲏⲓ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ ⲡⲉϥⲗⲟⲅⲓⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲫⲟⲛϩ ⲛ̀ϧ̀ⲣⲏⲓ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ. | V ǹxytf ère peflogismos fonh ǹx̀ryi ǹxytf. |
| 8408 | s B Mme} eM. ; \ | s B Mme} eM. ; \ | s B Mme} eM. ; \ |
| 8409 | ⲃ ⲉϥϫⲱ MMOC ⲛⲗϥ ϫⲉ ⲁⲛⲇⲣⲉⲁⲥ ⲁⲛⲇⲣⲉⲁⲥ ⲥⲟⲩⲱⲛⲧ, | ⲃ ⲉϥϫⲱ MMOC ⲛ̀ⲗϥ ϫⲉ ⲁⲛⲇⲣⲉⲁⲥ ⲁⲛⲇⲣⲉⲁⲥ ⲥⲟⲩⲱⲛⲧ, | v efgō MMOC ǹlf je andreas andreas souōnt, |
| 8410 | ⲃ ⲉϥϫⲱ MMOC. ⲃ ETAKZITOTK ⲉ̀ⲣⲟⲥ. | ⲃ ⲉϥϫⲱ MMOC. Ⲃ ETAKZITOTK ⲉ̀ⲣⲟⲥ. | v efgō MMOC. V ETAKZITOTK èros. |
| 8411 | 1 B TNATHIC ETigHT. Sy | 1 B TNATHIC ETigHT. Sy | 1 B TNATHIC ETigHT. Sy |
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| 8412 | THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 243 | THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 243 | THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 243 |
| 8413 | .ad said to him,! “Rise up early in the morning and come here,? | .ad said to him,! “Rise up early in the morning and come here,? | .ad said to him,! “Rise up early in the morning and come here,? |
| 8414 | 4d dig down into this place one cubit, and thou shalt find the | 4d dig down into this place one cubit, and thou shalt find the | 4d dig down into this place one cubit, and thou shalt find the |
| 8415 | lessing which God hath set apart for thee.” And when Andrew | lessing which God hath set apart for thee.” And when Andrew | lessing which God hath set apart for thee.” And when Andrew |
| 8416 | oke3 up from his vision he roused his wife, and told her every- | oke3 up from his vision he roused his wife, and told her every- | oke3 up from his vision he roused his wife, and told her every- |
| 8417 | ting which he had seen in his vision, and they marvelled greatly. | ting which he had seen in his vision, and they marvelled greatly. | ting which he had seen in his vision, and they marvelled greatly. |
| 8418 | fis wife said to him, “Rise up now this very night, and let us | fis wife said to him, “Rise up now this very night, and let us | fis wife said to him, “Rise up now this very night, and let us |
| 8419 | ght a lamp, and go to the place of which he told thee, and | ght a lamp, and go to the place of which he told thee, and | ght a lamp, and go to the place of which he told thee, and |
| 8420 | hou wilt see if we find the mark or not. If we find the mark | hou wilt see if we find the mark or not. If we find the mark | hou wilt see if we find the mark or not. If we find the mark |
| 8421 | s thou hast seen in thy vision, then of a certainty it is Saint? | s thou hast seen in thy vision, then of a certainty it is Saint? | s thou hast seen in thy vision, then of a certainty it is Saint? |
| 8422 | feorge who has appeared to thee,® and we may in truth believe | feorge who has appeared to thee,® and we may in truth believe | feorge who has appeared to thee,® and we may in truth believe |
| 8423 | hat we shall find the money’ even as he hath shown$ thee.” So | hat we shall find the money’ even as he hath shown$ thee.” So | hat we shall find the money’ even as he hath shown$ thee.” So |
| 8424 | hey two arose, and lit® a lamp which the woman carried, and | hey two arose, and lit® a lamp which the woman carried, and | hey two arose, and lit® a lamp which the woman carried, and |
| 8425 | indrew took a spade in his hand and went to that place at | indrew took a spade in his hand and went to that place at | indrew took a spade in his hand and went to that place at |
| 8426 | pidnight, and when he looked upon the ground he found the | pidnight, and when he looked upon the ground he found the | pidnight, and when he looked upon the ground he found the |
| 8427 | park which the saint had made with his finger10 in the vision; | park which the saint had made with his finger10 in the vision; | park which the saint had made with his finger10 in the vision; |
| 8428 | nd Andrew and his wife marvelled greatly, and believed with | nd Andrew and his wife marvelled greatly, and believed with | nd Andrew and his wife marvelled greatly, and believed with |
| 8429 | Il their hearts that it was Saint George who had made it.11 | Il their hearts that it was Saint George who had made it.11 | Il their hearts that it was Saint George who had made it.11 |
| 8430 | lhen the valiant Andrew bound a napkin round his loins, and | lhen the valiant Andrew bound a napkin round his loins, and | lhen the valiant Andrew bound a napkin round his loins, and |
| 8431 | bok the spade in his hand and dug into the earth, and when he | bok the spade in his hand and dug into the earth, and when he | bok the spade in his hand and dug into the earth, and when he |
| 8432 | ad gone down a little way he found a jar having its mouth | ad gone down a little way he found a jar having its mouth | ad gone down a little way he found a jar having its mouth |
| 8433 | paled up, with clay (?), and he dug it up and found it untouched. | paled up, with clay (?), and he dug it up and found it untouched. | paled up, with clay (?), and he dug it up and found it untouched. |
| 8434 | ind Andrew and his wife threw themselves upon their faces, and | ind Andrew and his wife threw themselves upon their faces, and | ind Andrew and his wife threw themselves upon their faces, and |
| 8435 | lorshipped God and Saint George; then they arose and lifted | lorshipped God and Saint George; then they arose and lifted | lorshipped God and Saint George; then they arose and lifted |
| 8436 | i up, and carried it into their house, glorifying God. And they | i up, and carried it into their house, glorifying God. And they | i up, and carried it into their house, glorifying God. And they |
| 8437 | lade the light12 to burn brightly, and went into13 their storehouse | lade the light12 to burn brightly, and went into13 their storehouse | lade the light12 to burn brightly, and went into13 their storehouse |
| 8438 | lat no one in the house might know of their matter, and the | lat no one in the house might know of their matter, and the | lat no one in the house might know of their matter, and the |
| 8439 | oman lighted him with the lamp while he uncovered the jar!4, | oman lighted him with the lamp while he uncovered the jar!4, | oman lighted him with the lamp while he uncovered the jar!4, |
| 8440 | t Read ⲛ̀ⲇϥ XE. 2 Read ETAL MA ϣⲱⲕⲓ. | t Read ⲛ̀ⲇϥ XE. 2 Read ETAL MA ϣⲱⲕⲓ. | t Read ǹḋf XE. 2 Read ETAL MA ṡōki. |
| 8441 | ⲃ ⲉⲧⲁϥⲉⲣⲛⲏⲫⲓⲛ. + B omits ⲉⲣⲱⲟⲩ. | Ⲃ ⲉⲧⲁϥⲉⲣⲛⲏⲫⲓⲛ. + B omits ⲉ̀ⲣⲱⲟⲩ. | V etafernyfin. + B omits èrōou. |
| 8442 | ⲃ ⲓ̈ⲉ ⲇⲗⲏⲑⲱⲥ ⲛⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲇⲅⲓⲟⲥ. ⲉⲃ ⲉⲣⲟϥ. | Ⲃ ⲓ̈ⲉ ⲇⲗⲏⲑⲱⲥ ⲛ̀ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲇⲅⲓⲟⲥ. Ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ. | V ie ḋlyθōs ǹm̀piḋgios. Èb èrof. |
| 8443 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲇⲓⲭⲣⲓⲗ. ⲃ B ETAYTAMOK. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧ̀ⲇⲓⲭⲣⲓⲗ. Ⲃ B ETAYTAMOK. | V ǹt̀ḋikril. V B ETAYTAMOK. |
| 8444 | ⲃ ⲁϥϭⲉⲣⲟ NOYKAPANTHC A ϯⲥϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲧⲱⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ. | Ⲃ ⲁϥϭⲉⲣⲟ NOYKAPANTHC A ϯⲥ̀ϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲧⲱⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ. | V afċero NOYKAPANTHC A tis̀·himi tōounou m̀mof. |
| 8445 | ⲱ ⲃ ⲡⲉϥⲧⲏⲡ. ⲓ B ⲡⲉⲉⲧⲇϥⲑⲇⲙⲓⲟϥ. | Ⲱ̀ ⲃ ⲡⲉϥⲧⲏⲡ. Ⲓ̀ B ⲡⲉⲉⲧⲇϥⲑⲇⲙⲓⲟϥ. | Ṑ v peftyp. Ì B peetḋfθḋmiof. |
| 8446 | 2 ⲃ ⲙⲡⲓϧⲏⲃⲥ. ⲓ ⲃ ⲉ̀ϩⲣⲏⲓ. ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϯⲕⲟⲩⲗⲗⲇⲑⲓ. | 2 ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓϧⲏⲃⲥ. Ⲓ̀ ⲃ ⲉ̀ϩ̀ⲣⲏⲓ. Ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϯⲕⲟⲩⲗⲗⲇⲑⲓ. | 2 v ǹpixyvs. Ì v èh̀ryi. M v ǹtikoullḋθi. |
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| 8447 | 244 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | | 244 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | | 244 THE FIRST MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | |
| 8448 | which he found to be filled to the top with gold; and they aro | which he found to be filled to the top with gold; and they aro | which he found to be filled to the top with gold; and they aro |
| 8449 | and threw themselves upon their faces, and worshipped God a | and threw themselves upon their faces, and worshipped God a | and threw themselves upon their faces, and worshipped God a |
| 8450 | Saint George for the great favour that he had wrought fi | Saint George for the great favour that he had wrought fi | Saint George for the great favour that he had wrought fi |
| 8451 | them. And the man brought out a measure of two hins! | | them. And the man brought out a measure of two hins! | | them. And the man brought out a measure of two hins! | |
| 8452 | gold wherewith he might complete the building of the shrin | gold wherewith he might complete the building of the shrin | gold wherewith he might complete the building of the shrin |
| 8453 | and he buried the remainder again, and kept it hid in his hou | and he buried the remainder again, and kept it hid in his hou | and he buried the remainder again, and kept it hid in his hou |
| 8454 | Now when the morning had come he wished to give a feast | Now when the morning had come he wished to give a feast | Now when the morning had come he wished to give a feast |
| 8455 | all the city? in the name of Saint George, saying within himse | all the city? in the name of Saint George, saying within himse | all the city? in the name of Saint George, saying within himse |
| 8456 | “It is right to give the first-fruits to the Lord;” and he ma | “It is right to give the first-fruits to the Lord;” and he ma | “It is right to give the first-fruits to the Lord;” and he ma |
| 8457 | a great feast for all the poor and infirm and widows and orpha | a great feast for all the poor and infirm and widows and orpha | a great feast for all the poor and infirm and widows and orpha |
| 8458 | in the city, and he stood up and ministered unto them a | in the city, and he stood up and ministered unto them a | in the city, and he stood up and ministered unto them a |
| 8459 | rejoiced with them all. And on the morrow he invited all t | rejoiced with them all. And on the morrow he invited all t | rejoiced with them all. And on the morrow he invited all t |
| 8460 | nobles of the city, and made auother great feast for them in t | nobles of the city, and made auother great feast for them in t | nobles of the city, and made auother great feast for them in t |
| 8461 | name of Saint George, and he sat at meat with them, and rejoice | name of Saint George, and he sat at meat with them, and rejoice | name of Saint George, and he sat at meat with them, and rejoice |
| 8462 | with them because of the blessing which the Lord had vouchsafe | with them because of the blessing which the Lord had vouchsafe | with them because of the blessing which the Lord had vouchsafe |
| 8463 | to him. While they were eating he arose3, and spake with thei | to him. While they were eating he arose3, and spake with thei | to him. While they were eating he arose3, and spake with thei |
| 8464 | saying, “Since! God hath put it into your hearts to help me, k | saying, “Since! God hath put it into your hearts to help me, k | saying, “Since! God hath put it into your hearts to help me, k |
| 8465 | each one of you give a little, according to his means, that w | each one of you give a little, according to his means, that w | each one of you give a little, according to his means, that w |
| 8466 | in our generation may do this great blessing which God hat | in our generation may do this great blessing which God hat | in our generation may do this great blessing which God hat |
| 8467 | considered our city worthy® of, and build the martyrium of Sai | considered our city worthy® of, and build the martyrium of Sai | considered our city worthy® of, and build the martyrium of Sai |
| 8468 | George in our city.” And they all answered him with one voie | George in our city.” And they all answered him with one voie | George in our city.” And they all answered him with one voie |
| 8469 | saying,’ “We tell thee that we will act according to our | | saying,’ “We tell thee that we will act according to our | | saying,’ “We tell thee that we will act according to our | |
| 8470 | and, by the will of God we will come to thee, and that whic | and, by the will of God we will come to thee, and that whic | and, by the will of God we will come to thee, and that whic |
| 8471 | each one of us shall find, according to his power, he shall brin | each one of us shall find, according to his power, he shall brin | each one of us shall find, according to his power, he shall brin |
| 8472 | to thee.” And they all, from the least to the greatest did § | to thee.” And they all, from the least to the greatest did § | to thee.” And they all, from the least to the greatest did § |
| 8473 | each one according to his power, and they counted what cam | each one according to his power, and they counted what cam | each one according to his power, and they counted what cam |
| 8474 | in in the name of Saint George and they found two thousan | in in the name of Saint George and they found two thousan | in in the name of Saint George and they found two thousan |
| 8475 | pounds? in gold and one thousand silver sathéri.5 After thes | pounds? in gold and one thousand silver sathéri.5 After thes | pounds? in gold and one thousand silver sathéri.5 After thes |
| 8476 | 1 B ⲛ̀ϩⲓⲙ. : ⲃ ⲛ̀ϯⲡⲟⲗⲓⲥ. : 3 ⲃ adds ⲇϥⲧⲱⲛϥ. | 1 B ⲛ̀ϩⲓⲙ.: ⲃ ⲛ̀ϯⲡⲟⲗⲓⲥ.: 3 ⲃ adds ⲇϥⲧⲱⲛϥ. | 1 B ǹhim.: v ǹtipolis.: 3 v adds ḋftōnf. |
| 8477 | ⲃ 2ApA ϫⲉ. ⲃ ⲫⲏ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇ ⲫϯ ⲑⲣⲉⲛⲉⲣⲡⲉⲙⲡϣⲇ. | Ⲃ 2ApA ϫⲉ. Ⲃ ⲫⲏ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇ ⲫϯ ⲑⲣⲉⲛⲉⲣⲡⲉⲙⲡϣⲇ. | V 2ApA je. V fy ètḋ fti θrenerpempṡḋ. |
| 8478 | ⲉ B ⲉⲛϫⲱ MMOC. | Ⲉ B ⲉⲛϫⲱ MMOC. | E B engō MMOC. |
| 8479 | 7 Arab. yL>. The Coptic word AOY'KOX1 or AOYKOTTIN, Gre | 7 Arab. yL>. The Coptic word AOY'KOX1 or AOYKOTTIN, Gre | 7 Arab. yL>. The Coptic word AOY'KOX1 or AOYKOTTIN, Gre |
| 8480 | Aokotivny, dAokoTiviv, dhokoTivog, is a word of uncertain origin. See Du Cang | Aokotivny, dAokoTiviv, dhokoTivog, is a word of uncertain origin. See Du Cang | Aokotivny, dAokoTiviv, dhokoTivog, is a word of uncertain origin. See Du Cang |
| 8481 | Glos. Med. et Infim. Graccitas, i. 1038. The Sahidic form is ZOAOKMT | Glos. Med. et Infim. Graccitas, i. 1038. The Sahidic form is ZOAOKMT | Glos. Med. et Infim. Graccitas, i. 1038. The Sahidic form is ZOAOKMT |
| 8482 | TINOC. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 538. | TINOC. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 538. | TINOC. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 538. |
| 8483 | 8 Arab. o®y5, Sec Zoega, Catalogus, p. 625, note 9, and p. 513, note | | 8 Arab. o®y5, Sec Zoega, Catalogus, p. 625, note 9, and p. 513, note | | 8 Arab. o®y5, Sec Zoega, Catalogus, p. 625, note 9, and p. 513, note | |
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| 8484 | THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 245 | THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 245 | THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 245 |
| 8485 | mgs he came to the place where the shrine was to be built | mgs he came to the place where the shrine was to be built | mgs he came to the place where the shrine was to be built |
| 8486 | the name of Saint George, and they laid the foundations in | the name of Saint George, and they laid the foundations in | the name of Saint George, and they laid the foundations in |
| 8487 | ⲉ name of God and of Saint George, and! they built it well | ⲉ name of God and of Saint George, and! they built it well | e name of God and of Saint George, and! they built it well |
| 8488 | three years; and they brought the holy martyr into the mar- | three years; and they brought the holy martyr into the mar- | three years; and they brought the holy martyr into the mar- |
| 8489 | yrium; and they brought the holy Bishop of Jerusalem and he | yrium; and they brought the holy Bishop of Jerusalem and he | yrium; and they brought the holy Bishop of Jerusalem and he |
| 8490 | (nsecrated? the shrine. And what a number of miracles took | (nsecrated? the shrine. And what a number of miracles took | (nsecrated? the shrine. And what a number of miracles took |
| 8491 | pace then! What a number of people were cured? of their | pace then! What a number of people were cured? of their | pace then! What a number of people were cured? of their |
| 8492 | Ⲓ seases! and what a multitude of unclean spirits came forth in | Ⲓ seases! and what a multitude of unclean spirits came forth in | I seases! and what a multitude of unclean spirits came forth in |
| 8493 | ie name of Saint George the holy martyr of our Lord Jesus | ie name of Saint George the holy martyr of our Lord Jesus | ie name of Saint George the holy martyr of our Lord Jesus |
| 8494 | hrist! ϯ | hrist! ϯ | hrist! ti |
| 8495 | The second miracle® of the holy martyr Saint George. | The second miracle® of the holy martyr Saint George. | The second miracle® of the holy martyr Saint George. |
| 8496 | And it came to pass when the holy Bishop had consecrated | And it came to pass when the holy Bishop had consecrated | And it came to pass when the holy Bishop had consecrated |
| 8497 | he shrine of Saint George and was bringing up the holy offer- | he shrine of Saint George and was bringing up the holy offer- | he shrine of Saint George and was bringing up the holy offer- |
| 8498 | lng, a man came in who had an unclean spirit from his youth, | lng, a man came in who had an unclean spirit from his youth, | lng, a man came in who had an unclean spirit from his youth, |
| 8499 | ind it used to bring him down to the ground, and inflict suffer- | ind it used to bring him down to the ground, and inflict suffer- | ind it used to bring him down to the ground, and inflict suffer- |
| 8500 | ngs upon him and make him writhe and foam at the mouth; | ngs upon him and make him writhe and foam at the mouth; | ngs upon him and make him writhe and foam at the mouth; |
| 8501 | ⲓⲟⲩ this man came and stood among the congregation wishing | ⲓⲟⲩ this man came and stood among the congregation wishing | iou this man came and stood among the congregation wishing |
| 8502 | © be blessed with the multitude. And it came to pass that | © be blessed with the multitude. And it came to pass that | © be blessed with the multitude. And it came to pass that |
| 8503 | when the Bishop pronounced the ⲧⲣⲓ⳪ϭϭⲩⲓⲟⲩ the spirit brought | when the Bishop pronounced the ⲧⲣⲓ⳪ϭϭⲩⲓⲟⲩ the spirit brought | when the Bishop pronounced the tri⳪ċċiiou the spirit brought |
| 8504 | | ⲃ NEM ⲛⲛⲓⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲙⲉⲱⲣⲓⲙⲉⲥ ⲁⲩⲕⲟⲧϥ. | | ⲃ NEM ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲙⲉⲱⲣⲓⲙⲉⲥ ⲁⲩⲕⲟⲧϥ. | | v NEM ǹniagios meōrimes avkotf. |
| 8505 | ⲃ ⲁϥⲉⲣⲗⲅⲓⲗⲍⲓⲛ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ. ⲃ ⲟⲩϫⲱⲥ. ¢ Read | Ⲃ ⲁϥⲉⲣⲗⲅⲓⲗⲍⲓⲛ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ. Ⲃ ⲟⲩϫⲱⲥ. ¢ Read | V aferlgilzin m̀mof. V ougōs. ¢ Read |
| 8506 | 3 After ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ B adds MMAPTYPOC ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲁⲃ. | 3 After ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ B adds MMAPTYPOC ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲁⲃ. | 3 After geōrgios B adds MMAPTYPOC eθouab. |
| 8507 | 5 I. e. the elements. See Hammond, Antient Liturgies, p. 173, Note 1. | 5 I. e. the elements. See Hammond, Antient Liturgies, p. 173, Note 1. | 5 I. e. the elements. See Hammond, Antient Liturgies, p. 173, Note 1. |
| 8508 | = 6 I. e.“Ayiog 6 Ⲑⲉⲟⲥ, dyrog ioxupdg, dylog GOdvatog, ⲉⲗⲉϥϭⲟⲩ fipag. This | = 6 I. e.“Ayiog 6 Ⲑⲉⲟⲥ, dyrog ioxupdg, dylog GOdvatog, ⲉⲗⲉϥϭⲟⲩ fipag. This | = 6 I. e.“Ayiog 6 Ɵeos, dyrog ioxupdg, dylog GOdvatog, elefċou fipag. This |
| 8509 | n was sung in connexion with the ‘Little Entrance’, and was introduced | n was sung in connexion with the ‘Little Entrance’, and was introduced | n was sung in connexion with the ‘Little Entrance’, and was introduced |
| 8510 | to the service by Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople (A. D. 446). It | to the service by Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople (A. D. 446). It | to the service by Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople (A. D. 446). It |
| 8511 | omes in the Greek liturgy of St. Mark just after the Little Entrance, and it | omes in the Greek liturgy of St. Mark just after the Little Entrance, and it | omes in the Greek liturgy of St. Mark just after the Little Entrance, and it |
| 8512 | actually found in some of the printed Coptic liturgies. See Malan, The | actually found in some of the printed Coptic liturgies. See Malan, The | actually found in some of the printed Coptic liturgies. See Malan, The |
| 8513 | wine Liturgy of Saint Mark, p. 43; Renaudot, Liturgiarum Orientalivm, | wine Liturgy of Saint Mark, p. 43; Renaudot, Liturgiarum Orientalivm, | wine Liturgy of Saint Mark, p. 43; Renaudot, Liturgiarum Orientalivm, |
| 8514 | pp. Ixxx—cxii; Densinger, Ritus Orientalium, ii, p. 367; Marquess of Bute, | pp. Ixxx—cxii; Densinger, Ritus Orientalium, ii, p. 367; Marquess of Bute, | pp. Ixxx—cxii; Densinger, Ritus Orientalium, ii, p. 367; Marquess of Bute, |
| 8515 | he Coptic Morning Service for the Lord's Day, p. 56; Rodwell, The | he Coptic Morning Service for the Lord's Day, p. 56; Rodwell, The | he Coptic Morning Service for the Lord's Day, p. 56; Rodwell, The |
| 8516 | Liturgies of S. Basil, S. Gregory and S. Cyril, p. 30; Evetts, Rites of the | Liturgies of S. Basil, S. Gregory and S. Cyril, p. 30; Evetts, Rites of the | Liturgies of S. Basil, S. Gregory and S. Cyril, p. 30; Evetts, Rites of the |
| 8517 | Coptic Church, pp. 34—35. The statement made by Hammond (Antient | Coptic Church, pp. 34—35. The statement made by Hammond (Antient | Coptic Church, pp. 34—35. The statement made by Hammond (Antient |
| 8518 | Liturgies, p. 381) on this point is incorrect. | Liturgies, p. 381) on this point is incorrect. | Liturgies, p. 381) on this point is incorrect. |
| 8519 | | | | | | |
| 8520 | | | | | | |
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| 8521 | 246 THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 246 THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 246 THE SECOND MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. |
| 8522 | the man down upon the ground! and made him writhe and fo | the man down upon the ground! and made him writhe and fo | the man down upon the ground! and made him writhe and fo |
| 8523 | at the mouth; then he rose up and stood before the multitu | at the mouth; then he rose up and stood before the multitu | at the mouth; then he rose up and stood before the multitu |
| 8524 | and cried 2 out, saying, “What hast thou to do with me, O sai | and cried 2 out, saying, “What hast thou to do with me, O sai | and cried 2 out, saying, “What hast thou to do with me, O sai |
| 8525 | of God? I know who thou art, and that thou art not able | of God? I know who thou art, and that thou art not able | of God? I know who thou art, and that thou art not able |
| 8526 | cast me forth from this man, for I am a lunatic,® and thou has | cast me forth from this man, for I am a lunatic,® and thou has | cast me forth from this man, for I am a lunatic,® and thou has |
| 8527 | no dominion over me, O George.” And he began to blasphe | no dominion over me, O George.” And he began to blasphe | no dominion over me, O George.” And he began to blasphe |
| 8528 | God and Saint George. And Saint George inflicted sufferin | God and Saint George. And Saint George inflicted sufferin | God and Saint George. And Saint George inflicted sufferin |
| 8529 | upon him and brought him to a pillar. Then Saint George tied h | upon him and brought him to a pillar. Then Saint George tied h | upon him and brought him to a pillar. Then Saint George tied h |
| 8530 | hands behind him, and dragged him up the pillar with his han | hands behind him, and dragged him up the pillar with his han | hands behind him, and dragged him up the pillar with his han |
| 8531 | tied behind his back, until his head was on a level with the t | tied behind his back, until his head was on a level with the t | tied behind his back, until his head was on a level with the t |
| 8532 | of the pillar. And all who saw him marvelled4 and said, “V | of the pillar. And all who saw him marvelled4 and said, “V | of the pillar. And all who saw him marvelled4 and said, “V |
| 8533 | never saw any one like this, for behold, his back, with his han | never saw any one like this, for behold, his back, with his han | never saw any one like this, for behold, his back, with his han |
| 8534 | tied behind it, clung to the pillar without fastenings of rope | tied behind it, clung to the pillar without fastenings of rope | tied behind it, clung to the pillar without fastenings of rope |
| 8535 | and his feet did not touch the ground, and he was dragged u | and his feet did not touch the ground, and he was dragged u | and his feet did not touch the ground, and he was dragged u |
| 8536 | the side of the pillar twice without any one touching him, an | the side of the pillar twice without any one touching him, an | the side of the pillar twice without any one touching him, an |
| 8537 | we have never seen such a miracle as this wrought by any | we have never seen such a miracle as this wrought by any | we have never seen such a miracle as this wrought by any |
| 8538 | the martyrs.” Now it was Saint George who held the body | the martyrs.” Now it was Saint George who held the body | the martyrs.” Now it was Saint George who held the body |
| 8539 | the man® to torture him, and every one who saw him marvelle | the man® to torture him, and every one who saw him marvelle | the man® to torture him, and every one who saw him marvelle |
| 8540 | at him, and glorified God and Saint George the valiant mart | at him, and glorified God and Saint George the valiant mart | at him, and glorified God and Saint George the valiant mart |
| 8541 | of our Lord Jesus Christ. After these things Saint George s | of our Lord Jesus Christ. After these things Saint George s | of our Lord Jesus Christ. After these things Saint George s |
| 8542 | him free, and he fell down? senseless to the ground from th | him free, and he fell down? senseless to the ground from th | him free, and he fell down? senseless to the ground from th |
| 8543 | top of the pillar, so that everyone said, ‘He is dead’. And whe | top of the pillar, so that everyone said, ‘He is dead’. And whe | top of the pillar, so that everyone said, ‘He is dead’. And whe |
| 8544 | the salutation of peace® had been given they pressed round abou | the salutation of peace® had been given they pressed round abou | the salutation of peace® had been given they pressed round abou |
| 8545 | him, and marvelled at him, for he was? as one dead. And | | him, and marvelled at him, for he was? as one dead. And | | him, and marvelled at him, for he was? as one dead. And | |
| 8546 | certain man who had never walked, but was lame from his m | certain man who had never walked, but was lame from his m | certain man who had never walked, but was lame from his m |
| 8547 | ther’s womb, and who sat begging at the door of the shrine | ther’s womb, and who sat begging at the door of the shrine | ther’s womb, and who sat begging at the door of the shrine |
| 8548 | came in at that moment with the multitude, crawling upon hil | came in at that moment with the multitude, crawling upon hil | came in at that moment with the multitude, crawling upon hil |
| 8549 | hands and knees and dragging his feet10 after him. And ly | hands and knees and dragging his feet10 after him. And ly | hands and knees and dragging his feet10 after him. And ly |
| 8550 | crawled in among the feet of the people!! until he came to ths | crawled in among the feet of the people!! until he came to ths | crawled in among the feet of the people!! until he came to ths |
| 8551 | ⲃ ⲁⲩⲓ̀ⲛⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ ⲉ̀ⲡⲕⲇϩⲓ. ⲃ ⲁϥⲱϣ. | ⲃ ⲁⲩⲓ̀ⲛⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ ⲉ̀ⲡ̀ⲕⲇϩⲓ. Ⲃ ⲁϥⲱϣ. | v avìni m̀mof èp̀kḋhi. V afōṡ. |
| 8552 | ⲃ ⲟⲩⲡⲉⲣⲉⲙⲟⲩ ⲭⲛⲇϣϫⲉⲙϫⲟⲙ. + B ⲉⲩⲉⲣϣⲫⲏⲣⲓ | Ⲃ ⲟⲩⲡⲉⲣⲉⲙⲟⲩ ⲭⲛⲇϣϫⲉⲙϫⲟⲙ. + B ⲉⲩⲉⲣϣ̀ⲫⲏⲣⲓ | V ouperemou knḋṡjemgom. + B everṡ̀fyri |
| 8553 | > B AGNE NNOZ. ¢ B MpOMI. 7B MOQOI. | | > B AGNE NNOZ. ¢ B MpOMI. 7B MOQOI. | | > B AGNE NNOZ. ¢ B MpOMI. 7B MOQOI. | |
| 8554 | 8 I. e., ‘the kiss of peace’, referring to the words domaclipeda dGAAiAoug & | 8 I. e., ‘the kiss of peace’, referring to the words domaclipeda dGAAiAoug & | 8 I. e., ‘the kiss of peace’, referring to the words domaclipeda dGAAiAoug & |
| 8555 | @iMuatt dyiw Romans xvi, 16. 9 B EYOL - | @iMuatt dyiw Romans xvi, 16. 9 B EYOL - | @iMuatt dyiw Romans xvi, 16. 9 B EYOL - |
| 8556 | 0 ⲃ ⲛⲉϥⲫⲇⲧ. 11 ⲃ ⲛⲉⲛϭⲁⲗⲁⲩϫ ⲛⲉⲛϣⲁⲗⲉ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | 0 ⲃ ⲛⲉϥⲫ̀ⲇⲧ. 11 ⲃ ⲛⲉⲛϭⲁⲗⲁⲩϫ ⲛⲉⲛϣⲁⲗⲉ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | 0 v neff̀ḋt. 11 v nenċalavg nenṡale ǹnirōmi. |
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| 8558 | ‘n who was possessed of a devil. And the man who was | ‘n who was possessed of a devil. And the man who was | ‘n who was possessed of a devil. And the man who was |
| 8559 | ssessed of a devil put out his hand and took hold of the neck: | ssessed of a devil put out his hand and took hold of the neck: | ssessed of a devil put out his hand and took hold of the neck: |
| 8560 | the lame man and drew it to him, wishing to take it in his | the lame man and drew it to him, wishing to take it in his | the lame man and drew it to him, wishing to take it in his |
| 8561 | nd,! and his legs gave a loud crack and became straight im- | nd,! and his legs gave a loud crack and became straight im- | nd,! and his legs gave a loud crack and became straight im- |
| 8562 | diately. Then the people? took away his neck out of the | diately. Then the people? took away his neck out of the | diately. Then the people? took away his neck out of the |
| 8563 | nds of him that was possessed of a devil,® wishing to set him | nds of him that was possessed of a devil,® wishing to set him | nds of him that was possessed of a devil,® wishing to set him |
| 8564 | te, and said, “Go forth and depart,” and he arose and stood | te, and said, “Go forth and depart,” and he arose and stood | te, and said, “Go forth and depart,” and he arose and stood |
| 8565 | | trembling,! and his legs gained strength, and he went forth | | trembling,! and his legs gained strength, and he went forth | | trembling,! and his legs gained strength, and he went forth |
| 8566 | {d departed.> And those who knew him ran out after him, but | {d departed.> And those who knew him ran out after him, but | {d departed.> And those who knew him ran out after him, but |
| 8567 | | one could catch him until he came outside the courtyard of | | one could catch him until he came outside the courtyard of | | one could catch him until he came outside the courtyard of |
| 8568 | e shrine. Then the Bishop commanded them to bring him, and | e shrine. Then the Bishop commanded them to bring him, and | e shrine. Then the Bishop commanded them to bring him, and |
| 8569 | e man who was possessed of a devil said, “Forgive me, O holy | e man who was possessed of a devil said, “Forgive me, O holy | e man who was possessed of a devil said, “Forgive me, O holy |
| 8570 | ther, and I will tell thee what I have seen. From my youth® | ther, and I will tell thee what I have seen. From my youth® | ther, and I will tell thee what I have seen. From my youth® |
| 8571 | } I have been possessed of a devil until to-day, but I never | } I have been possessed of a devil until to-day, but I never | } I have been possessed of a devil until to-day, but I never |
| 8572 | W him with my eyes except to-day, when, as he was coming | W him with my eyes except to-day, when, as he was coming | W him with my eyes except to-day, when, as he was coming |
| 8573 | ‘me,’ I saw fire before me, and I was frightened8 and fell | ‘me,’ I saw fire before me, and I was frightened8 and fell | ‘me,’ I saw fire before me, and I was frightened8 and fell |
| 8574 | wn on the ground, and I knew nothing until the devil had | wn on the ground, and I knew nothing until the devil had | wn on the ground, and I knew nothing until the devil had |
| 8575 | me out from me. When the people came to lift me up, it came | me out from me. When the people came to lift me up, it came | me out from me. When the people came to lift me up, it came |
| 8576 | pass that [the devil] came to me when I was senseless, and I | pass that [the devil] came to me when I was senseless, and I | pass that [the devil] came to me when I was senseless, and I |
| 8577 | Ww Saint George come in by the altar, and he took hold of my | Ww Saint George come in by the altar, and he took hold of my | Ww Saint George come in by the altar, and he took hold of my |
| 8578 | mds and comforted me, and I then saw with my eyes that devil | mds and comforted me, and I then saw with my eyes that devil | mds and comforted me, and I then saw with my eyes that devil |
| 8579 | fore me in the form of a man, and Saint George inflicted great | fore me in the form of a man, and Saint George inflicted great | fore me in the form of a man, and Saint George inflicted great |
| 8580 | fferings upon him. And he took him and dragged him up to | fferings upon him. And he took him and dragged him up to | fferings upon him. And he took him and dragged him up to |
| 8581 | le top of the pillar, and he inflicted sufferings upon him, and | le top of the pillar, and he inflicted sufferings upon him, and | le top of the pillar, and he inflicted sufferings upon him, and |
| 8582 | i last the devil cried out with a loud noise, and swore an oath | i last the devil cried out with a loud noise, and swore an oath | i last the devil cried out with a loud noise, and swore an oath |
| 8583 | ying, “I will go out of this man and never return to him | ying, “I will go out of this man and never return to him | ying, “I will go out of this man and never return to him |
| 8584 | fain.” Then 19 saw Saint George take hold of him, and lift | fain.” Then 19 saw Saint George take hold of him, and lift | fain.” Then 19 saw Saint George take hold of him, and lift |
| 8585 | im up to the top of the pillar, and throw him down upon the | im up to the top of the pillar, and throw him down upon the | im up to the top of the pillar, and throw him down upon the |
| 8586 | ⲃ Ⲁⲩⲥⲱⲕ ⲉ̀ⲣⲱⲟⲩ ⲉⲩⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲉⲟⲗϥ. : BA ϩⲁⲛⲕⲉⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | ⲃ Ⲁⲩⲥⲱⲕ ⲉ̀ⲣⲱⲟⲩ ⲉⲩⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲉⲟⲗϥ.: BA ϩⲁⲛⲕⲉⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | v Avsōk èrōou evouōṡ eolf.: BA hankerōmi. |
| 8587 | 1B ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲓ ⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ. | 1B ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲓ ⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ. | 1B ǹtotf ǹpirōmi ètoi ǹḋemōn. |
| 8588 | + B ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩϣⲑⲟ̀ⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲁϥⲟ̀ϩⲓ ⲉⲣⲁⲧϥ. : B ⲉ̀ⲣⲁⲧϥ. | + B ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩϣⲑⲟ̀ⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲁϥⲟ̀ϩⲓ ⲉ̀ⲣⲁⲧϥ.: B ⲉ̀ⲣⲁⲧϥ. | + B xen ouṡθòrter afòhi èratf.: B èratf. |
| 8589 | ⲉⲃ ⲓⲥϫⲉⲛ ⲧⲗⲙⲉⲧⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ ⲟⲩⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲉ̀ϫⲱⲓ. | Ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲓⲥϫⲉⲛ ⲧⲗⲙⲉⲧⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ ⲟⲩⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲉ̀ϫⲱⲓ. | Èb isjen tlmetkouji ouḋemōn ègōi. |
| 8590 | ⲧ ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ NABAA ⲉ̀ⲛⲉϩ ⲉⲃⲏⲗ ⲉ̀ⲫⲟⲟⲩ ⲁϥϣⲗⲁⲛⲛⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲉⲓ̀ ⲉ̀ϫⲱⲛ. | Ⲧ ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ NABAA ⲉ̀ⲛⲉϩ ⲉ̀ⲃⲏⲗ ⲉ̀ⲫⲟⲟⲩ ⲁϥϣⲗⲁⲛⲛⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲉⲓ̀ ⲉ̀ϫⲱⲛ. | T v xen NABAA èneh èvyl èfoou afṡlannouì eì ègōn. |
| 8591 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲇⲓϣⲑⲟⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲃ ANOK ⲇⲉ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲇⲓϣⲑⲟⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲃ ANOK ⲇⲉ. | V ǹṡḋiṡθorter v ANOK ḋe. |
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| 8593 | pavement, and the devil uttered a loud cry through his nostrils | pavement, and the devil uttered a loud cry through his nostrils | pavement, and the devil uttered a loud cry through his nostrils |
| 8594 | and came out, and departed. And I knew that I was relieve | and came out, and departed. And I knew that I was relieve | and came out, and departed. And I knew that I was relieve |
| 8595 | in my body, and I fell asleep and slumbered, and saw nothing | in my body, and I fell asleep and slumbered, and saw nothing | in my body, and I fell asleep and slumbered, and saw nothing |
| 8596 | until this lame man looked upon me. When-I opened my eye | until this lame man looked upon me. When-I opened my eye | until this lame man looked upon me. When-I opened my eye |
| 8597 | I saw Saint George holding! my hands, and embracing the neck | I saw Saint George holding! my hands, and embracing the neck | I saw Saint George holding! my hands, and embracing the neck |
| 8598 | of the lame man, and he beckoned to me, saying, ‘Hold hin | of the lame man, and he beckoned to me, saying, ‘Hold hin | of the lame man, and he beckoned to me, saying, ‘Hold hin |
| 8599 | tightly’ And I held his neck and pulled, and Saint Georg | tightly’ And I held his neck and pulled, and Saint Georg | tightly’ And I held his neck and pulled, and Saint Georg |
| 8600 | held his legs and pulled, and his legs? gave forth a loud noise | held his legs and pulled, and his legs? gave forth a loud noise | held his legs and pulled, and his legs? gave forth a loud noise |
| 8601 | and Saint George let got his legs and beckoned to mes to le | and Saint George let got his legs and beckoned to mes to le | and Saint George let got his legs and beckoned to mes to le |
| 8602 | go his neck, and the man rose up and went away running; an | go his neck, and the man rose up and went away running; an | go his neck, and the man rose up and went away running; an |
| 8603 | Saint George went up to heaven, and I looked after him.” Whei | Saint George went up to heaven, and I looked after him.” Whei | Saint George went up to heaven, and I looked after him.” Whei |
| 8604 | the Bishop and the multitude ¢ who were standing round abou | the Bishop and the multitude ¢ who were standing round abou | the Bishop and the multitude ¢ who were standing round abou |
| 8605 | him heard these things, they marvelled with a great astonishment | him heard these things, they marvelled with a great astonishment | him heard these things, they marvelled with a great astonishment |
| 8606 | and glorified God and Saint George, saying, “Great are th | and glorified God and Saint George, saying, “Great are th | and glorified God and Saint George, saying, “Great are th |
| 8607 | mighty deeds and favours which? God works through him.” Ant | mighty deeds and favours which? God works through him.” Ant | mighty deeds and favours which? God works through him.” Ant |
| 8608 | the men who were healed became$ servants of the shrine o | the men who were healed became$ servants of the shrine o | the men who were healed became$ servants of the shrine o |
| 8609 | Saint George, and served him there day and night until the da | Saint George, and served him there day and night until the da | Saint George, and served him there day and night until the da |
| 8610 | of their death. And multitudes of men and women and childrer | of their death. And multitudes of men and women and childrer | of their death. And multitudes of men and women and childrer |
| 8611 | who were sick with divers diseases, and fevers, and burnings, ang | who were sick with divers diseases, and fevers, and burnings, ang | who were sick with divers diseases, and fevers, and burnings, ang |
| 8612 | unclean spirits, were healed that day in the shrine of Sain | unclean spirits, were healed that day in the shrine of Sain | unclean spirits, were healed that day in the shrine of Sain |
| 8613 | George in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. | George in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. | George in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 8614 | i521 The third miracle of Saint George the holy martyr of | i521 The third miracle of Saint George the holy martyr of | i521 The third miracle of Saint George the holy martyr of |
| 8615 | 2 Jesus Christ? / | 2 Jesus Christ? / | 2 Jesus Christ? / |
| 8616 | And it came to pass that when the holy Bishop went inte | And it came to pass that when the holy Bishop went inte | And it came to pass that when the holy Bishop went inte |
| 8617 | Jerusalem with all those!? that were with him, they spake of the | Jerusalem with all those!? that were with him, they spake of the | Jerusalem with all those!? that were with him, they spake of the |
| 8618 | signs and miracles which had happened through Sait George | signs and miracles which had happened through Sait George | signs and miracles which had happened through Sait George |
| 8619 | in the midst of the people. And behold a certain Jew, whe | in the midst of the people. And behold a certain Jew, whe | in the midst of the people. And behold a certain Jew, whe |
| 8620 | 1 B EAMONL. . 2 B EPMOY. *B A NEQPAT TF. | 1 B EAMONL. . 2 B EPMOY. *B A NEQPAT TF. | 1 B EAMONL. . 2 B EPMOY. *B A NEQPAT TF. |
| 8621 | ⲉ̅ ⲁϥⲭⲁⲩ. 5 B ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲃⲏⲓ. ⲉⲃ ⲡⲓⲙⲏϣ ⲅⲁⲣ. | 5 ⲁϥⲭⲁⲩ. 5 B ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲃⲏⲓ. Ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲡⲓⲙⲏϣ ⲅⲁⲣ. | 5 afkav. 5 B ǹouvyi. Èb pimyṡ ġar. |
| 8622 | ⲧ ⲫ ⲉⲣⲉ. s B ⲉⲩⲟⲓ ⲙ̀ⲃⲱⲕ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ | Ⲧ ⲫ ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ. s B ⲉⲩⲟⲓ ⲛ̀ⲃⲱⲕ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ | T f ère. s B evoi ǹvōk xen p̀topos |
| 8623 | 9 B has EBOYAB instead of NTE IHC TIXC. | 9 B has EBOYAB instead of NTE IHC TIXC. | 9 B has EBOYAB instead of NTE IHC TIXC. |
| 8624 | ⲉⲃ ⲉⲑ ⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ⲧϥ | Ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲉⲑ ⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ⲧϥ | Èb eθ nemaf tyrou tf |
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| 8626 | a8 a sorcerer and a thief, and who made men fall asleep by | a8 a sorcerer and a thief, and who made men fall asleep by | a8 a sorcerer and a thief, and who made men fall asleep by |
| 8627 | ‘s enchantments t while he stole their goods, heard of the mighty | ‘s enchantments t while he stole their goods, heard of the mighty | ‘s enchantments t while he stole their goods, heard of the mighty |
| 8628 | seds and miracles which Saint George wrought, but believed | seds and miracles which Saint George wrought, but believed | seds and miracles which Saint George wrought, but believed |
| 8629 | liem not. And he said to the multitudes, “The Christians err | liem not. And he said to the multitudes, “The Christians err | liem not. And he said to the multitudes, “The Christians err |
| 8630 | 10 praying to this earthly being like ourselves, saying, ‘Help us, | 10 praying to this earthly being like ourselves, saying, ‘Help us, | 10 praying to this earthly being like ourselves, saying, ‘Help us, |
| 8631 | and heal our sicknesses’;” and many Christians strove with this | and heal our sicknesses’;” and many Christians strove with this | and heal our sicknesses’;” and many Christians strove with this |
| 8632 | pian often, but he continued his great blasphemies after this | pian often, but he continued his great blasphemies after this | pian often, but he continued his great blasphemies after this |
| 8633 | planner. Now a certain feeble-hearted Christian heard? him, | planner. Now a certain feeble-hearted Christian heard? him, | planner. Now a certain feeble-hearted Christian heard? him, |
| 8634 | nd he was very angry and rose up to contend with him, saying, | nd he was very angry and rose up to contend with him, saying, | nd he was very angry and rose up to contend with him, saying, |
| 8635 | ‘God will not allow thee to despise His holy martyr thus, and | ‘God will not allow thee to despise His holy martyr thus, and | ‘God will not allow thee to despise His holy martyr thus, and |
| 8636 | pe saint will revenge himself upon thee and blot thee out;” and | pe saint will revenge himself upon thee and blot thee out;” and | pe saint will revenge himself upon thee and blot thee out;” and |
| 8637 | hey cursed3 each other with many curses. After these things | hey cursed3 each other with many curses. After these things | hey cursed3 each other with many curses. After these things |
| 8638 | he Jew answered and said, “Come now and lay a wager? with | he Jew answered and said, “Come now and lay a wager? with | he Jew answered and said, “Come now and lay a wager? with |
| 8639 | ge, I will go into the shrine, and will plunder it and bring outs | ge, I will go into the shrine, and will plunder it and bring outs | ge, I will go into the shrine, and will plunder it and bring outs |
| 8640 | ts possessions here without any one knowing it, and I will see | ts possessions here without any one knowing it, and I will see | ts possessions here without any one knowing it, and I will see |
| 8641 | that George will do to me.” The Christian answered and said, [53] | that George will do to me.” The Christian answered and said, [53] | that George will do to me.” The Christian answered and said, [53] |
| 8642 | Lay a wager with me for three pounds in gold. If thou carriest | Lay a wager with me for three pounds in gold. If thou carriest | Lay a wager with me for three pounds in gold. If thou carriest |
| 8643 | Mf anything from the shrine of Saint George and bringest it | Mf anything from the shrine of Saint George and bringest it | Mf anything from the shrine of Saint George and bringest it |
| 8644 | rere, we will go into the shrine and make enquiries that we | rere, we will go into the shrine and make enquiries that we | rere, we will go into the shrine and make enquiries that we |
| 8645 | nay know of a truth if thou hast carried off anything from the | nay know of a truth if thou hast carried off anything from the | nay know of a truth if thou hast carried off anything from the |
| 8646 | shrine. Then if thou work a month without any evil befalling | shrine. Then if thou work a month without any evil befalling | shrine. Then if thou work a month without any evil befalling |
| 8647 | hee,® I will believe thee and will give thee three pounds in gold; | hee,® I will believe thee and will give thee three pounds in gold; | hee,® I will believe thee and will give thee three pounds in gold; |
| 8648 | ut if thou art not able to steal anything from the shrine, and | ut if thou art not able to steal anything from the shrine, and | ut if thou art not able to steal anything from the shrine, and |
| 8649 | Some evil befall thee, thou shalt give me three pounds in gold, and | Some evil befall thee, thou shalt give me three pounds in gold, and | Some evil befall thee, thou shalt give me three pounds in gold, and |
| 8650 | shalt become a Christian.” So the matter was thus arranged | shalt become a Christian.” So the matter was thus arranged | shalt become a Christian.” So the matter was thus arranged |
| 8651 | between them, and they procured witnesses.” Then the man who | between them, and they procured witnesses.” Then the man who | between them, and they procured witnesses.” Then the man who |
| 8652 | was a sorcerer arose and went into the shrine, and stole some | was a sorcerer arose and went into the shrine, and stole some | was a sorcerer arose and went into the shrine, and stole some |
| 8653 | things, and he came out while all were sleeping, and no one knew | things, and he came out while all were sleeping, and no one knew | things, and he came out while all were sleeping, and no one knew |
| 8654 | of the theft; and when he had come outside of the outer door | of the theft; and when he had come outside of the outer door | of the theft; and when he had come outside of the outer door |
| 8655 | of the shrine, he spake within himself, saying, “Be ashamed | of the shrine, he spake within himself, saying, “Be ashamed | of the shrine, he spake within himself, saying, “Be ashamed |
| 8656 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲣⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲓⲕⲏ. ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲇϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲣⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲓⲕⲏ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲇϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | v ǹreferhiky. V ǹpḋiryti ḋfsōtem. |
| 8657 | ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ ⲛ̀ϩⲁⲛⲛⲓϣϯ ⲛ̀ϣⲱϣ. : ⲃ xa Aoyw. | Ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ ⲛ̀ϩⲁⲛⲛⲓϣϯ ⲛ̀ϣⲱϣ.: ⲃ xa Aoyw. | V avti ǹhanniṡti ǹṡōṡ.: v xa Aoyw. |
| 8658 | ⲃ €MAIMA. ⲃ ⲡⲉⲧϩⲱⲟⲩ ϣⲱⲡⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲕ. | Ⲃ €MAIMA. Ⲃ ⲡⲉⲧϩⲱⲟⲩ ϣⲱⲡⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲕ. | V €MAIMA. V pet·hōou ṡōpi m̀mok. |
| 8659 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉ. ⲉⲃ ETCABOA ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉ. Ⲉ̀ⲃ ETCABOA ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. | V ǹnimetre. Èb ETCABOA ǹte pitopos. |
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| 8662 | now, O Saint George, together with the man who laid a wager | now, O Saint George, together with the man who laid a wager | now, O Saint George, together with the man who laid a wager |
| 8663 | with me.” And he took counsel with himself as he went along, | with me.” And he took counsel with himself as he went along, | with me.” And he took counsel with himself as he went along, |
| 8664 | saying, “I will sell these things for much money, and I will | saying, “I will sell these things for much money, and I will | saying, “I will sell these things for much money, and I will |
| 8665 | demand the three pounds in gold from the Christian, and I will | demand the three pounds in gold from the Christian, and I will | demand the three pounds in gold from the Christian, and I will |
| 8666 | make him forsake his faith and deny his baptism, and I shall | make him forsake his faith and deny his baptism, and I shall | make him forsake his faith and deny his baptism, and I shall |
| 8667 | see what this dead man George will do unto me.” Now as he | see what this dead man George will do unto me.” Now as he | see what this dead man George will do unto me.” Now as he |
| 8668 | was pondering these things going along, behold the valiant martyr | was pondering these things going along, behold the valiant martyr | was pondering these things going along, behold the valiant martyr |
| 8669 | Saint George came to him in the guise of a soldier, holding a | Saint George came to him in the guise of a soldier, holding a | Saint George came to him in the guise of a soldier, holding a |
| 8670 | large ox-hide leather whip in his hand, and he said to the man | large ox-hide leather whip in his hand, and he said to the man | large ox-hide leather whip in his hand, and he said to the man |
| 8671 | “My brother, what art thou carrying?! show? me.” And the | “My brother, what art thou carrying?! show? me.” And the | “My brother, what art thou carrying?! show? me.” And the |
| 8672 | Jew was astonished and said, “Friend, I will hide nothing from | Jew was astonished and said, “Friend, I will hide nothing from | Jew was astonished and said, “Friend, I will hide nothing from |
| 8673 | thee. I have stolen a few things, and since God has led thee across | thee. I have stolen a few things, and since God has led thee across | thee. I have stolen a few things, and since God has led thee across |
| 8674 | my path, come, take thy portion with me that thou mayest tell | my path, come, take thy portion with me that thou mayest tell | my path, come, take thy portion with me that thou mayest tell |
| 8675 | no man.” Saint George said to him, “Since it is thus, come, | no man.” Saint George said to him, “Since it is thus, come, | no man.” Saint George said to him, “Since it is thus, come, |
| 8676 | let us go into the shrine and divide the thing between us as | let us go into the shrine and divide the thing between us as | let us go into the shrine and divide the thing between us as |
| 8677 | thou sayest.” When he had come to the door of the shrine, Saint | thou sayest.” When he had come to the door of the shrine, Saint | thou sayest.” When he had come to the door of the shrine, Saint |
| 8678 | George gave him a blow on the head with the whip, saying, | George gave him a blow on the head with the whip, saying, | George gave him a blow on the head with the whip, saying, |
| 8679 | “Dost thou know who I am?” And the thief said to him, “Nay | “Dost thou know who I am?” And the thief said to him, “Nay | “Dost thou know who I am?” And the thief said to him, “Nay |
| 8680 | master, I am dead, I am dead, I know not who thou art.” Saint | master, I am dead, I am dead, I know not who thou art.” Saint | master, I am dead, I am dead, I know not who thou art.” Saint |
| 8681 | George said to him, “I am George;” and when the thief heard | George said to him, “I am George;” and when the thief heard | George said to him, “I am George;” and when the thief heard |
| 8682 | this he trembled + and fell down upon the ground. Then Saint | this he trembled + and fell down upon the ground. Then Saint | this he trembled + and fell down upon the ground. Then Saint |
| 8683 | George took hold of him and dragged him along saying, “Why | George took hold of him and dragged him along saying, “Why | George took hold of him and dragged him along saying, “Why |
| 8684 | sayests thou, ‘I am dead, 1 am dead,’ when thou art not dead? | sayests thou, ‘I am dead, 1 am dead,’ when thou art not dead? | sayests thou, ‘I am dead, 1 am dead,’ when thou art not dead? |
| 8685 | and’ now come hither and I will make thee to know who I am.” | and’ now come hither and I will make thee to know who I am.” | and’ now come hither and I will make thee to know who I am.” |
| 8686 | Then Saint George bound® him in the shrine, and tied the things| | Then Saint George bound® him in the shrine, and tied the things| | Then Saint George bound® him in the shrine, and tied the things| |
| 8687 | which he had stolen to him,? and suspended him from a beam | which he had stolen to him,? and suspended him from a beam | which he had stolen to him,? and suspended him from a beam |
| 8688 | at the height of three cubits from the ground,” and he gave him | at the height of three cubits from the ground,” and he gave him | at the height of three cubits from the ground,” and he gave him |
| 8689 | severe lashes with the whip$ which he held in hand. O what al | severe lashes with the whip$ which he held in hand. O what al | severe lashes with the whip$ which he held in hand. O what al |
| 8690 | number of miracles took place at that time! and O what a number | number of miracles took place at that time! and O what a number | number of miracles took place at that time! and O what a number |
| 8691 | of cries did the thief utter! And all those who were asleep woke! | of cries did the thief utter! And all those who were asleep woke! | of cries did the thief utter! And all those who were asleep woke! |
| 8692 | + B ETTAMOYT. 2 Read NTAYPEA XH. | + B ETTAMOYT. 2 Read NTAYPEA XH. | + B ETTAMOYT. 2 Read NTAYPEA XH. |
| 8693 | : ⲃ ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲣⲏⲓ. ⲃ ⲁϥϣⲑⲟⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲇϥϩⲉⲓ ⲉ̀ϧⲣⲏⲓ | : ⲃ ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲣⲏⲓ. Ⲃ ⲁϥϣⲑⲟⲣⲧⲉⲣ ⲇϥϩⲉⲓ ⲉ̀ϧ̀ⲣⲏⲓ | : v èxoun èryi. V afṡθorter ḋfhei èx̀ryi |
| 8694 | ϩⲓϫⲉⲛ. ⲃ ⲕϫⲱ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ. 6 Read ⲇϥⲥⲟⲛϩϥ with B. | ϩⲓϫⲉⲛ. Ⲃ ⲕ̀ϫⲱ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ. 6 Read ⲇϥⲥⲟⲛϩϥ with B. | hijen. V k̀gō m̀mos. 6 Read ḋfsonhf with B. |
| 8695 | ⲧ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧⲥ ⲇϥⲓ̀ϣⲓ. : ⲃ MMAKAABL | Ⲧ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧⲥ ⲇϥⲓ̀ϣⲓ.: ⲃ MMAKAABL | T v ǹxyts ḋfìṡi.: v MMAKAABL |
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| 8698 | 1! and arose, and came to him wondering what had taken | 1! and arose, and came to him wondering what had taken | 1! and arose, and came to him wondering what had taken |
| 8699 | lace. And they asked one another, saying, “Who has suspended | lace. And they asked one another, saying, “Who has suspended | lace. And they asked one another, saying, “Who has suspended |
| 8700 | las man?” and they said, “Who could have reached up as far | las man?” and they said, “Who could have reached up as far | las man?” and they said, “Who could have reached up as far |
| 8701 | ii this from the ground?” and the thief confessed what he had | ii this from the ground?” and the thief confessed what he had | ii this from the ground?” and the thief confessed what he had |
| 8702 | me, and told every one what had happened to him. And they | me, and told every one what had happened to him. And they | me, and told every one what had happened to him. And they |
| 8703 | arvelled and said, “Let us fetch a ladder and let him down,” but | arvelled and said, “Let us fetch a ladder and let him down,” but | arvelled and said, “Let us fetch a ladder and let him down,” but |
| 8704 | 1e steward answered, “As God liveth, no one shall let him down | 1e steward answered, “As God liveth, no one shall let him down | 1e steward answered, “As God liveth, no one shall let him down |
| 8705 | atil he that suspended him let him down;” so they left him | atil he that suspended him let him down;” so they left him | atil he that suspended him let him down;” so they left him |
| 8706 | ed up thus until it was morning, that everyone might see him. | ed up thus until it was morning, that everyone might see him. | ed up thus until it was morning, that everyone might see him. |
| 8707 | {nd the thief confessed that he had laid a wager? with a Christian | {nd the thief confessed that he had laid a wager? with a Christian | {nd the thief confessed that he had laid a wager? with a Christian |
| 8708 | i Jerusalem, and he cried out, “O George my master, have | i Jerusalem, and he cried out, “O George my master, have | i Jerusalem, and he cried out, “O George my master, have |
| 8709 | lercy upon me and I will never put forth my hand to steal | lercy upon me and I will never put forth my hand to steal | lercy upon me and I will never put forth my hand to steal |
| 8710 | gain from any man from this hour, but I will henceforth become | gain from any man from this hour, but I will henceforth become | gain from any man from this hour, but I will henceforth become |
| 8711 | Christian, and I will never return3 to the working of magic | Christian, and I will never return3 to the working of magic | Christian, and I will never return3 to the working of magic |
| 8712 | 3 of old;” and he wept! the whole of that day, being suspended | 3 of old;” and he wept! the whole of that day, being suspended | 3 of old;” and he wept! the whole of that day, being suspended |
| 8713 | jom the beam, until the morning came and everyone saw him. | jom the beam, until the morning came and everyone saw him. | jom the beam, until the morning came and everyone saw him. |
| 8714 | Vhen Saint,George saw the fixedness of his intention, he had | Vhen Saint,George saw the fixedness of his intention, he had | Vhen Saint,George saw the fixedness of his intention, he had |
| 8715 | pmpassion upon him, and came in the night and let him down; | pmpassion upon him, and came in the night and let him down; | pmpassion upon him, and came in the night and let him down; |
| 8716 | pd the thief gave the things that he had stolen’ to the steward. | pd the thief gave the things that he had stolen’ to the steward. | pd the thief gave the things that he had stolen’ to the steward. |
| 8717 | nd it came to pass that on the morrow he wrote a letter and | nd it came to pass that on the morrow he wrote a letter and | nd it came to pass that on the morrow he wrote a letter and |
| 8718 | mt it by the hands of a servant of the shrine to his wife and | mt it by the hands of a servant of the shrine to his wife and | mt it by the hands of a servant of the shrine to his wife and |
| 8719 | datives in Jerusalem, and told them what had happened® to | datives in Jerusalem, and told them what had happened® to | datives in Jerusalem, and told them what had happened® to |
| 8720 | im. He wished moreover to become a Christian, but shame | im. He wished moreover to become a Christian, but shame | im. He wished moreover to become a Christian, but shame |
| 8721 | ould not allow him to enter Jerusalem. When his relatives | ould not allow him to enter Jerusalem. When his relatives | ould not allow him to enter Jerusalem. When his relatives |
| 8722 | ad received and read the letter, they marvelled at the mighty | ad received and read the letter, they marvelled at the mighty | ad received and read the letter, they marvelled at the mighty |
| 8723 | lings which had happened through Saint George. And when the | lings which had happened through Saint George. And when the | lings which had happened through Saint George. And when the |
| 8724 | hristian who had laid a wager with him heard it, he rejoiced | hristian who had laid a wager with him heard it, he rejoiced | hristian who had laid a wager with him heard it, he rejoiced |
| 8725 | teatly, and went? and announced in all Jerusalem what had | teatly, and went? and announced in all Jerusalem what had | teatly, and went? and announced in all Jerusalem what had |
| 8726 | wppened to the Jew in the shrine of Saint George; and all who | wppened to the Jew in the shrine of Saint George; and all who | wppened to the Jew in the shrine of Saint George; and all who |
| 8727 | pard glorified God. And his wife and children and all his | pard glorified God. And his wife and children and all his | pard glorified God. And his wife and children and all his |
| 8728 | ⲓ Read ⲣⲱⲓⲥ with ⲃ. ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲭⲇⲟⲩⲱ. | ⲓ̀ Read ⲣⲱⲓⲥ with ⲃ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲭⲇⲟⲩⲱ. | ì Read rōis with v. V ǹpḋiryti ètḋfkḋouō. |
| 8729 | ⲃ ϯⲛⲇⲕⲟⲧ. ⲃ ⲛⲇϥⲣⲓⲙⲓ. ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ. | Ⲃ ϯⲛⲇⲕⲟⲧ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇϥⲣⲓⲙⲓ. Ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ. | V tinḋkot. V ǹḋfrimi. V omits ètotf. |
| 8730 | ⲃ ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲁϥϣⲱⲡⲓ. ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲙⲇϣⲱ ⲇϥⲙⲱϣⲓ. | Ⲃ ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲁϥϣⲱⲡⲓ. Ⲃ omits ⲉ̀ⲙⲇϣⲱ ⲇϥⲙⲱϣⲓ. | V v ètafṡōpi. V omits èmḋṡō ḋfmōṡi. |
| 8731 | s B Aytooy. | s B Aytooy. | s B Aytooy. |
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| 8733 | neighbours and a multitude of Jews! arose and came to him, and| | neighbours and a multitude of Jews! arose and came to him, and| | neighbours and a multitude of Jews! arose and came to him, and| |
| 8734 | he told them everything that had happened to him, and they all| | he told them everything that had happened to him, and they all| | he told them everything that had happened to him, and they all| |
| 8735 | feared greatly, and were baptized on that day in the shrine of | feared greatly, and were baptized on that day in the shrine of | feared greatly, and were baptized on that day in the shrine of |
| 8736 | Saint George in the name of the Father and the Son and the | Saint George in the name of the Father and the Son and the | Saint George in the name of the Father and the Son and the |
| 8737 | Holy Ghost; and they glorified God for ever. | Holy Ghost; and they glorified God for ever. | Holy Ghost; and they glorified God for ever. |
| 8738 | The fourth miracle of Saint George the holy martyr? | The fourth miracle of Saint George the holy martyr? | The fourth miracle of Saint George the holy martyr? |
| 8739 | Now the name of Saint George and the report that he, | Now the name of Saint George and the report that he, | Now the name of Saint George and the report that he, |
| 8740 | wrought mighty deeds and signs, and miracles, and cures, and | wrought mighty deeds and signs, and miracles, and cures, and | wrought mighty deeds and signs, and miracles, and cures, and |
| 8741 | that he cast out devils spread abroad everywhere. And ther! | that he cast out devils spread abroad everywhere. And ther! | that he cast out devils spread abroad everywhere. And ther! |
| 8742 | was a certain man in the land of the Persians, called Nicanor | was a certain man in the land of the Persians, called Nicanor | was a certain man in the land of the Persians, called Nicanor |
| 8743 | who was ruler over the third part of the Persians, and he ha | who was ruler over the third part of the Persians, and he ha | who was ruler over the third part of the Persians, and he ha |
| 8744 | a son called Anatolius, whose body and face? were covered wit | a son called Anatolius, whose body and face? were covered wit | a son called Anatolius, whose body and face? were covered wit |
| 8745 | leprosy. And when he heard of the mighty deeds and ow | leprosy. And when he heard of the mighty deeds and ow | leprosy. And when he heard of the mighty deeds and ow |
| 8746 | which God wrought by the hand of Saint George, he cried ou | which God wrought by the hand of Saint George, he cried ou | which God wrought by the hand of Saint George, he cried ou |
| 8747 | with a cry, saying, “If God and Saint George heal the leprosy | with a cry, saying, “If God and Saint George heal the leprosy | with a cry, saying, “If God and Saint George heal the leprosy |
| 8748 | on the face of my son, I will dedicate a hundred pounds of gold? | on the face of my son, I will dedicate a hundred pounds of gold? | on the face of my son, I will dedicate a hundred pounds of gold? |
| 8749 | to the shrine of Saint George and I and all my house will become | to the shrine of Saint George and I and all my house will become | to the shrine of Saint George and I and all my house will become |
| 8750 | Christians.” And it came to pass that when he had thus vowed | Christians.” And it came to pass that when he had thus vowed | Christians.” And it came to pass that when he had thus vowed |
| 8751 | he rose up on the morning of the morrow? and the face of his son | he rose up on the morning of the morrow? and the face of his son | he rose up on the morning of the morrow? and the face of his son |
| 8752 | was healed, and there was no trace of leprosy in it. Whe | was healed, and there was no trace of leprosy in it. Whe | was healed, and there was no trace of leprosy in it. Whe |
| 8753 | Nicanor the ruler of the Persians saw this great miracle which had | Nicanor the ruler of the Persians saw this great miracle which had | Nicanor the ruler of the Persians saw this great miracle which had |
| 8754 | taken place in his son, he rose up and took the gifts which he | taken place in his son, he rose up and took the gifts which he | taken place in his son, he rose up and took the gifts which he |
| 8755 | had vowed, and niuch money, and Anatolius his son and his| | had vowed, and niuch money, and Anatolius his son and his| | had vowed, and niuch money, and Anatolius his son and his| |
| 8756 | brethren and the multitudes of Persians who came with him, and| | brethren and the multitudes of Persians who came with him, and| | brethren and the multitudes of Persians who came with him, and| |
| 8757 | they rose up and embarked in ships and came to the shrine of | they rose up and embarked in ships and came to the shrine of | they rose up and embarked in ships and came to the shrine of |
| 8758 | Saint George, and they washed his son in the bath and =k | Saint George, and they washed his son in the bath and =k | Saint George, and they washed his son in the bath and =k |
| 8759 | ⲃ NTE ⲛⲙⲟⲩⲇⲗⲓ. : Badds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | | ⲃ NTE ⲛ̀ⲙⲟⲩⲇⲗⲓ.: Badds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | | v NTE ǹmouḋli.: Badds pimartiros eθouḋv. | |
| 8760 | ⲃ 2ANKEOYON ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲉϥϩⲟ. | ⲃ 2ANKEOYON ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲉϥϩⲟ. | v 2ANKEOYON xen pefho. |
| 8761 | ¢ Arab. > . For an account of the word ⲕⲟⲩⲛⲇⲓⲛⲗⲣⲓⲟⲛ | ¢ Arab. > . For an account of the word ⲕⲟⲩⲛⲇⲓⲛⲗⲣⲓⲟⲛ | ¢ Arab. > . For an account of the word kounḋinlrion |
| 8762 | or KoYNTINApION, Gr. kevvdpiov, Centenarium, see Du Cange, Glossa-| | or KoYNTINApION, Gr. kevvdpiov, Centenarium, see Du Cange, Glossa-| | or KoYNTINApION, Gr. kevvdpiov, Centenarium, see Du Cange, Glossa-| |
| 8763 | rium Med. et Infim. Graecitas, 1, p. 634. | rium Med. et Infim. Graecitas, 1, p. 634. | rium Med. et Infim. Graecitas, 1, p. 634. |
| 8764 | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉϥⲣⲁⲥϯ. ⲃ ⲙⲡⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲉϥⲣⲁⲥϯ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ | V ǹpefrasti. V ǹp̀topos |
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| 8766 | in with the oil in the lamp, and his whole body was healed | in with the oil in the lamp, and his whole body was healed | in with the oil in the lamp, and his whole body was healed |
| 8767 | aightway. And he made his gift, and was baptized with those | aightway. And he made his gift, and was baptized with those | aightway. And he made his gift, and was baptized with those |
| 8768 | lio were with him in the name! of the Father and the Son and | lio were with him in the name! of the Father and the Son and | lio were with him in the name! of the Father and the Son and |
| 8769 | e Holy Spirit, and they glorified God and Saint George for | e Holy Spirit, and they glorified God and Saint George for | e Holy Spirit, and they glorified God and Saint George for |
| 8770 | Le favour which had happened to them. And it came to pass | Le favour which had happened to them. And it came to pass | Le favour which had happened to them. And it came to pass |
| 8771 | lat when they came to their own land they built a large church, | lat when they came to their own land they built a large church, | lat when they came to their own land they built a large church, |
| 8772 | Ia called it by the name of Saint George; and they sent to | Ia called it by the name of Saint George; and they sent to | Ia called it by the name of Saint George; and they sent to |
| 8773 | ntioch and brought the God-loving Bishop, and he consecrated | ntioch and brought the God-loving Bishop, and he consecrated | ntioch and brought the God-loving Bishop, and he consecrated |
| 8774 | ie church in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the | ie church in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the | ie church in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the |
| 8775 | oly Ghost and Saint George. And a multitude of Persians | oly Ghost and Saint George. And a multitude of Persians | oly Ghost and Saint George. And a multitude of Persians |
| 8776 | ceived holy baptism on that day, men, women, and children. | ceived holy baptism on that day, men, women, and children. | ceived holy baptism on that day, men, women, and children. |
| 8777 | Vhen many of them that were sick saw the young man that had | Vhen many of them that were sick saw the young man that had | Vhen many of them that were sick saw the young man that had |
| 8778 | gen healed of his leprosy in the shrine of Saint George, they | gen healed of his leprosy in the shrine of Saint George, they | gen healed of his leprosy in the shrine of Saint George, they |
| 8779 | jelieved, and went into the shrine, and were healed straightway; | jelieved, and went into the shrine, and were healed straightway; | jelieved, and went into the shrine, and were healed straightway; |
| 8780 | nd they glorified God and Saint George for ever. i | nd they glorified God and Saint George for ever. i | nd they glorified God and Saint George for ever. i |
| 8781 | The fifth miracle of Saint George® the holy martyr. | The fifth miracle of Saint George® the holy martyr. | The fifth miracle of Saint George® the holy martyr. |
| 8782 | . Now there were two Samaritans who were partners in business, | . Now there were two Samaritans who were partners in business, | . Now there were two Samaritans who were partners in business, |
| 8783 | ind they wanted to buy3 one hundred pounds worth of merchan- | ind they wanted to buy3 one hundred pounds worth of merchan- | ind they wanted to buy3 one hundred pounds worth of merchan- |
| 8784 | lise. And they rose up and saddled their asses, and took their | lise. And they rose up and saddled their asses, and took their | lise. And they rose up and saddled their asses, and took their |
| 8785 | jones with them, and they mounted them wishing to go into | jones with them, and they mounted them wishing to go into | jones with them, and they mounted them wishing to go into |
| 8786 | amascus to buy their merchandise. And while they were travelling | amascus to buy their merchandise. And while they were travelling | amascus to buy their merchandise. And while they were travelling |
| 8787 | long the road and were talking with each other about the | long the road and were talking with each other about the | long the road and were talking with each other about the |
| 8788 | highty deeds and miracles which* Saint George wrought, the | highty deeds and miracles which* Saint George wrought, the | highty deeds and miracles which* Saint George wrought, the |
| 8789 | ght fell upon them. And it came to pass that while they were | ght fell upon them. And it came to pass that while they were | ght fell upon them. And it came to pass that while they were |
| 8790 | lking and were yet two or three miles from the town’, behold | lking and were yet two or three miles from the town’, behold | lking and were yet two or three miles from the town’, behold |
| 8791 | ere came forth against them out of the wood,6 two hungry, | ere came forth against them out of the wood,6 two hungry, | ere came forth against them out of the wood,6 two hungry, |
| 8792 | aring and ravening lions, as it is written, “He maketh darkness?, | aring and ravening lions, as it is written, “He maketh darkness?, | aring and ravening lions, as it is written, “He maketh darkness?, |
| 8793 | i” it is night in which all the beasts of the earth go about. | i” it is night in which all the beasts of the earth go about. | i” it is night in which all the beasts of the earth go about. |
| 8794 | : ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ ⲫⲣⲇⲛ. 2 B adds ⲡⲓⲙⲇⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | : ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ ⲫ̀ⲣⲇⲛ. 2 B adds ⲡⲓⲙ̀ⲇⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | : v xen f̀rḋn. 2 B adds pim̀ḋrtiros eθouḋv. |
| 8795 | ⲃ ⲉⲩϭⲓϯ. ⲃ ⲉⲣⲉ. ⲃ ⲉⲟⲩϯⲓⲙⲓ ϣⲁⲧⲉⲛⲙⲩⲗⲗⲓⲟⲛ. | Ⲃ ⲉⲩϭⲓϯ. Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ. Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲟⲩϯⲓⲙⲓ ϣⲁⲧⲉⲛⲙⲩⲗⲗⲓⲟⲛ. | V evċiti. V ère. V èoutiimi ṡatenmillion. |
| 8796 | s B TAL. 7B AKX® NOYXAKI. : | s B TAL. 7B AKX® NOYXAKI. : | s B TAL. 7B AKX® NOYXAKI. : |
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| 8797 | 254 THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 254 THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. | 254 THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. |
| 8798 | The young lions roar! and raven and seek after their food.’ | The young lions roar! and raven and seek after their food.’ | The young lions roar! and raven and seek after their food.’ |
| 8799 | When the asses saw the wild beasts which were coming out against | When the asses saw the wild beasts which were coming out against | When the asses saw the wild beasts which were coming out against |
| 8800 | them, they ran away terror-stricken, and the men fell down off | them, they ran away terror-stricken, and the men fell down off | them, they ran away terror-stricken, and the men fell down off |
| 8801 | them half dead with fright.3 And the wild beasts stood still ne | them half dead with fright.3 And the wild beasts stood still ne | them half dead with fright.3 And the wild beasts stood still ne |
| 8802 | the men wishing to devour them, but they did not pursue t | the men wishing to devour them, but they did not pursue t | the men wishing to devour them, but they did not pursue t |
| 8803 | animals, neither did they come up to the men; and they sto | animals, neither did they come up to the men; and they sto | animals, neither did they come up to the men; and they sto |
| 8804 | still near them and glared (?) upon them. Then the men spak | still near them and glared (?) upon them. Then the men spak | still near them and glared (?) upon them. Then the men spak |
| 8805 | with one another, saying, “If God and Saint George deliver’ | with one another, saying, “If God and Saint George deliver’ | with one another, saying, “If God and Saint George deliver’ |
| 8806 | from the mouths of these wild beasts we will give this hundred | from the mouths of these wild beasts we will give this hundred | from the mouths of these wild beasts we will give this hundred |
| 8807 | pounds in gold to Saint George’s shrine, and become Christians | pounds in gold to Saint George’s shrine, and become Christians | pounds in gold to Saint George’s shrine, and become Christians |
| 8808 | [59] And it came to pass that when they had thus vowed their vow | [59] And it came to pass that when they had thus vowed their vow | [59] And it came to pass that when they had thus vowed their vow |
| 8809 | God, that the Good God, who desires the salvation of all men, a | God, that the Good God, who desires the salvation of all men, a | God, that the Good God, who desires the salvation of all men, a |
| 8810 | who made the lions to be at peace with Daniel the prophet, i | who made the lions to be at peace with Daniel the prophet, i | who made the lions to be at peace with Daniel the prophet, i |
| 8811 | clined the hearts of these two lions, and they bowed down th | clined the hearts of these two lions, and they bowed down th | clined the hearts of these two lions, and they bowed down th |
| 8812 | heads, and turned into the woods® and departed. And the m | heads, and turned into the woods® and departed. And the m | heads, and turned into the woods® and departed. And the m |
| 8813 | whose minds had thus been quieted knew that it was Saint Georg | whose minds had thus been quieted knew that it was Saint Georg | whose minds had thus been quieted knew that it was Saint Georg |
| 8814 | who had vouchsafed to them this gift, and they glorified God a | who had vouchsafed to them this gift, and they glorified God a | who had vouchsafed to them this gift, and they glorified God a |
| 8815 | His holyS martyr. When they had gone along the road a litt | His holyS martyr. When they had gone along the road a litt | His holyS martyr. When they had gone along the road a litt |
| 8816 | they found their asses grazing and unharmed, and they got upo | they found their asses grazing and unharmed, and they got upo | they found their asses grazing and unharmed, and they got upo |
| 8817 | them and came into the town; and they spake with each oth | them and came into the town; and they spake with each oth | them and came into the town; and they spake with each oth |
| 8818 | and with the people of everything which had happened to the | and with the people of everything which had happened to the | and with the people of everything which had happened to the |
| 8819 | And every one who heard marvelled at the mighty deeds an | And every one who heard marvelled at the mighty deeds an | And every one who heard marvelled at the mighty deeds an |
| 8820 | miracles of Saint George; and the men of the city spake to the | miracles of Saint George; and the men of the city spake to the | miracles of Saint George; and the men of the city spake to the |
| 8821 | saying, “These wild beasts have destroyed several® men, an | saying, “These wild beasts have destroyed several® men, an | saying, “These wild beasts have destroyed several® men, an |
| 8822 | multitudes of animalst0 of this district, but glory be to Sais | multitudes of animalst0 of this district, but glory be to Sais | multitudes of animalst0 of this district, but glory be to Sais |
| 8823 | George who hath delivered?! you from this wrath.” After these | George who hath delivered?! you from this wrath.” After these | George who hath delivered?! you from this wrath.” After these |
| 8824 | things the two merchants took counsel with each other, saying, | things the two merchants took counsel with each other, saying, | things the two merchants took counsel with each other, saying, |
| 8825 | “What we have vowed to the shrine!? of Saint George let | “What we have vowed to the shrine!? of Saint George let | “What we have vowed to the shrine!? of Saint George let |
| 8826 | © 1B 2ANMAC MMOY1 EY2OKEP. 2 Psalm civ. 20. | © 1B 2ANMAC MMOY1 EY2OKEP. 2 Psalm civ. 20. | © 1B 2ANMAC MMOY1 EY2OKEP. 2 Psalm civ. 20. |
| 8827 | ⲃ ⲇⲩⲉⲣⲫⲇϣⲙⲟⲩ ⲟⲩⲟϩ A ⲡⲓⲑⲏⲣⲓⲟⲛ ⲟ̀ϩⲓ EPATO | Ⲃ ⲇⲩⲉⲣⲫⲇϣⲙⲟⲩ ⲟⲩⲟϩ A ⲡⲓⲑⲏⲣⲓⲟⲛ ⲟ̀ϩⲓ EPATO | V ḋierfḋṡmou ouoh A piθyrion òhi EPATO |
| 8828 | ⲥⲁⲡϣⲱⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲱⲟⲩ ⲃ̀ⲛⲁⲩⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲉ̀ⲟⲩⲱⲙ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | ⲥⲁⲡ̀ϣⲱⲓ ⲙ̀ⲙⲱⲟⲩ ⲃ̀ⲛⲁⲩⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲉ̀ⲟⲩⲱⲙ ⲛ̀ⲛⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | sap̀ṡōi m̀mōou v̀navouōṡ èouōm ǹnirōmi. |
| 8829 | +B EYCAXL. sBRmaip. B gboyn ben nuag. | +B EYCAXL. sBRmaip. B gboyn ben nuag. | +B EYCAXL. sBRmaip. B gboyn ben nuag. |
| 8830 | ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲧⲉ. ⲃ ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ. : 9 B ϩⲁⲛⲙⲏϣ. | Ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲧⲉ. Ⲃ ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ.: 9 B ϩⲁⲛⲙⲏϣ. | V geōrgios te. V pimartiros.: 9 B hanmyṡ. |
| 8831 | 1 B NTEBNH. 1B TTETAGNAZEM. ~~ 1B iv | 1 B NTEBNH. 1B TTETAGNAZEM. ~~ 1B iv | 1 B NTEBNH. 1B TTETAGNAZEM. ~~ 1B iv |
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| 8834 | THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 255 | THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 255 | THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF SAINT GEORGE. 255 |
| 8835 | nform as a thanksgiving to the glory of God, and let us be- | nform as a thanksgiving to the glory of God, and let us be- | nform as a thanksgiving to the glory of God, and let us be- |
| 8836 | bne Christians! in very truth and not turn back.2 And as we | bne Christians! in very truth and not turn back.2 And as we | bne Christians! in very truth and not turn back.2 And as we |
| 8837 | ive come so far let us go into Damascus, and buy our merchan- | ive come so far let us go into Damascus, and buy our merchan- | ive come so far let us go into Damascus, and buy our merchan- |
| 8838 | se, that we may make a little profit wherewith to make a requital.” | se, that we may make a little profit wherewith to make a requital.” | se, that we may make a little profit wherewith to make a requital.” |
| 8839 | 'hen they had come to Damascus they saw some precious | 'hen they had come to Damascus they saw some precious | 'hen they had come to Damascus they saw some precious |
| 8840 | omes called diamonds which they bought3 for one hundred | omes called diamonds which they bought3 for one hundred | omes called diamonds which they bought3 for one hundred |
| 8841 | onds in gold; and when they came into Jerusalem they sold | onds in gold; and when they came into Jerusalem they sold | onds in gold; and when they came into Jerusalem they sold |
| 8842 | em for two hundred pounds in gold before they reached their | em for two hundred pounds in gold before they reached their | em for two hundred pounds in gold before they reached their |
| 8843 | itive city in Samaria.4 Then the men spake with each other | itive city in Samaria.4 Then the men spake with each other | itive city in Samaria.4 Then the men spake with each other |
| 8844 | ying, “Thanks be to God that Saint George hath considered | ying, “Thanks be to God that Saint George hath considered | ying, “Thanks be to God that Saint George hath considered |
| 8845 | "worthy of this great favour.” And it came to pass that when | "worthy of this great favour.” And it came to pass that when | "worthy of this great favour.” And it came to pass that when |
| 8846 | ey had come into their city® they told their kinsfolk and all | ey had come into their city® they told their kinsfolk and all | ey had come into their city® they told their kinsfolk and all |
| 8847 | e people of the mighty deeds and miracles which God had done | e people of the mighty deeds and miracles which God had done | e people of the mighty deeds and miracles which God had done |
| 8848 | them. And they arose and took the hundred pounds in gold | them. And they arose and took the hundred pounds in gold | them. And they arose and took the hundred pounds in gold |
| 8849 | hich they had vowed to give to the shrine of Saint George,® | hich they had vowed to give to the shrine of Saint George,® | hich they had vowed to give to the shrine of Saint George,® |
| 8850 | id they proclaimed throughout the whole city, saying, “Let him | id they proclaimed throughout the whole city, saying, “Let him | id they proclaimed throughout the whole city, saying, “Let him |
| 8851 | at loveth God come into the shrine of Saint George with us;” | at loveth God come into the shrine of Saint George with us;” | at loveth God come into the shrine of Saint George with us;” |
| 8852 | id numbers of men and women in Samaria came forth with | id numbers of men and women in Samaria came forth with | id numbers of men and women in Samaria came forth with |
| 8853 | em. When they had come into the holy shrine they gave in | em. When they had come into the holy shrine they gave in | em. When they had come into the holy shrine they gave in |
| 8854 | ir gift and saw the mighty miracles, and the many cures of the | ir gift and saw the mighty miracles, and the many cures of the | ir gift and saw the mighty miracles, and the many cures of the |
| 8855 | gk, and the many devils? which were cast out, and they all roses | gk, and the many devils? which were cast out, and they all roses | gk, and the many devils? which were cast out, and they all roses |
| 8856 | y and received baptism in the name? of the Father and the | y and received baptism in the name? of the Father and the | y and received baptism in the name? of the Father and the |
| 8857 | in and the Holy Spirit. And one hundred and fifty-three souls | in and the Holy Spirit. And one hundred and fifty-three souls | in and the Holy Spirit. And one hundred and fifty-three souls |
| 8858 | jcame Christians10 that day in the shrine of Saint George in | jcame Christians10 that day in the shrine of Saint George in | jcame Christians10 that day in the shrine of Saint George in |
| 8859 | le peace of God, Amen. | le peace of God, Amen. | le peace of God, Amen. |
| 8860 | | 1 B NOYXPHCTIANOC. | | 1 B NOYXPHCTIANOC. | | 1 B NOYXPHCTIANOC. |
| 8861 | 2 B MITENOPENTACO0 EPAZO 20CON. 3 B AYQOTT. | 2 B MITENOPENTACO0 EPAZO 20CON. 3 B AYQOTT. | 2 B MITENOPENTACO0 EPAZO 20CON. 3 B AYQOTT. |
| 8862 | + B ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲃⲇⲓ (io ⲛ̀ⲧⲥⲁⲙⲗⲣⲓ̅ⲁ. : B ⲉ̀ϯⲃⲁⲕⲓ. | + B ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲃⲇⲓ (io ⲛ̀ⲧⲥⲁⲙⲗⲣⲓ̅ⲁ.: B ⲉ̀ϯⲃⲁⲕⲓ. | + B ètouvḋi (io ǹtsamlria.: B ètivaki. |
| 8863 | ⲉ ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ NEMAN ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩϩⲓⲱⲓϣ | Ⲉ ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ NEMAN ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩϩⲓⲱⲓϣ | E v geōrgios NEMAN ouoh avhiōiṡ |
| 8864 | ⲅ ⲓ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲓ̀ ⲛⲗϥϩⲓⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲙ̀ⲙⲱⲟⲩ. | ⲅ ⲓ̀ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲓ̀ ⲛ̀ⲗϥϩⲓⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲙ̀ⲙⲱⲟⲩ. | ġ ì v ǹḋemōn ì ǹlfhiouì m̀mōou. |
| 8865 | ⲃ ⲁⲩⲧⲱⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲇⲉ. ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲫⲣⲁⲛ. | Ⲃ ⲁⲩⲧⲱⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲇⲉ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲫ̀ⲣⲁⲛ. | V avtōounou ḋe. V ǹf̀ran. |
| 8866 | 10 B NXPHCTIANOC XE. | 10 B NXPHCTIANOC XE. | 10 B NXPHCTIANOC XE. |
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| 8867 | ⲛⲙⲟϥ | ⲛ̀ⲙⲟϥ | ǹmof |
| 8868 | The sixth maracle of Saint George the holy martyr! of | The sixth maracle of Saint George the holy martyr! of | The sixth maracle of Saint George the holy martyr! of |
| 8869 | Jesus Christ. | Jesus Christ. | Jesus Christ. |
| 8870 | Now there was a certain Christian? in Jerusalem whose name | Now there was a certain Christian? in Jerusalem whose name | Now there was a certain Christian? in Jerusalem whose name |
| 8871 | was ZoOgrator,3 and he had a son who was. a lunatic, and he | was ZoOgrator,3 and he had a son who was. a lunatic, and he | was ZoOgrator,3 and he had a son who was. a lunatic, and he |
| 8872 | himself was gouty;* and the man was very rich,’ and had much | himself was gouty;* and the man was very rich,’ and had much | himself was gouty;* and the man was very rich,’ and had much |
| 8873 | wealth in gold® and silver and many herds of cattle. And if | wealth in gold® and silver and many herds of cattle. And if | wealth in gold® and silver and many herds of cattle. And if |
| 8874 | came to pass that when he heard? of the mighty deeds and | came to pass that when he heard? of the mighty deeds and | came to pass that when he heard? of the mighty deeds and |
| 8875 | miracles of Saint George, he voweds a vow, saying, “If God and | miracles of Saint George, he voweds a vow, saying, “If God and | miracles of Saint George, he voweds a vow, saying, “If God and |
| 8876 | Saint George heal my feet and legs of this disease, I will is | Saint George heal my feet and legs of this disease, I will is | Saint George heal my feet and legs of this disease, I will is |
| 8877 | in return to his shrine, three meals and three pints of wine, | in return to his shrine, three meals and three pints of wine, | in return to his shrine, three meals and three pints of wine, |
| 8878 | every month. And if IT can walk freely with my feet and can | every month. And if IT can walk freely with my feet and can | every month. And if IT can walk freely with my feet and can |
| 8879 | go along upon them by the twenty-third day of Pharmthi, wi | go along upon them by the twenty-third day of Pharmthi, wi | go along upon them by the twenty-third day of Pharmthi, wi |
| 8880 | is his great day, I will walk upon my legs to his shrine and will | is his great day, I will walk upon my legs to his shrine and will | is his great day, I will walk upon my legs to his shrine and will |
| 8881 | give one hundred pounds of gold to it.” And when he had thus | give one hundred pounds of gold to it.” And when he had thus | give one hundred pounds of gold to it.” And when he had thus |
| 8882 | vowed, his legs? became smaller (?) little by little,10 and his body | vowed, his legs? became smaller (?) little by little,10 and his body | vowed, his legs? became smaller (?) little by little,10 and his body |
| 8883 | became easier, and at the end of the appointed days he walked, | became easier, and at the end of the appointed days he walked, | became easier, and at the end of the appointed days he walked, |
| 8884 | and went into his house and into the church, and he prayed to | and went into his house and into the church, and he prayed to | and went into his house and into the church, and he prayed to |
| 8885 | God, saying, “I thank thee, O God of Saint George,” and after | God, saying, “I thank thee, O God of Saint George,” and after | God, saying, “I thank thee, O God of Saint George,” and after |
| 8886 | two days his whole body was healed. When the day of the holy | two days his whole body was healed. When the day of the holy | two days his whole body was healed. When the day of the holy |
| 8887 | martyr, which is the twenty-third of Pharmathi, drew near, he | martyr, which is the twenty-third of Pharmathi, drew near, he | martyr, which is the twenty-third of Pharmathi, drew near, he |
| 8888 | made ready everything which he would take with him, and his | made ready everything which he would take with him, and his | made ready everything which he would take with him, and his |
| 8889 | servants came to him, saying, “What animal shall we make ready | | servants came to him, saying, “What animal shall we make ready | | servants came to him, saying, “What animal shall we make ready | |
| 8890 | for thee to ride ?”1t Zogratdr answered and said, “As God liveth, | | for thee to ride ?”1t Zogratdr answered and said, “As God liveth, | | for thee to ride ?”1t Zogratdr answered and said, “As God liveth, | |
| 8891 | I will walk on my-legs from Jerusalem! to the shrine of Saint | I will walk on my-legs from Jerusalem! to the shrine of Saint | I will walk on my-legs from Jerusalem! to the shrine of Saint |
| 8892 | George the holy martyr.” Then they arose and went to the shrine of | George the holy martyr.” Then they arose and went to the shrine of | George the holy martyr.” Then they arose and went to the shrine of |
| 8893 | Saint George, and they found so great multitudes gathered together | | Saint George, and they found so great multitudes gathered together | | Saint George, and they found so great multitudes gathered together | |
| 8894 | there marvelling at the mighty deeds and graces of healing which] | there marvelling at the mighty deeds and graces of healing which] | there marvelling at the mighty deeds and graces of healing which] |
| 8895 | ⲓ B adds Ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. ⲃ ⲟⲩⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲇⲉ NXPHXTIANOC. | ⲓ̀ B adds Ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. Ⲃ ⲟⲩⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲇⲉ NXPHXTIANOC. | ì B adds Eθoudv. V ourōmi ḋe NXPHXTIANOC. |
| 8896 | 3B ZOPPATHP. + B MATIOTAKpHC. | 3B ZOPPATHP. + B MATIOTAKpHC. | 3B ZOPPATHP. + B MATIOTAKpHC. |
| 8897 | ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲙⲁϣⲱ TE. © B ⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩⲃ. ⲓⲃ ⲉϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲙⲁϣⲱ TE. © B ⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩⲃ. Ⲓⲃ ⲉϥⲥⲱⲧⲉⲙ. | V èmaṡō TE. © B ounoub. Ib efsōtem. |
| 8898 | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ ϩⲱϥ ⲃ ⲛⲉϥⲫⲁϯ. | Ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟϥ ϩⲱϥ ⲃ ⲛⲉϥⲫⲁϯ. | V m̀mof hōf v neffati. |
| 8899 | 10 ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ. ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕⲇⲗⲏⲓ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ. | 10 ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ. Ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕⲇⲗⲏⲓ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ. | 10 v ǹoukouji ǹoukouji. M v ǹtekḋlyi èrof. |
| 8900 | 2 B read TAM. | 2 B read TAM. | 2 B read TAM. |
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| 8901 | TEE a | TEE a | TEE a |
| 8902 | «d taken place through Saint George, that Zégrator! marvelled | «d taken place through Saint George, that Zégrator! marvelled | «d taken place through Saint George, that Zégrator! marvelled |
| 8903 | en he saw the mighty miracles and the healings which took | en he saw the mighty miracles and the healings which took | en he saw the mighty miracles and the healings which took |
| 8904 | ‘ace through Saint George, and he gave his gift to the shrine | ‘ace through Saint George, and he gave his gift to the shrine | ‘ace through Saint George, and he gave his gift to the shrine |
| 8905 | cadily. And it came to pass that when the steward saw the | cadily. And it came to pass that when the steward saw the | cadily. And it came to pass that when the steward saw the |
| 8906 | arvellously great gifts which Zogrator gave, he took him into | arvellously great gifts which Zogrator gave, he took him into | arvellously great gifts which Zogrator gave, he took him into |
| 8907 | is house for two months, and he ate and drank with him joy- | is house for two months, and he ate and drank with him joy- | is house for two months, and he ate and drank with him joy- |
| 8908 | ily. ‘On the third day? by the good favour of God, the son | ily. ‘On the third day? by the good favour of God, the son | ily. ‘On the third day? by the good favour of God, the son |
| 8909 | of Zogratoér arose and came to learn what had happened to his | of Zogratoér arose and came to learn what had happened to his | of Zogratoér arose and came to learn what had happened to his |
| 8910 | futher, for he and those who had gone with him to the festival | futher, for he and those who had gone with him to the festival | futher, for he and those who had gone with him to the festival |
| 8911 | ad not returned. Now Zogratér was within,¢ talking to the | ad not returned. Now Zogratér was within,¢ talking to the | ad not returned. Now Zogratér was within,¢ talking to the |
| 8912 | ieward of his son, saying, “I have a son possessed of an exceeding | ieward of his son, saying, “I have a son possessed of an exceeding | ieward of his son, saying, “I have a son possessed of an exceeding |
| 8913 | icked devil who inflicts’ such great sufferings upon him¢® that | icked devil who inflicts’ such great sufferings upon him¢® that | icked devil who inflicts’ such great sufferings upon him¢® that |
| 8914 | ; has been said many times, ‘It would be better for him to be | ; has been said many times, ‘It would be better for him to be | ; has been said many times, ‘It would be better for him to be |
| 8915 | ead? rather than live and suffer such tortures as these. If | ead? rather than live and suffer such tortures as these. If | ead? rather than live and suffer such tortures as these. If |
| 8916 | tod and Saint George heal him by this time next year, I will | tod and Saint George heal him by this time next year, I will | tod and Saint George heal him by this time next year, I will |
| 8917 | ring him? to thee, and I will come hither to thee and will give | ring him? to thee, and I will come hither to thee and will give | ring him? to thee, and I will come hither to thee and will give |
| 8918 | reater gifts than these to his shrine.” The steward said to him, | reater gifts than these to his shrine.” The steward said to him, | reater gifts than these to his shrine.” The steward said to him, |
| 8919 | ‘Dost thou believe that God is able to do everything?” [and | ‘Dost thou believe that God is able to do everything?” [and | ‘Dost thou believe that God is able to do everything?” [and |
| 8920 | Wbgrator answered,] “I believe that the saints receive! every- | Wbgrator answered,] “I believe that the saints receive! every- | Wbgrator answered,] “I believe that the saints receive! every- |
| 8921 | thing which! they ask for, ‘and that nothing is too hard for them 2 | thing which! they ask for, ‘and that nothing is too hard for them 2 | thing which! they ask for, ‘and that nothing is too hard for them 2 |
| 8922 | [to do] in God’s name.13 Moreover, it is written in the Gospel | [to do] in God’s name.13 Moreover, it is written in the Gospel | [to do] in God’s name.13 Moreover, it is written in the Gospel |
| 8923 | of John, “Whosoever believeth on me shall himself do greater | of John, “Whosoever believeth on me shall himself do greater | of John, “Whosoever believeth on me shall himself do greater |
| 8924 | works than these that I do’.”!4 And it came to pass that while | works than these that I do’.”!4 And it came to pass that while | works than these that I do’.”!4 And it came to pass that while |
| 8925 | they were talking to one another, behold the son of Zdgrator [63] | they were talking to one another, behold the son of Zdgrator [63] | they were talking to one another, behold the son of Zdgrator [63] |
| 8926 | and a number of servants came up riding upon horses, and stood | and a number of servants came up riding upon horses, and stood | and a number of servants came up riding upon horses, and stood |
| 8927 | b the door of the shrine, and he enquired for his father and | b the door of the shrine, and he enquired for his father and | b the door of the shrine, and he enquired for his father and |
| 8928 | 1 B ⲍⲱⲅⲣⲇⲧⲏⲣ ⲉϥⲛⲇⲩ ⲉ̀ⲛⲓⲛⲓϣϯ. : ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲇⲉ. | 1 B ⲍⲱⲅⲣⲇⲧⲏⲣ ⲉϥⲛⲇⲩ ⲉ̀ⲛⲓⲛⲓϣϯ.: ⲃ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲇⲉ. | 1 B zōġrḋtyr efnḋi èniniṡti.: v xen pièhoou ḋe. |
| 8929 | ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲉ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉϥϩⲱⲗ ⲛ̀ⲑⲟϥ ⲛⲉⲙ NHETAYZWA ⲉ̀ⲡⲓϣⲁⲓ. | Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲉ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉϥϩⲱⲗ ⲛ̀ⲑⲟϥ ⲛⲉⲙ NHETAYZWA ⲉ̀ⲡⲓϣⲁⲓ. | V ète m̀pefhōl ǹθof nem NHETAYZWA èpiṡai. |
| 8930 | ⲃ ⲥⲁⲃⲟⲗ. ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ. 6 Read ⲛⲇϥ ⲧⲱⲛ A? with B. | Ⲃ ⲥⲁⲃⲟⲗ. Ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ. 6 Read ⲛ̀ⲇϥ ⲧⲱⲛ A? with B. | V savol. V avti. 6 Read ǹḋf tōn A? with B. |
| 8931 | ⲧ ⲃ EOpEYMOY. : ⲃ ⲉ̀ϥⲟⲛϧ. | Ⲧ ⲃ EOpEYMOY.: ⲃ ⲉ̀ϥⲟⲛϧ. | T v EOpEYMOY.: v èfonx. |
| 8932 | ⲃ ϯⲛⲇⲉⲛⲥ nak ⲛ̀ⲧⲇⲓ ϣⲁⲣⲟⲕ ⲡⲇⲓⲙⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲁϯ ⲛ̀ϩⲁⲛⲛⲓϣϯ. | Ⲃ ϯⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲛⲥ nak ⲛ̀ⲧ̀ⲇⲓ ϣⲁⲣⲟⲕ ⲡ̀ⲇⲓⲙⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲁϯ ⲛ̀ϩⲁⲛⲛⲓϣϯ. | V tiǹḋens nak ǹt̀ḋi ṡarok p̀ḋima ǹtati ǹhanniṡti. |
| 8933 | ⲟ ⲃ ⲧⲉⲧⲉⲛⲛⲇϭⲓⲧⲟⲩ. ⲃ ⲉ̄ⲧⲉ ⲉⲣⲉ. | Ⲟ̀ ⲃ ⲧⲉⲧⲉⲛⲛⲇϭⲓⲧⲟⲩ. Ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲧⲉ ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ. | Ò v tetennḋċitou. V ète ère. |
| 8934 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲛⲑⲏⲛⲟⲩ. ⲃ TTAPAN. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲛⲑⲏⲛⲟⲩ. Ⲃ TTAPAN. | V ǹtenθynou. V TTAPAN. |
| 8935 | ⲏ ⲃ ⲉ̀ϯⲧ̀ⲣⲓ. John xiv. 12. | Ⲏ̀ ⲃ ⲉ̀ϯⲧ̀ⲣⲓ. John xiv. 12. | Ỳ v ètit̀ri. John xiv. 12. |
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| 8938 | found that he was with the steward; and he came to his fath | found that he was with the steward; and he came to his fath | found that he was with the steward; and he came to his fath |
| 8939 | and they spake with one another. And while they were talki | and they spake with one another. And while they were talki | and they spake with one another. And while they were talki |
| 8940 | with one another, behold the devil came into the boy sudden | with one another, behold the devil came into the boy sudden | with one another, behold the devil came into the boy sudden |
| 8941 | and tare him for a long time, and he foamed. at the mouth, an | and tare him for a long time, and he foamed. at the mouth, an | and tare him for a long time, and he foamed. at the mouth, an |
| 8942 | the devil rose up and cried out with a loud voice, ! saying, “Whe | the devil rose up and cried out with a loud voice, ! saying, “Whe | the devil rose up and cried out with a loud voice, ! saying, “Whe |
| 8943 | hast thou to do with me, O George? and why dost thou trou | hast thou to do with me, O George? and why dost thou trou | hast thou to do with me, O George? and why dost thou trou |
| 8944 | me so much?2 By Hercules, I am a lunatic, and no one in | me so much?2 By Hercules, I am a lunatic, and no one in | me so much?2 By Hercules, I am a lunatic, and no one in |
| 8945 | cast me out.” And he uttered great blasphemies, saying, “ | cast me out.” And he uttered great blasphemies, saying, “ | cast me out.” And he uttered great blasphemies, saying, “ |
| 8946 | Hercules, thou shalt not cast me out, O George.” Then Sait | Hercules, thou shalt not cast me out, O George.” Then Sait | Hercules, thou shalt not cast me out, O George.” Then Sait |
| 8947 | George smote him with severe smitings,? ‘and again the de | George smote him with severe smitings,? ‘and again the de | George smote him with severe smitings,? ‘and again the de |
| 8948 | cried out loud cries, saying, “O George, thou makest me suffer | cried out loud cries, saying, “O George, thou makest me suffer | cried out loud cries, saying, “O George, thou makest me suffer |
| 8949 | and he sware mighty oaths, saying, “If thou wilt allow me | and he sware mighty oaths, saying, “If thou wilt allow me | and he sware mighty oaths, saying, “If thou wilt allow me |
| 8950 | come forth I will never returns to him again.” And when { | come forth I will never returns to him again.” And when { | come forth I will never returns to him again.” And when { |
| 8951 | devil® had cast him down in the midst he came out from hi | devil® had cast him down in the midst he came out from hi | devil® had cast him down in the midst he came out from hi |
| 8952 | and never returned to him again; thus he was healed immediatel, | and never returned to him again; thus he was healed immediatel, | and never returned to him again; thus he was healed immediatel, |
| 8953 | When Zogrator saw that the devil had come out of his son, § | When Zogrator saw that the devil had come out of his son, § | When Zogrator saw that the devil had come out of his son, § |
| 8954 | gave many gifts to the shrine of Saint George, and returned thank | gave many gifts to the shrine of Saint George, and returned thank | gave many gifts to the shrine of Saint George, and returned thank |
| 8955 | to God.” And be came to the shrine every year on Saint George | to God.” And be came to the shrine every year on Saint George | to God.” And be came to the shrine every year on Saint George |
| 8956 | day8, and made? a great feast to the poor and the widows an | day8, and made? a great feast to the poor and the widows an | day8, and made? a great feast to the poor and the widows an |
| 8957 | the orphans, and. his son stood by ‘them with joy; and the | the orphans, and. his son stood by ‘them with joy; and the | the orphans, and. his son stood by ‘them with joy; and the |
| 8958 | glorified? God and Saint George!! until the day of his death. | glorified? God and Saint George!! until the day of his death. | glorified? God and Saint George!! until the day of his death. |
| 8959 | The seventh miracle of Saint George the holy martyr. | The seventh miracle of Saint George the holy martyr. | The seventh miracle of Saint George the holy martyr. |
| 8960 | [64] And it came to pass that when the servants of the shrine of Sain | [64] And it came to pass that when the servants of the shrine of Sain | [64] And it came to pass that when the servants of the shrine of Sain |
| 8961 | George 13 had increased, the steward made them go out to collect an | George 13 had increased, the steward made them go out to collect an | George 13 had increased, the steward made them go out to collect an |
| 8962 | 1 B adds ECX® MMOC. 2 B NH ENAQ). | 1 B adds ECX® MMOC. 2 B NH ENAQ). | 1 B adds ECX® MMOC. 2 B NH ENAQ). |
| 8963 | 3'For other instances of the use of this interjection see Hyvernat, Ix | 3'For other instances of the use of this interjection see Hyvernat, Ix | 3'For other instances of the use of this interjection see Hyvernat, Ix |
| 8964 | Actes des Martyrs de Egypte, pp. 35, 106. he | Actes des Martyrs de Egypte, pp. 35, 106. he | Actes des Martyrs de Egypte, pp. 35, 106. he |
| 8965 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲇϣⲓ. ⲃ ϯⲛⲁⲕⲟⲧ. ⲟ B ⲡⲓⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲇⲉ. | ⲃ ⲛ̀ϣⲇϣⲓ. Ⲃ ϯⲛⲁⲕⲟⲧ. Ⲟ̀ B ⲡⲓⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ ⲇⲉ. | v ǹṡḋṡi. V tinakot. Ò B piḋemōn ḋe. |
| 8966 | ⲧⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ ⲫϯ. ⲉⲃ ⲡⲉϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲃ ϣⲁⲧⲉϥⲓⲣⲓ. | Ⲧ̀ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲧϥ ⲫϯ. Ⲉ̀ⲃ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲃ ϣⲁⲧⲉϥⲓ̀ⲣⲓ. | T̀v ǹtotf fti. Èb pièhoou v ṡatefìri. |
| 8967 | © ⲃ ⲉⲩϯⲱⲟⲩ. ⲙ ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲡⲉϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲉϥⲙⲟⲩ | © ⲃ ⲉⲩϯⲱⲟⲩ. Ⲙ ⲃ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲉϥⲙⲟⲩ | © v evtiōou. M v geōrgios èpièhoou ǹte pefmou |
| 8968 | 12 B adds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | 12 B adds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | 12 B adds pimartiros eθouḋv. |
| 8969 | ⲃ omits Ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ. | Ⲃ omits Ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ. | V omits Ǹpil̀gios geōrgios. |
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| 8971 | ther in the first-fruits and gifts which were given to the holy | ther in the first-fruits and gifts which were given to the holy | ther in the first-fruits and gifts which were given to the holy |
| 8972 | ine! of Saint George. Moreover, many people in the country | ine! of Saint George. Moreover, many people in the country | ine! of Saint George. Moreover, many people in the country |
| 8973 | ved? and dedicated their sons and daughters? and cattle to 4 | ved? and dedicated their sons and daughters? and cattle to 4 | ved? and dedicated their sons and daughters? and cattle to 4 |
| 8974 | ( shrine of Saint George, because of the mighty deeds and | ( shrine of Saint George, because of the mighty deeds and | ( shrine of Saint George, because of the mighty deeds and |
| 8975 | iracles which he wrought, and many barren women bore children | iracles which he wrought, and many barren women bore children | iracles which he wrought, and many barren women bore children |
| 8976 | ‘er they had vowed cattle to the shrine. Whenever, too, a | ‘er they had vowed cattle to the shrine. Whenever, too, a | ‘er they had vowed cattle to the shrine. Whenever, too, a |
| 8977 | orm broke upon many ships at sea, so that they were suddenly | orm broke upon many ships at sea, so that they were suddenly | orm broke upon many ships at sea, so that they were suddenly |
| 8978 | ⲃ great danger, and the sailors cried out to God and Saint | ⲃ great danger, and the sailors cried out to God and Saint | v great danger, and the sailors cried out to God and Saint |
| 8979 | george, saying, “Help us,” straightway® the help of God strengthen- | george, saying, “Help us,” straightway® the help of God strengthen- | george, saying, “Help us,” straightway® the help of God strengthen- |
| 8980 | ⲏ them speedily and saved” their ship until they arrived in | ⲏ them speedily and saved” their ship until they arrived in | y them speedily and saved” their ship until they arrived in |
| 8981 | ven. And much cattle which had been vowed, but had not | ven. And much cattle which had been vowed, but had not | ven. And much cattle which had been vowed, but had not |
| 8982 | ien given by their masters to Saint George's shrine, went of | ien given by their masters to Saint George's shrine, went of | ien given by their masters to Saint George's shrine, went of |
| 8983 | heir own accord® until they came and entered into the shrine. | heir own accord® until they came and entered into the shrine. | heir own accord® until they came and entered into the shrine. |
| 8984 | at why should I mention the beasts which went of their own | at why should I mention the beasts which went of their own | at why should I mention the beasts which went of their own |
| 8985 | seord into the shrine, and omit the mighty miracles of soulless | seord into the shrine, and omit the mighty miracles of soulless | seord into the shrine, and omit the mighty miracles of soulless |
| 8986 | feces of wood, and stones, and books, and pieces of gold which | feces of wood, and stones, and books, and pieces of gold which | feces of wood, and stones, and books, and pieces of gold which |
| 8987 | tavelled through the air like birds until they came into the | tavelled through the air like birds until they came into the | tavelled through the air like birds until they came into the |
| 8988 | hrine of Saint George by the help? of the living God? If a | hrine of Saint George by the help? of the living God? If a | hrine of Saint George by the help? of the living God? If a |
| 8989 | ⲏ were in danger and pieces of wood, or writings, or pieces | ⲏ were in danger and pieces of wood, or writings, or pieces | y were in danger and pieces of wood, or writings, or pieces |
| 8990 | ⲓ gold, and other things were cast out of it into the sea in faith | ⲓ gold, and other things were cast out of it into the sea in faith | i gold, and other things were cast out of it into the sea in faith |
| 8991 | ⲓ the name of Saint George, they would travel of their own | ⲓ the name of Saint George, they would travel of their own | i the name of Saint George, they would travel of their own |
| 8992 | ecord through the air, until they came into the shrine. Now | ecord through the air, until they came into the shrine. Now | ecord through the air, until they came into the shrine. Now |
| 8993 | any people believed in the mighty deeds and the many miracles | any people believed in the mighty deeds and the many miracles | any people believed in the mighty deeds and the many miracles |
| 8994 | ut a few did ⲟ. And one of the servants!2 of the shrine rose | ut a few did ⲟ. And one of the servants!2 of the shrine rose | ut a few did o. And one of the servants!2 of the shrine rose |
| 8995 | ip and stole some of the property of the shrine, and took it into | ip and stole some of the property of the shrine, and took it into | ip and stole some of the property of the shrine, and took it into |
| 8996 | is house, and the holy martyr bore with him until the end of | is house, and the holy martyr bore with him until the end of | is house, and the holy martyr bore with him until the end of |
| 8997 | ⲛⲉ years, saying, “Peradventure he will repent!3 of his sins, and | ⲛⲉ years, saying, “Peradventure he will repent!3 of his sins, and | ne years, saying, “Peradventure he will repent!3 of his sins, and |
| 8998 | ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. ⲃ ⲟⲩⲙⲏϣ ⲱϣ. ⲃ ϩⲇⲛϣⲏⲣⲓ. | ⲃ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. Ⲃ ⲟⲩⲙⲏϣ ⲱϣ. Ⲃ ϩⲇⲛϣⲏⲣⲓ. | v èpitopos. V oumyṡ ōṡ. V hḋnṡyri. |
| 8999 | ⲃ ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲡⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲉⲣⲕⲩⲛⲇⲓⲛⲉⲩⲓⲛ. | Ⲃ ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲉⲣⲕⲩⲛⲇⲓⲛⲉⲩⲓⲛ. | V èxoun èp̀topos. V ǹtouerkinḋinevin. |
| 9000 | ⲃ ben ϯⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲛⲇⲱϣ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϫⲉ ⲫϯ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲗⲅⲓⲟⲥ | Ⲃ ben ϯⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ ⲉ̀ⲧⲟⲩⲛⲇⲱϣ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϫⲉ ⲫϯ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲗⲅⲓⲟⲥ | V ben tiounou ètounḋōṡ èvol je fti nem pilgios |
| 9001 | ⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲇⲣⲓⲃⲟⲛ̀ⲑⲓⲛ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟⲛ ϧⲉⲛ ϯⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ. | ⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲇⲣⲓⲃⲟⲛ̀ⲑⲓⲛ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟⲛ ϧⲉⲛ ϯⲟⲩⲛⲟⲩ. | eōrgios ḋrivoǹθin èron xen tiounou. |
| 9002 | 7B ⲡⲟⲩϫⲟⲓ ⲥⲉⲙⲛⲓ. ⲃ omits ϣⲇⲣⲉ ⲛⲓⲧⲉⲃⲛⲱⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲙⲟϣⲓ. | 7B ⲡⲟⲩϫⲟⲓ ⲥⲉⲙⲛⲓ. Ⲃ omits ϣⲇⲣⲉ ⲛⲓⲧⲉⲃⲛⲱⲟⲩⲓ̀ ⲙⲟϣⲓ. | 7B pougoi semni. V omits ṡḋre nitevnōouì moṡi. |
| 9003 | ⲃ ϧⲓⲧⲉⲛ ϯⲃⲟⲏ̀ⲑⲓⲗ. ⲙ ⲃ ⲁⲣⲉϣⲇⲛ ⲟⲩϫⲟⲓ. | Ⲃ ϧⲓⲧⲉⲛ ϯⲃⲟⲏ̀ⲑⲓⲗ. Ⲙ ⲃ ⲁⲣⲉϣⲇⲛ ⲟⲩϫⲟⲓ. | V xiten tivoỳθil. M v areṡḋn ougoi. |
| 9004 | ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲧⲛⲇϩϯ. 12 B ⲡⲓⲃⲱⲕ. I | Ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲧⲛⲇϩϯ. 12 B ⲡⲓⲃⲱⲕ. I | M v ǹḋtnḋhti. 12 B pivōk. I |
| 9005 | ⲃ ϥⲛⲇⲉⲣⲙⲉⲧⲁ̀ⲛⲟⲓⲛ ⲉ̀ϩⲣⲏⲓ. 4 | ⲃ ϥ̀ⲛⲇⲉⲣⲙⲉⲧⲁ̀ⲛⲟⲓⲛ ⲉ̀ϩ̀ⲣⲏⲓ. 4 | v f̀nḋermetànoin èh̀ryi. 4 |
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| 9007 | I will forgive him;” but he did not cease to steal, and he acted?! | I will forgive him;” but he did not cease to steal, and he acted?! | I will forgive him;” but he did not cease to steal, and he acted?! |
| 9008 | in this wise: everything that was given to him to take to the | in this wise: everything that was given to him to take to the | in this wise: everything that was given to him to take to the |
| 9009 | shrine, he took home to his wife like Judas, who when he stole | shrine, he took home to his wife like Judas, who when he stole | shrine, he took home to his wife like Judas, who when he stole |
| 9010 | from the Saviour out of the bag, took home to his wicked wife | from the Saviour out of the bag, took home to his wicked wife | from the Saviour out of the bag, took home to his wicked wife |
| 9011 | everything which had been given to the Saviour, Who put it into | everything which had been given to the Saviour, Who put it into | everything which had been given to the Saviour, Who put it into |
| 9012 | the bag? in the hands of Judas;® even so did the servant steal | the bag? in the hands of Judas;® even so did the servant steal | the bag? in the hands of Judas;® even so did the servant steal |
| 9013 | and give to his wicked wife. It was on account of his wife that | and give to his wicked wife. It was on account of his wife that | and give to his wicked wife. It was on account of his wife that |
| 9014 | great temptation came upon’ Judas, and made him hang himself, | great temptation came upon’ Judas, and made him hang himself, | great temptation came upon’ Judas, and made him hang himself, |
| 9015 | for when God had set them apart for apostleship, all the Apostles, | for when God had set them apart for apostleship, all the Apostles, | for when God had set them apart for apostleship, all the Apostles, |
| 9016 | except Judas, forsook their houses, and wives, and children, wd | except Judas, forsook their houses, and wives, and children, wd | except Judas, forsook their houses, and wives, and children, wd |
| 9017 | followed after the Son of the living God. Judas alone did n | followed after the Son of the living God. Judas alone did n | followed after the Son of the living God. Judas alone did n |
| 9018 | follow after his God, but lived with his wife, and was impure with] | follow after his God, but lived with his wife, and was impure with] | follow after his God, but lived with his wife, and was impure with] |
| 9019 | her, and for this reason the devil found a resting place® withi | her, and for this reason the devil found a resting place® withi | her, and for this reason the devil found a resting place® withi |
| 9020 | him until he made him an alien from God.” And thus shall > | him until he made him an alien from God.” And thus shall > | him until he made him an alien from God.” And thus shall > |
| 9021 | happen to all who hearken unto their wicked wives until they | happen to all who hearken unto their wicked wives until they | happen to all who hearken unto their wicked wives until they |
| 9022 | make them aliens from God’ who created them. Now this man | make them aliens from God’ who created them. Now this man | make them aliens from God’ who created them. Now this man |
| 9023 | who was a servant of the shrines of Saint George and to whom | who was a servant of the shrines of Saint George and to whom | who was a servant of the shrines of Saint George and to whom |
| 9024 | things were given as to all his other fellow? servants, used to| | things were given as to all his other fellow? servants, used to| | things were given as to all his other fellow? servants, used to| |
| 9025 | take them into his house, and did not cease to steal the property| | take them into his house, and did not cease to steal the property| | take them into his house, and did not cease to steal the property| |
| 9026 | of the shrine. After these things the holy martyr put a very | of the shrine. After these things the holy martyr put a very | of the shrine. After these things the holy martyr put a very |
| 9027 | wicked devil in him, and inflicted great sufferings upon him day | wicked devil in him, and inflicted great sufferings upon him day | wicked devil in him, and inflicted great sufferings upon him day |
| 9028 | and night. And the devil brought him into the ⲥⲃⲱ and| | and night. And the devil brought him into the ⲥⲃⲱ and| | and night. And the devil brought him into the svō and| |
| 9029 | spake from within him, saying, “I have taken much propertytt | spake from within him, saying, “I have taken much propertytt | spake from within him, saying, “I have taken much propertytt |
| 9030 | ⲓ B omits ⲉϥⲓ̀ⲣⲓ 2 B ⲡⲓⲅⲗⲟⲥⲟⲕⲟⲙⲱⲛ. ; | ⲓ̀ B omits ⲉϥⲓ̀ⲣⲓ 2 B ⲡⲓⲅⲗⲟⲥⲟⲕⲟⲙⲱⲛ. ; | ì B omits efìri 2 B piġlosokomōn. ; |
| 9031 | 3 According to tradition Judas married his mother, who had cast him | 3 According to tradition Judas married his mother, who had cast him | 3 According to tradition Judas married his mother, who had cast him |
| 9032 | away when a baby to perish, without knowing it. See Migne, Dict. des Légendes, | away when a baby to perish, without knowing it. See Migne, Dict. des Légendes, | away when a baby to perish, without knowing it. See Migne, Dict. des Légendes, |
| 9033 | col. 719. The Apostle Paul saw Judas in hell and held a conversation with | col. 719. The Apostle Paul saw Judas in hell and held a conversation with | col. 719. The Apostle Paul saw Judas in hell and held a conversation with |
| 9034 | him, and Judas made a confession to him. See the translation of the Coptic | him, and Judas made a confession to him. See the translation of the Coptic | him, and Judas made a confession to him. See the translation of the Coptic |
| 9035 | text published by Dulaurier in his Fragment des révélations apocryphes de | text published by Dulaurier in his Fragment des révélations apocryphes de | text published by Dulaurier in his Fragment des révélations apocryphes de |
| 9036 | Saint Paul, Paris, 1835. | Saint Paul, Paris, 1835. | Saint Paul, Paris, 1835. |
| 9037 | ⲃ ⲛⲧⲉϥⲥϩⲓⲙⲓ. 5 Read ⲧⲇϩⲟϥ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲥ̀ϩⲓⲙⲓ. 5 Read ⲧⲇϩⲟϥ. | V ǹtefs̀·himi. 5 Read tḋhof. |
| 9038 | ⲟ B ⲡⲓⲇⲓⲇⲃⲟⲗⲟⲥ ϫⲉⲙϫⲟⲙ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ. | Ⲟ̀ B ⲡⲓⲇⲓⲇⲃⲟⲗⲟⲥ ϫⲉⲙϫⲟⲙ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ϧⲏⲧϥ. | Ò B piḋiḋvolos jemgom ouoh ǹxytf. |
| 9039 | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲫϯ. ⲉ B ⲙⲡⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲛⲉϥϣⲫⲉⲣ. | Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲫϯ. Ⲉ B ⲛ̀ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲛⲉϥϣⲫⲉⲣ. | V ǹfti. E B ǹp̀topos. V ǹnefṡfer. |
| 9040 | ⲙⲃ ⲡⲣⲣⲟⲡⲟⲥ. . ⲁ | Ⲙ̀ⲃ ⲡ̀ⲣⲣⲟⲡⲟⲥ.. Ⲁ | M̀v p̀rropos.. A |
| 9041 | ⲙ B ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲙⲏϣ NEM ENXAL ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲁⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. | ⲙ B ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲙⲏϣ NEM ENXAL ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲁⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ. | m B ǹoumyṡ NEM ENXAL ǹte paitopos. |
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| 9044 | the shrine into my house, go ye into it, and ye will find it | the shrine into my house, go ye into it, and ye will find it | the shrine into my house, go ye into it, and ye will find it |
| 9045 | ere;” and they went and found it there. And after he had | ere;” and they went and found it there. And after he had | ere;” and they went and found it there. And after he had |
| 9046 | fered? thus for two months Saint George had compassion upon | fered? thus for two months Saint George had compassion upon | fered? thus for two months Saint George had compassion upon |
| 9047 | im, and healed him, and the steward cast him forth from the | im, and healed him, and the steward cast him forth from the | im, and healed him, and the steward cast him forth from the |
| 9048 | I rine; and all who heard of it glorified God and Saint George. | I rine; and all who heard of it glorified God and Saint George. | I rine; and all who heard of it glorified God and Saint George. |
| 9049 | The eighth miracle of Saint George? the holy martyr. | The eighth miracle of Saint George? the holy martyr. | The eighth miracle of Saint George? the holy martyr. |
| 9050 | There was a certain rich man in Antioch whose name was | There was a certain rich man in Antioch whose name was | There was a certain rich man in Antioch whose name was |
| 9051 | ulogios;3 and he had a ship which went to sea, and he was | ulogios;3 and he had a ship which went to sea, and he was | ulogios;3 and he had a ship which went to sea, and he was |
| 9052 | scupied in great business. And he was a kind man, and gave | scupied in great business. And he was a kind man, and gave | scupied in great business. And he was a kind man, and gave |
| 9053 | veat charities to the poor and the infirm, and he gave gifts and 67] | veat charities to the poor and the infirm, and he gave gifts and 67] | veat charities to the poor and the infirm, and he gave gifts and 67] |
| 9054 | ⲓⲏ- to every ⲥⲃⲱ in his city Antioch,® and he made | ⲓⲏ- to every ⲥⲃⲱ in his city Antioch,® and he made | iy- to every svō in his city Antioch,® and he made |
| 9055 | great feast to all the clergy of his city twice a year, and he ate | great feast to all the clergy of his city twice a year, and he ate | great feast to all the clergy of his city twice a year, and he ate |
| 9056 | nd drank frequently with the Archbishop, and prayed to God | nd drank frequently with the Archbishop, and prayed to God | nd drank frequently with the Archbishop, and prayed to God |
| 9057 | [lways; moreover, he visited the prisons, and was very rich. And | [lways; moreover, he visited the prisons, and was very rich. And | [lways; moreover, he visited the prisons, and was very rich. And |
| 9058 | le frequented the shrine? of Saint George, and went there on | le frequented the shrine? of Saint George, and went there on | le frequented the shrine? of Saint George, and went there on |
| 9059 | he greats day of his festival, which is the twenty-third of Phar- | he greats day of his festival, which is the twenty-third of Phar- | he greats day of his festival, which is the twenty-third of Phar- |
| 9060 | aithi, and he prayed there,® and gave money!0 to the shrine, and | aithi, and he prayed there,® and gave money!0 to the shrine, and | aithi, and he prayed there,® and gave money!0 to the shrine, and |
| 9061 | je ate and drank with the steward, and returned to his house | je ate and drank with the steward, and returned to his house | je ate and drank with the steward, and returned to his house |
| 9062 | Bb peace. And it came to pass that when he had done thus for | Bb peace. And it came to pass that when he had done thus for | Bb peace. And it came to pass that when he had done thus for |
| 9063 | welve years, the devil, who is the enemy! of every one that be- | welve years, the devil, who is the enemy! of every one that be- | welve years, the devil, who is the enemy! of every one that be- |
| 9064 | ves on Christ, was envious of him because of the kind deeds | ves on Christ, was envious of him because of the kind deeds | ves on Christ, was envious of him because of the kind deeds |
| 9065 | ich he wrought, and raised up a great black darkness!2 on the | ich he wrought, and raised up a great black darkness!2 on the | ich he wrought, and raised up a great black darkness!2 on the |
| 9066 | BE a storm. Now the ship of Eulogios was keeping close | BE a storm. Now the ship of Eulogios was keeping close | BE a storm. Now the ship of Eulogios was keeping close |
| 9067 | ⲃ ABOT ⲇⲉ B. : B adds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | ⲃ ABOT ⲇⲉ B.: B adds ⲡⲓⲙⲁⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲑⲟⲩⲇⲃ. | v ABOT ḋe B.: B adds pimartiros èθouḋv. |
| 9068 | ⲃ ⲉⲩⲗⲟⲅⲓⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲃ ⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲱⲧⲡ. | Ⲃ ⲉⲩⲗⲟⲅⲓⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲃ ⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲱⲧⲡ. | V evlogismos v eferhōtp. |
| 9069 | ⲃ NEM ⲉ̀ⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗ. ⲉ Read ⲇⲛⲧⲓⲟⲭⲓⲗ. | Ⲃ NEM ⲉ̀ⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗ. Ⲉ Read ⲇⲛⲧⲓⲟⲭⲓⲗ. | V NEM èkklysil. E Read ḋntiokil. |
| 9070 | | "B E¢TAAE TITOTIOC EGZHA ON. s B Emamwt. | | "B E¢TAAE TITOTIOC EGZHA ON. s B Emamwt. | | "B E¢TAAE TITOTIOC EGZHA ON. s B Emamwt. |
| 9071 | + ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇϥϣⲗⲏⲗ ⲡⲉ Ϧⲉⲛ ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥϯ ⲛ̅ⲟⲩⲑⲉⲣ- | + Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇϥϣⲗⲏⲗ ⲡⲉ Ϧⲉⲛ ⲡ̀ⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥϯ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲑⲉⲣ- | + V ǹḋfṡlyl pe Xen p̀topos ouoh ǹtefti ǹouθer- |
| 9072 | Hct. 10 Also spelt OEPNHCL. See Zoega, Catalogus, 625, note 9. | Hct. 10 Also spelt OEPNHCL. See Zoega, Catalogus, 625, note 9. | Hct. 10 Also spelt OEPNHCL. See Zoega, Catalogus, 625, note 9. |
| 9073 | ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϫⲇϫⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲟⲛ. | Ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ϫⲇϫⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲟⲛ. | M v ǹgḋji ǹouon. |
| 9074 | 12 ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲅⲛⲟⲫⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ⲭⲇⲕⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲭⲓⲙⲱⲛ ϧⲉⲛ ⲫⲓⲟⲙ. | 12 ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲅⲛⲟⲫⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ⲭⲇⲕⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲩⲭⲓⲙⲱⲛ ϧⲉⲛ ⲫ̀ⲓⲟⲙ. | 12 v ǹouġnofos ǹkḋki ǹouṡimōn xen f̀iom. |
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| 9076 | to the shore, for the sailors feared to put out to sea lest it should | to the shore, for the sailors feared to put out to sea lest it should | to the shore, for the sailors feared to put out to sea lest it should |
| 9077 | be destroyed under them, and they rose up and brought the | be destroyed under them, and they rose up and brought the | be destroyed under them, and they rose up and brought the |
| 9078 | merchandise and all their necessary! clothing to land; and they | merchandise and all their necessary! clothing to land; and they | merchandise and all their necessary! clothing to land; and they |
| 9079 | passed the whole night sorrowfully while the wind carried away | passed the whole night sorrowfully while the wind carried away | passed the whole night sorrowfully while the wind carried away |
| 9080 | the ship, and they knew not where it had gone. When the morn- | the ship, and they knew not where it had gone. When the morn- | the ship, and they knew not where it had gone. When the morn- |
| 9081 | ing had come, they tired themselves out in seeking for the ship | ing had come, they tired themselves out in seeking for the ship | ing had come, they tired themselves out in seeking for the ship |
| 9082 | of Bulogios, but they found it not, and they came and told him | of Bulogios, but they found it not, and they came and told him | of Bulogios, but they found it not, and they came and told him |
| 9083 | everything that had happened; and he and his wife wept and | everything that had happened; and he and his wife wept and | everything that had happened; and he and his wife wept and |
| 9084 | were sorrowful. After these things they thanked God, saying, | were sorrowful. After these things they thanked God, saying, | were sorrowful. After these things they thanked God, saying, |
| 9085 | “God’s will be done, blessed be His name? for ever. If Hd | “God’s will be done, blessed be His name? for ever. If Hd | “God’s will be done, blessed be His name? for ever. If Hd |
| 9086 | wishes to be merciful 3 to us we will build another ship like unto | wishes to be merciful 3 to us we will build another ship like unto | wishes to be merciful 3 to us we will build another ship like unto |
| 9087 | this;” and saying these things to each other they comforted them- | this;” and saying these things to each other they comforted them- | this;” and saying these things to each other they comforted them- |
| 9088 | selves in God, and were strong? in the property which they stil | selves in God, and were strong? in the property which they stil | selves in God, and were strong? in the property which they stil |
| 9089 | had. But behold the devil raised up for them a greater trial | had. But behold the devil raised up for them a greater trial | had. But behold the devil raised up for them a greater trial |
| 9090 | than this. Now there was a certain Egyptian who was a very | than this. Now there was a certain Egyptian who was a very | than this. Now there was a certain Egyptian who was a very |
| 9091 | skilful thief, and when he was sought afters to be put to deat | skilful thief, and when he was sought afters to be put to deat | skilful thief, and when he was sought afters to be put to deat |
| 9092 | he rose up and fled, and came down to the sea, and by Satan’s | he rose up and fled, and came down to the sea, and by Satan’s | he rose up and fled, and came down to the sea, and by Satan’s |
| 9093 | luck he found a ship about to sail to Antioch, and he went on | luck he found a ship about to sail to Antioch, and he went on | luck he found a ship about to sail to Antioch, and he went on |
| 9094 | board, and came thither,® and lived in the house of Eulogios.| | board, and came thither,® and lived in the house of Eulogios.| | board, and came thither,® and lived in the house of Eulogios.| |
| 9095 | After he had been there a few? days he became a labourer for | After he had been there a few? days he became a labourer for | After he had been there a few? days he became a labourer for |
| 9096 | two years, and knew$ everything that was in the house of Eulo- | two years, and knew$ everything that was in the house of Eulo- | two years, and knew$ everything that was in the house of Eulo- |
| 9097 | gios,® who knew not that he was a thief, 10 but trusted him. And | gios,® who knew not that he was a thief, 10 but trusted him. And | gios,® who knew not that he was a thief, 10 but trusted him. And |
| 9098 | the thief found two other transgressors like!ll unto himself and | the thief found two other transgressors like!ll unto himself and | the thief found two other transgressors like!ll unto himself and |
| 9099 | made companions of them, as the Scripture saith, “Every man | | made companions of them, as the Scripture saith, “Every man | | made companions of them, as the Scripture saith, “Every man | |
| 9100 | cleaveth to him that is like unto him,” and they took counsel | cleaveth to him that is like unto him,” and they took counsel | cleaveth to him that is like unto him,” and they took counsel |
| 9101 | together to rob the house of Eulogios. And it came to pass | together to rob the house of Eulogios. And it came to pass | together to rob the house of Eulogios. And it came to pass |
| 9102 | that when the day! of the martyr drew near, that is to say, the | that when the day! of the martyr drew near, that is to say, the | that when the day! of the martyr drew near, that is to say, the |
| 9103 | twenty-third of Pharmathi, Eulogios and many other people with | | twenty-third of Pharmathi, Eulogios and many other people with | | twenty-third of Pharmathi, Eulogios and many other people with | |
| 9104 | 1 B NANANKE ⲟⲛ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩⲓ̀ ⲉⲡⲓⲭⲣⲟ. | 1 B NANANKE ⲟⲛ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲩⲓ̀ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲭⲣⲟ. | 1 B NANANKE on ouoh avì èpikro. |
| 9105 | 2 Read ⲙⲇⲣⲉ (PAN with B. ⲃ ⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲛⲇⲉⲣⲡⲓⲛⲁⲇⲓ. | | 2 Read ⲙ̀ⲇⲣⲉ (PAN with B. Ⲃ ⲟⲩⲱϣ ⲛ̀ⲇⲉⲣⲡⲓⲛⲁⲇⲓ. | | 2 Read m̀ḋre (PAN with B. V ouōṡ ǹḋerpinaḋi. | |
| 9106 | + B NAYTAXPHOYT. _ 5B omits AE. | + B NAYTAXPHOYT. _ 5B omits AE. | + B NAYTAXPHOYT. _ 5B omits AE. |
| 9107 | ⲃ B ⲉ̀ⲙⲁⲩ ⲇϥϣⲱⲡⲓ AE. :ⲃ ϩⲇⲛⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ AF. | Ⲃ B ⲉ̀ⲙⲁⲩ ⲇϥϣⲱⲡⲓ AE.: ⲃ ϩⲇⲛⲕⲟⲩϫⲓ AF. | V B èmav ḋfṡōpi AE.: v hḋnkouji AF. |
| 9108 | ⲃ ⲇϥⲓ̀ⲛⲓ (sic). ⲃ ⲡⲓⲉⲩⲗⲟⲅⲓⲟⲥ. ⲱ ⲃ ⲟⲩⲥⲟϭⲛⲓ. | Ⲃ ⲇϥⲓ̀ⲛⲓ (sic). Ⲃ ⲡⲓⲉⲩⲗⲟⲅⲓⲟⲥ. Ⲱ̀ ⲃ ⲟⲩⲥⲟϭⲛⲓ. | V ḋfìni (sic). V pievlogios. Ṑ v ousoċni. |
| 9109 | ⲙⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. ⲙⲃ ⲡⲓⲉϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲇ Ϥ | Ⲙ̀ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. Ⲙ̀ⲃ ⲡⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲇ Ϥ | M̀v ǹpḋiryti. M̀v pièhoou ḋ F |
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| 9112 | im made ready to go to the shrine. And it came to pass. that | im made ready to go to the shrine. And it came to pass. that | im made ready to go to the shrine. And it came to pass. that |
| 9113 | ithile they were there, the mother-in-law of Eulogios fell sick,! | ithile they were there, the mother-in-law of Eulogios fell sick,! | ithile they were there, the mother-in-law of Eulogios fell sick,! |
| 9114 | nd, according to the will of God, died; and his wife and her | nd, according to the will of God, died; and his wife and her | nd, according to the will of God, died; and his wife and her |
| 9115 | insfolk went to weep for, her leaving the Egyptian alone in the | insfolk went to weep for, her leaving the Egyptian alone in the | insfolk went to weep for, her leaving the Egyptian alone in the |
| 9116 | ouse. Then he rose up and went quickly with his companions | ouse. Then he rose up and went quickly with his companions | ouse. Then he rose up and went quickly with his companions |
| 9117 | o the house, and took them in with him, and they ate and drank, | o the house, and took them in with him, and they ate and drank, | o the house, and took them in with him, and they ate and drank, |
| 9118 | nd spent the whole day? in robbing the house of Eulogios. And | nd spent the whole day? in robbing the house of Eulogios. And | nd spent the whole day? in robbing the house of Eulogios. And |
| 9119 | bey carried off the gold and silver and all the other valuable | bey carried off the gold and silver and all the other valuable | bey carried off the gold and silver and all the other valuable |
| 9120 | hings, and finding an Alexandrian ship? they embarked, and | hings, and finding an Alexandrian ship? they embarked, and | hings, and finding an Alexandrian ship? they embarked, and |
| 9121 | tame to Alexandria; and they set out all the property of Eulogios | tame to Alexandria; and they set out all the property of Eulogios | tame to Alexandria; and they set out all the property of Eulogios |
| 9122 | pn the market, and sold it for much money, and the share of | pn the market, and sold it for much money, and the share of | pn the market, and sold it for much money, and the share of |
| 9123 | tach one amounted4 to three thousand pounds in gold. And it | tach one amounted4 to three thousand pounds in gold. And it | tach one amounted4 to three thousand pounds in gold. And it |
| 9124 | iame to pass that when Eulogios came back from the shrine of | iame to pass that when Eulogios came back from the shrine of | iame to pass that when Eulogios came back from the shrine of |
| 9125 | Saint George, he found his wife and kinsfolk sorrowing; and they | Saint George, he found his wife and kinsfolk sorrowing; and they | Saint George, he found his wife and kinsfolk sorrowing; and they |
| 9126 | old him what had happened, and he grieved for many days. | old him what had happened, and he grieved for many days. | old him what had happened, and he grieved for many days. |
| 9127 | After these things he took consolation in God and glorified Him, | After these things he took consolation in God and glorified Him, | After these things he took consolation in God and glorified Him, |
| 9128 | laying, “God’s wills be done.” Meanwhile those® who had stolen | laying, “God’s wills be done.” Meanwhile those® who had stolen | laying, “God’s wills be done.” Meanwhile those® who had stolen |
| 9129 | is property went into Egypt to Peremoun,” and lived there; and | is property went into Egypt to Peremoun,” and lived there; and | is property went into Egypt to Peremoun,” and lived there; and |
| 9130 | me of them fell sick (?),8 and became possessed of a devil, and | me of them fell sick (?),8 and became possessed of a devil, and | me of them fell sick (?),8 and became possessed of a devil, and |
| 9131 | gent away, and no one knew whither he had gone. After a few | gent away, and no one knew whither he had gone. After a few | gent away, and no one knew whither he had gone. After a few |
| 9132 | lays there was anger between the remaining two, and they quar- | lays there was anger between the remaining two, and they quar- | lays there was anger between the remaining two, and they quar- |
| 9133 | elled with each other, and at midnight the Egyptian rose up, | elled with each other, and at midnight the Egyptian rose up, | elled with each other, and at midnight the Egyptian rose up, |
| 9134 | ind took a sword, and slew? his insensible companion, and took | ind took a sword, and slew? his insensible companion, and took | ind took a sword, and slew? his insensible companion, and took |
| 9135 | il the gold and went to the country of Palestine where he toiled | il the gold and went to the country of Palestine where he toiled | il the gold and went to the country of Palestine where he toiled |
| 9136 | n business, and ate and drank with the money of Eulogios a long | n business, and ate and drank with the money of Eulogios a long | n business, and ate and drank with the money of Eulogios a long |
| 9137 | ⲛ Read ϣⲱⲛⲓ. ⲃ ⲇⲩⲡⲓⲉϫⲱⲣϩ. | ⲛ Read ϣⲱⲛⲓ. Ⲃ ⲇⲩⲡⲓⲉϫⲱⲣϩ. | n Read ṡōni. V ḋipiegōrh. |
| 9138 | : B omits ON ⲙ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. ⲃ ϩⲱ ⲧⲉ ⲉⲑⲣⲟⲩⲉⲣ. | : B omits ON ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. Ⲃ ϩⲱ ⲧⲉ ⲉ̀ⲑⲣⲟⲩⲉⲣ. | : B omits ON ǹpḋiryti. V hō te èθrouer. |
| 9139 | ⲃ ⲫⲛ ⲉⲧⲉ ϩⲛⲁϥ. ⲃ NAL i | Ⲃ ⲫ̀ⲛ ⲉ̀ⲧⲉ ϩⲛⲁϥ. Ⲃ NAL i | V f̀n ète hnaf. V NAL i |
| 9140 | 7 or Pelusium. See Champollion, L'Hgypte sous les Pharaons, ii, 83, | 7 or Pelusium. See Champollion, L'Hgypte sous les Pharaons, ii, 83, | 7 or Pelusium. See Champollion, L'Hgypte sous les Pharaons, ii, 83, |
| 9141 | 85, 861; Quatremére, Mémoires sur I Egypte, i, 259. The Arabic name is | 85, 861; Quatremére, Mémoires sur I Egypte, i, 259. The Arabic name is | 85, 861; Quatremére, Mémoires sur I Egypte, i, 259. The Arabic name is |
| 9142 | ko,l8 and the place is marked on Jacotin’s great war map of Egypt. It is | ko,l8 and the place is marked on Jacotin’s great war map of Egypt. It is | ko,l8 and the place is marked on Jacotin’s great war map of Egypt. It is |
| 9143 | jot mentioned in Mahmtd Bey's map, but it must be near the ruins of the | jot mentioned in Mahmtd Bey's map, but it must be near the ruins of the | jot mentioned in Mahmtd Bey's map, but it must be near the ruins of the |
| 9144 | astle of Tina aixhll 3,ad ,0l. | astle of Tina aixhll 3,ad ,0l. | astle of Tina aixhll 3,ad ,0l. |
| 9145 | 8 I do not know what ϣⲱⲣⲧ means here. | 8 I do not know what ϣⲱⲣⲧ means here. | 8 I do not know what ṡōrt means here. |
| 9146 | ⲃ ⲁϥϧⲱⲧⲉⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉϥϣⲫⲏⲣ. | Ⲃ ⲁϥϧⲱⲧⲉⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲉϥϣ̀ⲫⲏⲣ. | V afxōteb ǹpefṡ̀fyr. |
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| 9148 | time. And Eulogios, the true Christian and his wife Euphemia | time. And Eulogios, the true Christian and his wife Euphemia | time. And Eulogios, the true Christian and his wife Euphemia |
| 9149 | true to God, did not relax their offerings, and first-fruits, an | true to God, did not relax their offerings, and first-fruits, an | true to God, did not relax their offerings, and first-fruits, an |
| 9150 | charities on festival days! which they had been wont to give | charities on festival days! which they had been wont to give | charities on festival days! which they had been wont to give |
| 9151 | the poor and the sick; and they did not cease their offerings, % | the poor and the sick; and they did not cease their offerings, % | the poor and the sick; and they did not cease their offerings, % |
| 9152 | continued them as formerly. And he gave away that which he | continued them as formerly. And he gave away that which he | continued them as formerly. And he gave away that which he |
| 9153 | had laid by, and when that had come to an end, he spent every | had laid by, and when that had come to an end, he spent every | had laid by, and when that had come to an end, he spent every |
| 9154 | thing that he had. When the day? of the martyr drew nig | thing that he had. When the day? of the martyr drew nig | thing that he had. When the day? of the martyr drew nig |
| 9155 | Eulogios spake with his wife, saying, “Behold all the people | Eulogios spake with his wife, saying, “Behold all the people | Eulogios spake with his wife, saying, “Behold all the people |
| 9156 | the city3 are going to the shrine of Saint George, but we ha | the city3 are going to the shrine of Saint George, but we ha | the city3 are going to the shrine of Saint George, but we ha |
| 9157 | no income. this year to give; behold, O God, may Saint Geor | no income. this year to give; behold, O God, may Saint Geor | no income. this year to give; behold, O God, may Saint Geor |
| 9158 | look4 upon our affliction.” His God-loving wife answered a | look4 upon our affliction.” His God-loving wife answered a | look4 upon our affliction.” His God-loving wife answered a |
| 9159 | said meekly to him, “I know, brother, that we have nothin | said meekly to him, “I know, brother, that we have nothin | said meekly to him, “I know, brother, that we have nothin |
| 9160 | and that there is none’ to lend us anything,® for we are po | and that there is none’ to lend us anything,® for we are po | and that there is none’ to lend us anything,® for we are po |
| 9161 | but behold,” I have two garments,s take this good one and s | but behold,” I have two garments,s take this good one and s | but behold,” I have two garments,s take this good one and s |
| 9162 | it for money, that our offering to the shrine may not cease | it for money, that our offering to the shrine may not cease | it for money, that our offering to the shrine may not cease |
| 9163 | ‘When Eulogios heard these things his eye filled with tears a | ‘When Eulogios heard these things his eye filled with tears a | ‘When Eulogios heard these things his eye filled with tears a |
| 9164 | they both wept. And again Eulogios spake with his wife co | they both wept. And again Eulogios spake with his wife co | they both wept. And again Eulogios spake with his wife co |
| 9165 | cerning the cost and the carrying out of the journey. The " | cerning the cost and the carrying out of the journey. The " | cerning the cost and the carrying out of the journey. The " |
| 9166 | Euphemia answered and said, “O good brother, rise up and | Euphemia answered and said, “O good brother, rise up and | Euphemia answered and said, “O good brother, rise up and |
| 9167 | to thy neighbours, perchance God will cause them to have | to thy neighbours, perchance God will cause them to have | to thy neighbours, perchance God will cause them to have |
| 9168 | passion upon thee and to lend thee the money? wherewith th | passion upon thee and to lend thee the money? wherewith th | passion upon thee and to lend thee the money? wherewith th |
| 9169 | shalt be able to supply thy wants and to go to the rn | shalt be able to supply thy wants and to go to the rn | shalt be able to supply thy wants and to go to the rn |
| 9170 | peace. If they will not lend thee money, then give this garme | peace. If they will not lend thee money, then give this garme | peace. If they will not lend thee money, then give this garme |
| 9171 | to the people who are going to the shrine, and God’s will bg | to the people who are going to the shrine, and God’s will bg | to the people who are going to the shrine, and God’s will bg |
| 9172 | done.” And Eulogios hearkened to her, and rose up and | done.” And Eulogios hearkened to her, and rose up and | done.” And Eulogios hearkened to her, and rose up and |
| 9173 | to a neighbour of his, and said to him, “I want to speak wi | to a neighbour of his, and said to him, “I want to speak wi | to a neighbour of his, and said to him, “I want to speak wi |
| 9174 | thee on a certain matter;” and he replied, “Speak, beloved | thee on a certain matter;” and he replied, “Speak, beloved | thee on a certain matter;” and he replied, “Speak, beloved |
| 9175 | brother.” Eulogios said to him, “Behold the day of Saint George | brother.” Eulogios said to him, “Behold the day of Saint George | brother.” Eulogios said to him, “Behold the day of Saint George |
| 9176 | 1 B NEM NOYATAPXH NEM NOYEZOOY. | 1 B NEM NOYATAPXH NEM NOYEZOOY. | 1 B NEM NOYATAPXH NEM NOYEZOOY. |
| 9177 | ⲃ ⲛⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ : 3 ⲃ ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ TAIBAKL | Ⲃ ⲛⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ: 3 ⲃ ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ TAIBAKL | V nièhoou: 3 v pirōmi tyrou ǹte TAIBAKL |
| 9178 | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲩ. ⲃ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲟⲛ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲛ. | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲇⲩ. Ⲃ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲟⲛ ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲛ. | v ǹḋi. V ouoh on m̀mon. |
| 9179 | ⲃ NATENZOYT NAN XE. 7 Read ϩⲏⲡⲡⲃ. | Ⲃ NATENZOYT NAN XE. 7 Read ϩⲏⲡⲡⲃ. | V NATENZOYT NAN XE. 7 Read hyppv. |
| 9180 | s B ⲛ̀ⲧⲏⲓ ⲛⲏⲓ ⲉⲧⲧⲟⲓ ϩⲓⲱⲧ. | s B ⲛ̀ⲧⲏⲓ ⲛⲏⲓ ⲉⲧⲧⲟⲓ ϩⲓⲱⲧ. | s B ǹtyi nyi ettoi hiōt. |
| 9181 | ⲃ NAK WA ⲡⲓⲑⲉⲣⲙⲏⲥⲓ NTE ⲧⲇⲓϣⲑⲏⲛ. | Ⲃ NAK WA ⲡⲓⲑⲉⲣⲙⲏⲥⲓ NTE ⲧ̀ⲇⲓϣⲑⲏⲛ. | V NAK WA piθermysi NTE t̀ḋiṡθyn. |
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| 9183 | raweth nigh, and I do not wish to cease this year from giving | raweth nigh, and I do not wish to cease this year from giving | raweth nigh, and I do not wish to cease this year from giving |
| 9184 | i little gift which I am accustomed to give to his shrine; but | i little gift which I am accustomed to give to his shrine; but | i little gift which I am accustomed to give to his shrine; but |
| 9185 | chold I have! nothing at all this year to give, for thou knowest | chold I have! nothing at all this year to give, for thou knowest | chold I have! nothing at all this year to give, for thou knowest |
| 9186 | Jl that has happened to me. And now, neighbour, perhaps I | Jl that has happened to me. And now, neighbour, perhaps I | Jl that has happened to me. And now, neighbour, perhaps I |
| 9187 | pay borrow? some money from thee until God show me a way | pay borrow? some money from thee until God show me a way | pay borrow? some money from thee until God show me a way |
| 9188 | r which I can work and make it up.” And while Eulogios was | r which I can work and make it up.” And while Eulogios was | r which I can work and make it up.” And while Eulogios was |
| 9189 | jeaking,® his neighbour's eyes filled with tears, and he said to | jeaking,® his neighbour's eyes filled with tears, and he said to | jeaking,® his neighbour's eyes filled with tears, and he said to |
| 9190 | rm, “O good brother, why sayest thou such things as these? to | rm, “O good brother, why sayest thou such things as these? to | rm, “O good brother, why sayest thou such things as these? to |
| 9191 | pe who have been thy servant until this day? and why speakest | pe who have been thy servant until this day? and why speakest | pe who have been thy servant until this day? and why speakest |
| 9192 | ou such things as these to me about money? As God liveth, | ou such things as these to me about money? As God liveth, | ou such things as these to me about money? As God liveth, |
| 9193 | fo thou asked me for ten pounds in gold I would have given | fo thou asked me for ten pounds in gold I would have given | fo thou asked me for ten pounds in gold I would have given |
| 9194 | hem to thee that I might obtain the blessing® of the martyr. | hem to thee that I might obtain the blessing® of the martyr. | hem to thee that I might obtain the blessing® of the martyr. |
| 9195 | But behold” now, I have here three pounds in gold, take them, | But behold” now, I have here three pounds in gold, take them, | But behold” now, I have here three pounds in gold, take them, |
| 9196 | ad if thou needestS more I will give it to thee.” And Eulogios | ad if thou needestS more I will give it to thee.” And Eulogios | ad if thou needestS more I will give it to thee.” And Eulogios |
| 9197 | ok them and brought them to his wife, saying, “I believe on | ok them and brought them to his wife, saying, “I believe on | ok them and brought them to his wife, saying, “I believe on |
| 9198 | tod and Saint George, and if we cast all our care upon God, | tod and Saint George, and if we cast all our care upon God, | tod and Saint George, and if we cast all our care upon God, |
| 9199 | le will have mercy upon us again.” His wife said to him, “God | le will have mercy upon us again.” His wife said to him, “God | le will have mercy upon us again.” His wife said to him, “God |
| 9200 | ath set apart the money for thee.” And he said, “Thanks be | ath set apart the money for thee.” And he said, “Thanks be | ath set apart the money for thee.” And he said, “Thanks be |
| 9201 | » God and His holy martyr?, for when I went to such and such | » God and His holy martyr?, for when I went to such and such | » God and His holy martyr?, for when I went to such and such |
| 9202 | /man and told him10 everything, he said to me, ‘If thou art in | /man and told him10 everything, he said to me, ‘If thou art in | /man and told him10 everything, he said to me, ‘If thou art in |
| 9203 | eed!! of more, come hither to me, and I will give thee what | eed!! of more, come hither to me, and I will give thee what | eed!! of more, come hither to me, and I will give thee what |
| 9204 | ou needest;”12 and she rejoiced greatly, and thanked God. | ou needest;”12 and she rejoiced greatly, and thanked God. | ou needest;”12 and she rejoiced greatly, and thanked God. |
| 9205 | hen Eulogios rose up and embarked with those who were | hen Eulogios rose up and embarked with those who were | hen Eulogios rose up and embarked with those who were |
| 9206 | ith him, to go to the shrine of Saint George. And behold, | ith him, to go to the shrine of Saint George. And behold, | ith him, to go to the shrine of Saint George. And behold, |
| 9207 | lhe man who had stolen the property of Eulogios meditated | lhe man who had stolen the property of Eulogios meditated | lhe man who had stolen the property of Eulogios meditated |
| 9208 | fithin himself, saying, “I know that I have sinned from my youth | fithin himself, saying, “I know that I have sinned from my youth | fithin himself, saying, “I know that I have sinned from my youth |
| 9209 | D, without counting the great sin which I committed when I | D, without counting the great sin which I committed when I | D, without counting the great sin which I committed when I |
| 9210 | : 1 Read NTOTEN AN. 2 B MTTOY WATT. | : 1 Read NTOTEN AN. 2 B MTTOY WATT. | : 1 Read NTOTEN AN. 2 B MTTOY WATT. |
| 9211 | | 3B 20CON NA(CAXL 4+ B NNA1 MH 2ANKEOYON. | | 3B 20CON NA(CAXL 4+ B NNA1 MH 2ANKEOYON. | | 3B 20CON NA(CAXL 4+ B NNA1 MH 2ANKEOYON. |
| 9212 | ⲅ ⲃ ϥⲟⲛϧ ⲇⲉ. ⲉ B ϩⲓⲛⲇ NTE ⲡⲥ̀ⲙⲟⲩ. | Ⲅ ⲃ ϥ̀ⲟⲛϧ ⲇⲉ. Ⲉ B ϩⲓⲛⲇ NTE ⲡⲓⲥ̀ⲙⲟⲩ. | Ġ v f̀onx ḋe. E B hinḋ NTE pis̀mou. |
| 9213 | | ⲓⲃ ⲓⲥ ϩⲏⲡⲡⲉ. : s ⲃ ⲁⲕϣⲇⲛⲉⲣⲛ̀ⲭⲣⲓⲗ , | | ⲓⲃ ⲓⲥ ϩⲏⲡⲡⲉ.: s ⲃ ⲁⲕϣⲇⲛⲉⲣⲛ̀ⲭⲣⲓⲗ, | | ib is hyppe.: s v akṡḋnerǹkril, |
| 9214 | ⲃ ⲡⲉϥⲙⲇⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ. ⲱ B ⲇϥⲧⲇⲙⲟϥ. | ⲃ ⲡⲉϥⲙ̀ⲇⲣⲧⲩⲣⲟⲥ. Ⲱ̀ B ⲇϥⲧⲇⲙⲟϥ. | v pefm̀ḋrtiros. Ṑ B ḋftḋmof. |
| 9215 | ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕⲉⲣⲛ̀ⲭⲣⲓⲗ. ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉⲧⲉⲕⲉⲣⲭⲣⲓⲗ. | Ⲙ ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕⲉⲣⲛ̀ⲭⲣⲓⲗ. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲉⲧⲉⲕⲉⲣⲭⲣⲓⲗ. | M v ǹtekerǹkril. V ǹpetekerkril. |
| 9216 | 13 B omits EONEMA(. | 13 B omits EONEMA(. | 13 B omits EONEMA(. |
| 9217 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| 9218 | | | | | | |
| 9219 | | | | | | |
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| 9221 | rose up against my neighbour and slew him craftily, and I shal | rose up against my neighbour and slew him craftily, and I shal | rose up against my neighbour and slew him craftily, and I shal |
| 9222 | suffer everlasting punishment for the sake of the things belong | suffer everlasting punishment for the sake of the things belong | suffer everlasting punishment for the sake of the things belong |
| 9223 | to other people. Behold now! the day of the martyr drawet | to other people. Behold now! the day of the martyr drawet | to other people. Behold now! the day of the martyr drawet |
| 9224 | nigh, I will arise and go to his shrine, and will pray there ang | nigh, I will arise and go to his shrine, and will pray there ang | nigh, I will arise and go to his shrine, and will pray there ang |
| 9225 | make a small offering that peradventure he may receive my | make a small offering that peradventure he may receive my | make a small offering that peradventure he may receive my |
| 9226 | favourably before God, and show mercy to my miserable could | favourably before God, and show mercy to my miserable could | favourably before God, and show mercy to my miserable could |
| 9227 | And it came to pass that when Eulogios came to the shrin | And it came to pass that when Eulogios came to the shrin | And it came to pass that when Eulogios came to the shrin |
| 9228 | of Saint? George he with those who were with him, prayed | of Saint? George he with those who were with him, prayed | of Saint? George he with those who were with him, prayed |
| 9229 | and they came to the steward and handed in their gifts to hi | and they came to the steward and handed in their gifts to hi | and they came to the steward and handed in their gifts to hi |
| 9230 | And the steward knew Eulogios from his being accustomed t | And the steward knew Eulogios from his being accustomed t | And the steward knew Eulogios from his being accustomed t |
| 9231 | come to the shrine year by year, and he ate and? drank wit | come to the shrine year by year, and he ate and? drank wit | come to the shrine year by year, and he ate and? drank wit |
| 9232 | him. When it was morning they came into the shrine and praye | him. When it was morning they came into the shrine and praye | him. When it was morning they came into the shrine and praye |
| 9233 | and they stood up until the service (sbvatic) was ended, an | and they stood up until the service (sbvatic) was ended, an | and they stood up until the service (sbvatic) was ended, an |
| 9234 | Eulogios and his fellow citizens came out and walked to th | Eulogios and his fellow citizens came out and walked to th | Eulogios and his fellow citizens came out and walked to th |
| 9235 | market place. And behold the Egyptian who had robbed thi | market place. And behold the Egyptian who had robbed thi | market place. And behold the Egyptian who had robbed thi |
| 9236 | house of Eulogios came in through the door of the shrine dresse | house of Eulogios came in through the door of the shrine dresse | house of Eulogios came in through the door of the shrine dresse |
| 9237 | in the dress of Eulogios with the money tied up in it; and th | in the dress of Eulogios with the money tied up in it; and th | in the dress of Eulogios with the money tied up in it; and th |
| 9238 | knew him immediately and ran upon him and laid hold of hi | knew him immediately and ran upon him and laid hold of hi | knew him immediately and ran upon him and laid hold of hi |
| 9239 | for he wished to flee away. Then they bound him and carrie | for he wished to flee away. Then they bound him and carrie | for he wished to flee away. Then they bound him and carrie |
| 9240 | him to the steward, who said to him, “What hast thou do | him to the steward, who said to him, “What hast thou do | him to the steward, who said to him, “What hast thou do |
| 9241 | with the things thou hast stolen?” and he said, “I have stol | with the things thou hast stolen?” and he said, “I have stol | with the things thou hast stolen?” and he said, “I have stol |
| 9242 | nothing. O my master Eulogios, thou knowest® that I serve | nothing. O my master Eulogios, thou knowest® that I serve | nothing. O my master Eulogios, thou knowest® that I serve |
| 9243 | thee for two years, and that I never stole anything from th | thee for two years, and that I never stole anything from th | thee for two years, and that I never stole anything from th |
| 9244 | house; and this dress (?) is one which I bought in8 the market. | house; and this dress (?) is one which I bought in8 the market. | house; and this dress (?) is one which I bought in8 the market. |
| 9245 | The steward said.to him, “If thou wilt come in with me | The steward said.to him, “If thou wilt come in with me | The steward said.to him, “If thou wilt come in with me |
| 9246 | the altar of Saint George, and wilt swear to me in the name | the altar of Saint George, and wilt swear to me in the name | the altar of Saint George, and wilt swear to me in the name |
| 9247 | God and Saint George, saying, ‘I have not stolen’, thou sha | God and Saint George, saying, ‘I have not stolen’, thou sha | God and Saint George, saying, ‘I have not stolen’, thou sha |
| 9248 | depart.” And the thief was glad that he was going to escap | depart.” And the thief was glad that he was going to escap | depart.” And the thief was glad that he was going to escap |
| 9249 | and he cried out, saying, “I will swear wherever thou pleases | and he cried out, saying, “I will swear wherever thou pleases | and he cried out, saying, “I will swear wherever thou pleases |
| 9250 | 1 ⲃ ϯⲛⲟⲩ ϫⲉ. : B ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ. | 1 ⲃ ϯⲛⲟⲩ ϫⲉ.: B ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ. | 1 v tinou je.: B ǹpil̀gios. |
| 9251 | 3 B omits ⲟⲩⲟϩ. ⲃ ⲧⲟⲓ ⲉ̀ϫⲱϥ. | 3 B omits ⲟⲩⲟϩ. Ⲃ ⲧⲟⲓ ⲉ̀ϫⲱϥ. | 3 B omits ouoh. V toi ègōf. |
| 9252 | 5B 'KACOYAA. I do not know the exact meaning of this word. | 5B 'KACOYAA. I do not know the exact meaning of this word. | 5B 'KACOYAA. I do not know the exact meaning of this word. |
| 9253 | s B CDOYN. 7B MEHL s B EBOAZL. | s B CDOYN. 7B MEHL s B EBOAZL. | s B CDOYN. 7B MEHL s B EBOAZL. |
| 9254 | 9 B AN TIE ETAIKOATIOY. | 9 B AN TIE ETAIKOATIOY. | 9 B AN TIE ETAIKOATIOY. |
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| 9256 | iad in whatever manner thou pleasest;” and the steward took him | iad in whatever manner thou pleasest;” and the steward took him | iad in whatever manner thou pleasest;” and the steward took him |
| 9257 | in] that he might take the oath. And the steward said, “.... | in] that he might take the oath. And the steward said, “.... | in] that he might take the oath. And the steward said, “.... |
| 9258 | vee.vuvee.... this man chooseth death rather than life. For | vee.vuvee.... this man chooseth death rather than life. For | vee.vuvee.... this man chooseth death rather than life. For |
| 9259 | say unto you that when a man takes an oath! it is received | say unto you that when a man takes an oath! it is received | say unto you that when a man takes an oath! it is received |
| 9260 | 1 the presence of God before he can smite? the earth thrice with | 1 the presence of God before he can smite? the earth thrice with | 1 the presence of God before he can smite? the earth thrice with |
| 9261 | gs foot. As for me, Saint3 George has already told me in a | gs foot. As for me, Saint3 George has already told me in a | gs foot. As for me, Saint3 George has already told me in a |
| 9262 | [ream during the past night, saying, ‘They will bring to thee | [ream during the past night, saying, ‘They will bring to thee | [ream during the past night, saying, ‘They will bring to thee |
| 9263 | o-morrow a man who has stolen what belongs to me, do not let | o-morrow a man who has stolen what belongs to me, do not let | o-morrow a man who has stolen what belongs to me, do not let |
| 9264 | im go, but punish him until he gives up to thee everything that | im go, but punish him until he gives up to thee everything that | im go, but punish him until he gives up to thee everything that |
| 9265 | ⲓⲉ has stolen’; but I did not understand the visions until this | ⲓⲉ has stolen’; but I did not understand the visions until this | ie has stolen’; but I did not understand the visions until this |
| 9266 | poment.” And he commanded two new whips to be brought® | poment.” And he commanded two new whips to be brought® | poment.” And he commanded two new whips to be brought® |
| 9267 | 0 him, and when they were brought they beat the Egyptian with | 0 him, and when they were brought they beat the Egyptian with | 0 him, and when they were brought they beat the Egyptian with |
| 9268 | pany stripes; but the thief kept his mouth shut and did not? | pany stripes; but the thief kept his mouth shut and did not? | pany stripes; but the thief kept his mouth shut and did not? |
| 9269 | peak at all. Then the steward took an oath, saying, “Thou | peak at all. Then the steward took an oath, saying, “Thou | peak at all. Then the steward took an oath, saying, “Thou |
| 9270 | shalt either be beaten with these whipss until thou shalt die, or | shalt either be beaten with these whipss until thou shalt die, or | shalt either be beaten with these whipss until thou shalt die, or |
| 9271 | thou shalt restore the things thou hast stolen.” And he com- | thou shalt restore the things thou hast stolen.” And he com- | thou shalt restore the things thou hast stolen.” And he com- |
| 9272 | handed them to strip his clothes off him, and to beat him with | handed them to strip his clothes off him, and to beat him with | handed them to strip his clothes off him, and to beat him with |
| 9273 | bany stripes; and when they had taken off his clothes they found | bany stripes; and when they had taken off his clothes they found | bany stripes; and when they had taken off his clothes they found |
| 9274 | noney? inside. They said unto him, “What are these?” and he | noney? inside. They said unto him, “What are these?” and he | noney? inside. They said unto him, “What are these?” and he |
| 9275 | iried out, saying, “Master, I have sinned,” and he admitted [his | iried out, saying, “Master, I have sinned,” and he admitted [his | iried out, saying, “Master, I have sinned,” and he admitted [his |
| 9276 | heft] before the multitude? in the shrine! of Saint George, and | heft] before the multitude? in the shrine! of Saint George, and | heft] before the multitude? in the shrine! of Saint George, and |
| 9277 | tonfessed everything that had happened to him; and when they | tonfessed everything that had happened to him; and when they | tonfessed everything that had happened to him; and when they |
| 9278 | tad beaten him with many stripes they cast him into a dungeon, | tad beaten him with many stripes they cast him into a dungeon, | tad beaten him with many stripes they cast him into a dungeon, |
| 9279 | md they left him without food!2 and water to die. When Eulo- | md they left him without food!2 and water to die. When Eulo- | md they left him without food!2 and water to die. When Eulo- |
| 9280 | gios had received the money he gave!3 sixty pounds in gold to | gios had received the money he gave!3 sixty pounds in gold to | gios had received the money he gave!3 sixty pounds in gold to |
| 9281 | the shrine, and made a great feast to the poor and the sick, and | the shrine, and made a great feast to the poor and the sick, and | the shrine, and made a great feast to the poor and the sick, and |
| 9282 | he rejoiced, and thanked God and Saint George who worked | he rejoiced, and thanked God and Saint George who worked | he rejoiced, and thanked God and Saint George who worked |
| 9283 | mighty deeds and miracles. Now the money which they had | mighty deeds and miracles. Now the money which they had | mighty deeds and miracles. Now the money which they had |
| 9284 | ⲃ ⲇϥⲛⲇⲱⲣⲕⲕ ⲃ ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ϯ ⲣ. : ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ | ⲃ ⲇϥⲛⲇⲱⲣⲕⲕ ⲃ ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ ϯ ⲣ.: ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲥ | v ḋfnḋōrkk v pirōmi ti r.: v ǹpil̀gios |
| 9285 | + B ⲛ̀ⲛⲏⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲕⲟⲗⲡⲟⲩ THPOY. ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓϩⲟⲣⲟⲙⲇ. | + B ⲛ̀ⲛⲏⲉ̀ⲧⲇϥⲕⲟⲗⲡⲟⲩ THPOY. Ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓϩⲟⲣⲟⲙⲇ. | + B ǹnyètḋfkolpou THPOY. V ǹpihoromḋ. |
| 9286 | 5 B AQEPKEAEYIN EYiNI NA MMAKAABL | 5 B AQEPKEAEYIN EYiNI NA MMAKAABL | 5 B AQEPKEAEYIN EYiNI NA MMAKAABL |
| 9287 | 7B NA(CAX1 AN. s B IEKCOMA NAC MITAIMAKAABL. | 7B NA(CAX1 AN. s B IEKCOMA NAC MITAIMAKAABL. | 7B NA(CAX1 AN. s B IEKCOMA NAC MITAIMAKAABL. |
| 9288 | . B ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲛⲟⲩⲃ. ⲱ B ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲙⲏϣ. ϥ B ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ NEM. | . B ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲛⲟⲩⲃ. Ⲱ̀ B ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲙⲏϣ. Ϥ B ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ NEM. | . B ǹpinoub. Ṑ B ǹpimyṡ. F B ǹpitopos NEM. |
| 9289 | 12 B ⲛ̀ⲁⲑⲟⲩⲱⲙ. ⲓ ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ. . | 12 B ⲛ̀ⲁⲑⲟⲩⲱⲙ. Ⲓ̀ ⲃ ⲁⲩϯ.. | 12 B ǹaθouōm. Ì v avti.. |
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| 9291 | found with the thief amounted to more than five thousand poun | found with the thief amounted to more than five thousand poun | found with the thief amounted to more than five thousand poun |
| 9292 | in gold. After these things Eulogios besought the steward | in gold. After these things Eulogios besought the steward | in gold. After these things Eulogios besought the steward |
| 9293 | the man was set free,! and Eulogios gave him three pounds | the man was set free,! and Eulogios gave him three pounds | the man was set free,! and Eulogios gave him three pounds |
| 9294 | gold and the dress which he had worn, and sent him away | gold and the dress which he had worn, and sent him away | gold and the dress which he had worn, and sent him away |
| 9295 | peace. When the man saw the compassion of Eulogios and t | peace. When the man saw the compassion of Eulogios and t | peace. When the man saw the compassion of Eulogios and t |
| 9296 | mighty deeds and miracles of Saint George, how that he had to | mighty deeds and miracles of Saint George, how that he had to | mighty deeds and miracles of Saint George, how that he had to |
| 9297 | the steward [about him] in a dream, he gave the three poun | the steward [about him] in a dream, he gave the three poun | the steward [about him] in a dream, he gave the three poun |
| 9298 | in gold to the shrine of Saint? George, and ministered unto : | in gold to the shrine of Saint? George, and ministered unto : | in gold to the shrine of Saint? George, and ministered unto : |
| 9299 | sick until the day of his death; and Saint George received hi | sick until the day of his death; and Saint George received hi | sick until the day of his death; and Saint George received hi |
| 9300 | favourably and forgave him his sins. | favourably and forgave him his sins. | favourably and forgave him his sins. |
| 9301 | After these things Saint George appeared to Eulogios | After these things Saint George appeared to Eulogios | After these things Saint George appeared to Eulogios |
| 9302 | night, and said to him, “God hath heard thy prayer and ha | night, and said to him, “God hath heard thy prayer and ha | night, and said to him, “God hath heard thy prayer and ha |
| 9303 | accepted thy alms, saying, ‘I know of thy charity to the po | accepted thy alms, saying, ‘I know of thy charity to the po | accepted thy alms, saying, ‘I know of thy charity to the po |
| 9304 | and the sick, and I will show mercy unto thee in this world am | and the sick, and I will show mercy unto thee in this world am | and the sick, and I will show mercy unto thee in this world am |
| 9305 | in that which is to come’.3 When thou shalt wish to return t | in that which is to come’.3 When thou shalt wish to return t | in that which is to come’.3 When thou shalt wish to return t |
| 9306 | thy house thou shalt find another ship, greater than thine whid | thy house thou shalt find another ship, greater than thine whid | thy house thou shalt find another ship, greater than thine whid |
| 9307 | was lost, laden with storest and wood; take it to thy city ths | was lost, laden with storest and wood; take it to thy city ths | was lost, laden with storest and wood; take it to thy city ths |
| 9308 | thou mayest builds a shrine in my name, and I will bless the | thou mayest builds a shrine in my name, and I will bless the | thou mayest builds a shrine in my name, and I will bless the |
| 9309 | and thou shalt lack no good thing during thy life.” And | and thou shalt lack no good thing during thy life.” And | and thou shalt lack no good thing during thy life.” And |
| 9310 | came to pass that when it was light Eulogios told the peopl | came to pass that when it was light Eulogios told the peopl | came to pass that when it was light Eulogios told the peopl |
| 9311 | everything that Saint George had told him during the night, an | everything that Saint George had told him during the night, an | everything that Saint George had told him during the night, an |
| 9312 | they marvelled greatly; and they embarked in their ship an | they marvelled greatly; and they embarked in their ship an | they marvelled greatly; and they embarked in their ship an |
| 9313 | sailed to Antioch. And behold Saint George brought the shi | sailed to Antioch. And behold Saint George brought the shi | sailed to Antioch. And behold Saint George brought the shi |
| 9314 | of Eulogios to meet them laden with cypress wood and man | of Eulogios to meet them laden with cypress wood and man | of Eulogios to meet them laden with cypress wood and man |
| 9315 | good things. And Eulogios and those that were with him kne | good things. And Eulogios and those that were with him kne | good things. And Eulogios and those that were with him kne |
| 9316 | it, and they rose up and went up into it rejoicing, and the | it, and they rose up and went up into it rejoicing, and the | it, and they rose up and went up into it rejoicing, and the |
| 9317 | brought the ship to Antioch, and told the whole city; and whe | brought the ship to Antioch, and told the whole city; and whe | brought the ship to Antioch, and told the whole city; and whe |
| 9318 | the people heard it they glorified God and Saint George. The | the people heard it they glorified God and Saint George. The | the people heard it they glorified God and Saint George. The |
| 9319 | Eulogios gave great charities to the poor and the sick and th | Eulogios gave great charities to the poor and the sick and th | Eulogios gave great charities to the poor and the sick and th |
| 9320 | orphans on the day of Saint George, and his prayers and offer | orphans on the day of Saint George, and his prayers and offer | orphans on the day of Saint George, and his prayers and offer |
| 9321 | ings and first-fruits continued in the church always. And | ings and first-fruits continued in the church always. And | ings and first-fruits continued in the church always. And |
| 9322 | built a glorious shrine in the name of Saint George the hol | built a glorious shrine in the name of Saint George the hol | built a glorious shrine in the name of Saint George the hol |
| 9323 | martyr, and he and his wife and children ministered therei | martyr, and he and his wife and children ministered therei | martyr, and he and his wife and children ministered therei |
| 9324 | 1 B ⲁϥⲭⲱ. 2 B MIMAPLOC. ⲃ ⲫⲏⲉⲑⲛⲏⲟⲩ. | 1 B ⲁϥⲭⲱ. 2 B MIMAPLOC. Ⲃ ⲫⲏⲉⲑⲛⲏⲟⲩ. | 1 B afkō. 2 B MIMAPLOC. V fyeθnyou. |
| 9325 | 4+ B'NEM OHKH. 5 A break occurs in B here. | 4+ B'NEM OHKH. 5 A break occurs in B here. | 4+ B'NEM OHKH. 5 A break occurs in B here. |
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| 9327 | til the day of his death. And Saint George received him | til the day of his death. And Saint George received him | til the day of his death. And Saint George received him |
| 9328 | fouarbly before God, who made him a partaker in the heavenly | fouarbly before God, who made him a partaker in the heavenly | fouarbly before God, who made him a partaker in the heavenly |
| 9329 | crusalem, the place which he desired greatly, and he kept the | crusalem, the place which he desired greatly, and he kept the | crusalem, the place which he desired greatly, and he kept the |
| 9330 | stival with all the saints. | stival with all the saints. | stival with all the saints. |
| 9331 | | The winth miracle of Saint George. [76] | | The winth miracle of Saint George. [76] | | The winth miracle of Saint George. [76] |
| 9332 | And it came to pass during the reign of Diocletian the | And it came to pass during the reign of Diocletian the | And it came to pass during the reign of Diocletian the |
| 9333 | pwless idolater who destroyed the whole earth, that there was | pwless idolater who destroyed the whole earth, that there was | pwless idolater who destroyed the whole earth, that there was |
| 9334 | certain general under his authority whose name was Euchios; | certain general under his authority whose name was Euchios; | certain general under his authority whose name was Euchios; |
| 9335 | la he was savage in appearance and of an exceeding wicked | la he was savage in appearance and of an exceeding wicked | la he was savage in appearance and of an exceeding wicked |
| 9336 | isposition. And the emperor Diocletian appointed him three | isposition. And the emperor Diocletian appointed him three | isposition. And the emperor Diocletian appointed him three |
| 9337 | 1ousand soldiers, and sent them into Egypt to overthrow the | 1ousand soldiers, and sent them into Egypt to overthrow the | 1ousand soldiers, and sent them into Egypt to overthrow the |
| 9338 | burches and to build temples to polluted idols in every place. | burches and to build temples to polluted idols in every place. | burches and to build temples to polluted idols in every place. |
| 9339 | Vhen this man had come into the country of Egypt he appointed | Vhen this man had come into the country of Egypt he appointed | Vhen this man had come into the country of Egypt he appointed |
| 9340 | overnors in every city and counts and dukes, and commanded | overnors in every city and counts and dukes, and commanded | overnors in every city and counts and dukes, and commanded |
| 9341 | hem to bind all the Christians throughout their dominions; and | hem to bind all the Christians throughout their dominions; and | hem to bind all the Christians throughout their dominions; and |
| 9342 | ve inflicted great punishments and fearful tortures upon them, | ve inflicted great punishments and fearful tortures upon them, | ve inflicted great punishments and fearful tortures upon them, |
| 9343 | ih finally cut off their heads with the sword; and they became | ih finally cut off their heads with the sword; and they became | ih finally cut off their heads with the sword; and they became |
| 9344 | artyrs and died for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And | artyrs and died for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And | artyrs and died for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And |
| 9345 | e sent an edict throughout the whole land! of Egypt, and all | e sent an edict throughout the whole land! of Egypt, and all | e sent an edict throughout the whole land! of Egypt, and all |
| 9346 | he churches were overthrown, and temples of idols were built, | he churches were overthrown, and temples of idols were built, | he churches were overthrown, and temples of idols were built, |
| 9347 | nd devils worshipped in them. | nd devils worshipped in them. | nd devils worshipped in them. |
| 9348 | | After all these things it came to pass that the Good God | | After all these things it came to pass that the Good God | | After all these things it came to pass that the Good God |
| 9349 | remembered all the evil which the impious emperor Diocletian | remembered all the evil which the impious emperor Diocletian | remembered all the evil which the impious emperor Diocletian |
| 9350 | ad wrought, and the innocent blood of the saints, the holy mar- | ad wrought, and the innocent blood of the saints, the holy mar- | ad wrought, and the innocent blood of the saints, the holy mar- |
| 9351 | ho” which he had poured out. And when. his end drew nigh, | ho” which he had poured out. And when. his end drew nigh, | ho” which he had poured out. And when. his end drew nigh, |
| 9352 | he called to Euchios the general, and said to him, “I know that | he called to Euchios the general, and said to him, “I know that | he called to Euchios the general, and said to him, “I know that |
| 9353 | thou art a prudent man, and that thou dost perform the decrees | thou art a prudent man, and that thou dost perform the decrees | thou art a prudent man, and that thou dost perform the decrees |
| 9354 | ind commands of the emperors. Rise up now and take soldiers | ind commands of the emperors. Rise up now and take soldiers | ind commands of the emperors. Rise up now and take soldiers |
| 9355 | nd the edict of the emperor to help thee, and depart quickly | nd the edict of the emperor to help thee, and depart quickly | nd the edict of the emperor to help thee, and depart quickly |
| 9356 | into Syria of Palestine, and go first to the shrine of him that is | into Syria of Palestine, and go first to the shrine of him that is | into Syria of Palestine, and go first to the shrine of him that is |
| 9357 | called George, and overthrow it to its very foundations. For I | called George, and overthrow it to its very foundations. For I | called George, and overthrow it to its very foundations. For I |
| 9358 | cannot bear to hear tell of the mighty deeds of magic which are | cannot bear to hear tell of the mighty deeds of magic which are | cannot bear to hear tell of the mighty deeds of magic which are |
| 9359 | 1 Read KAQ. | 1 Read KAQ. | 1 Read KAQ. |
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| 9361 | wrought! in the name of him whose head Dadianus the Persia | wrought! in the name of him whose head Dadianus the Persia | wrought! in the name of him whose head Dadianus the Persia |
| 9362 | cut off several years ago. And the Christians have built a chine | cut off several years ago. And the Christians have built a chine | cut off several years ago. And the Christians have built a chine |
| 9363 | to his name, and they perform mighty deeds and signs by works | to his name, and they perform mighty deeds and signs by works | to his name, and they perform mighty deeds and signs by works |
| 9364 | of magic so that his name may be magnified in all the land, a | of magic so that his name may be magnified in all the land, a | of magic so that his name may be magnified in all the land, a |
| 9365 | many people have forsaken the glorious gods and follow i | many people have forsaken the glorious gods and follow i | many people have forsaken the glorious gods and follow i |
| 9366 | the mighty deeds of that man, and become Christians.” So | the mighty deeds of that man, and become Christians.” So | the mighty deeds of that man, and become Christians.” So |
| 9367 | Euchios the general made obeisance to the emperor and to | Euchios the general made obeisance to the emperor and to | Euchios the general made obeisance to the emperor and to |
| 9368 | the edict, and the emperor appointed him three thousand soldie | the edict, and the emperor appointed him three thousand soldie | the edict, and the emperor appointed him three thousand soldie |
| 9369 | and sent them to Syria,2 and commanded him, saying, “Th | and sent them to Syria,2 and commanded him, saying, “Th | and sent them to Syria,2 and commanded him, saying, “Th |
| 9370 | shalt first destroy the shrine of Saints George. Then thou sha | shalt first destroy the shrine of Saints George. Then thou sha | shalt first destroy the shrine of Saints George. Then thou sha |
| 9371 | pull down all the churches and4 bind all the Christians and cas | pull down all the churches and4 bind all the Christians and cas | pull down all the churches and4 bind all the Christians and cas |
| 9372 | them into prison. And thou shalt punish them and inflict fearfu | them into prison. And thou shalt punish them and inflict fearfu | them into prison. And thou shalt punish them and inflict fearfu |
| 9373 | sufferings upon them, and thou shalt cut off with the sword t | sufferings upon them, and thou shalt cut off with the sword t | sufferings upon them, and thou shalt cut off with the sword t |
| 9374 | heads? of those who will not worship our gods,® and shalt spa | heads? of those who will not worship our gods,® and shalt spa | heads? of those who will not worship our gods,® and shalt spa |
| 9375 | them not.”® Then the general took the soldiers with him, an | them not.”® Then the general took the soldiers with him, an | them not.”® Then the general took the soldiers with him, an |
| 9376 | he embarked them ‘in ships and sailed to Syria. When th | he embarked them ‘in ships and sailed to Syria. When th | he embarked them ‘in ships and sailed to Syria. When th |
| 9377 | came to the port of Saint George, they all went quickly1? in | came to the port of Saint George, they all went quickly1? in | came to the port of Saint George, they all went quickly1? in |
| 9378 | the city with swords, and weapons,i! and bows and arrows!2 i | the city with swords, and weapons,i! and bows and arrows!2 i | the city with swords, and weapons,i! and bows and arrows!2 i |
| 9379 | their hands, and the whole city was disturbed by the multitu | their hands, and the whole city was disturbed by the multitu | their hands, and the whole city was disturbed by the multitu |
| 9380 | of the soldiers. And Euchios, like Holofernes13 of old who w | of the soldiers. And Euchios, like Holofernes13 of old who w | of the soldiers. And Euchios, like Holofernes13 of old who w |
| 9381 | the chief general of Nebuchadnezzar, went into the shrine | the chief general of Nebuchadnezzar, went into the shrine | the chief general of Nebuchadnezzar, went into the shrine |
| 9382 | Saint George in great pride holding a staff in his hand, with | Saint George in great pride holding a staff in his hand, with | Saint George in great pride holding a staff in his hand, with |
| 9383 | 1 Read ETAYOAMIDOY'. | 1 Read ETAYOAMIDOY'. | 1 Read ETAYOAMIDOY'. |
| 9384 | ; 2 B begins again here with the letters PlA. 4 | | ; 2 B begins again here with the letters PlA. 4 | | ; 2 B begins again here with the letters PlA. 4 | |
| 9385 | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲇⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ϣⲟⲣⲡ ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲟⲛ ⲉⲕⲉϣⲟⲣϣⲉⲣ bE | ⲃ ⲛ̀ⲡⲓⲇⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ϣⲟⲣⲡ ⲡ̀ⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ ⲟⲛ ⲉⲕⲉ̀ϣⲟⲣϣⲉⲣ bE | v ǹpiḋgios ǹṡorp p̀ḋiryti on ekèṡorṡer bE |
| 9386 | ⲡⲓⲙⲁ ⲉⲧⲉⲙⲙⲁⲩ. + B omits ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | ⲡⲓⲙⲁ ⲉ̀ⲧⲉ ⲙ̀ⲙⲁⲩ. + B omits ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | pima ète m̀mav. + B omits ouoh. |
| 9387 | ⲃ EKEZITOY ⲉ̀ⲡⲓϣⲧⲉⲕⲟ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕϯ ⲛⲱⲟⲩ. | Ⲃ EKEZITOY ⲉ̀ⲡⲓϣ̀ⲧⲉⲕⲟ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕϯ ⲛⲱⲟⲩ. | V EKEZITOY èpiṡ̀teko ouoh ǹtekti nōou. |
| 9388 | ⲉ B omits Ⲉⲩϧⲟⲥⲓ ⲟⲩⲟϩ. ⲧⲃ ⲉⲕⲱⲗⲓ. : ⲃ B ⲛ̀ⲛⲉⲓⲛⲟⲩϯ | Ⲉ B omits Ⲉⲩϧⲟⲥⲓ ⲟⲩⲟϩ. Ⲧ̀ⲃ ⲉⲕⲱ̀ⲗⲓ.: ⲃ B ⲛ̀ⲛⲉⲓⲛⲟⲩϯ | E B omits Evxosi ouoh. T̀v ekṑli.: v B ǹneinouti |
| 9389 | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉⲣϯⲇⲥⲟ ⲉ̀ⲣⲱⲟⲩ. ⲧⲟⲧⲉ MCTPATYAATHC NEN | ⲃ ⲙ̀ⲡⲉⲣϯⲇⲥⲟ ⲉ̀ⲣⲱⲟⲩ. Ⲧⲟⲧⲉ MCTPATYAATHC NEN | v m̀pertiḋso èrōou. Tote MCTPATYAATHC NEN |
| 9390 | ⲛⲏⲉⲑⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲁϥⲧⲇⲗⲏⲟⲩ ⲉ̀ⲛⲓⲉ̀ϫⲏⲟⲩ. | ⲛⲏⲉⲑⲛⲉⲙⲁϥ ⲁϥⲧⲇⲗⲏⲟⲩ ⲉ̀ⲛⲓⲉ̀ϫⲏⲟⲩ. | nyeθnemaf aftḋlyou ènièjyou. |
| 9391 | 10 B omits NXWAEM and has NOWOY AE. | 10 B omits NXWAEM and has NOWOY AE. | 10 B omits NXWAEM and has NOWOY AE. |
| 9392 | 11 B omits NEM gANZAPMA. | 11 B omits NEM gANZAPMA. | 11 B omits NEM gANZAPMA. |
| 9393 | 12 B omits from NEM ϩⲁⲛⲥⲟⲑⲛⲉϥ to ⲟⲩⲉϩ ⲛ̀ⲥⲱϥ. | 12 B omits from NEM ϩⲁⲛⲥⲟⲑⲛⲉϥ to ⲟⲩⲉϩ ⲛ̀ⲥⲱϥ. | 12 B omits from NEM hansoθnef to oueh ǹsōf. |
| 9394 | 13 Judith ii. 4. | 13 Judith ii. 4. | 13 Judith ii. 4. |
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| 9396 | 1ultitude of soldiers following after him.! When he had come | 1ultitude of soldiers following after him.! When he had come | 1ultitude of soldiers following after him.! When he had come |
| 9397 | ito the shrine? and saw the lamp burning to Saint George, one | ito the shrine? and saw the lamp burning to Saint George, one | ito the shrine? and saw the lamp burning to Saint George, one |
| 9398 | id [to him], “Look at this senseless thing,” and he said, “I see | id [to him], “Look at this senseless thing,” and he said, “I see | id [to him], “Look at this senseless thing,” and he said, “I see |
| 9399 | lie folly of the Christians, and if the god of this people were | lie folly of the Christians, and if the god of this people were | lie folly of the Christians, and if the god of this people were |
| 9400 | 5 blind the sun would give him light and he would have [no] | 5 blind the sun would give him light and he would have [no] | 5 blind the sun would give him light and he would have [no] |
| 9401 | sed of a thousand lamps to give him light.” And he took | sed of a thousand lamps to give him light.” And he took | sed of a thousand lamps to give him light.” And he took |
| 9402 | 1e stick in his hands and smote the lamp, saying, “What is | 1e stick in his hands and smote the lamp, saying, “What is | 1e stick in his hands and smote the lamp, saying, “What is |
| 9403 | us?” and the lamp broke and fell in fragments upon him and | us?” and the lamp broke and fell in fragments upon him and | us?” and the lamp broke and fell in fragments upon him and |
| 9404 | ome of the soldiers; and a little piece of glass stuck in his | ome of the soldiers; and a little piece of glass stuck in his | ome of the soldiers; and a little piece of glass stuck in his |
| 9405 | ead without his knowing it, and every part of his body which | ead without his knowing it, and every part of his body which | ead without his knowing it, and every part of his body which |
| 9406 | pe oil from the lamp touched became leprous. And he thought | pe oil from the lamp touched became leprous. And he thought | pe oil from the lamp touched became leprous. And he thought |
| 9407 | hat that was all that would happen to him, and said to the | hat that was all that would happen to him, and said to the | hat that was all that would happen to him, and said to the |
| 9408 | oldiers, “Until to-day we have heard only with our ears that | oldiers, “Until to-day we have heard only with our ears that | oldiers, “Until to-day we have heard only with our ears that |
| 9409 | here is a magician in this place, but to-day we have seen [that | here is a magician in this place, but to-day we have seen [that | here is a magician in this place, but to-day we have seen [that |
| 9410 | here is] with our eyes, for look and see3 what has happened to | here is] with our eyes, for look and see3 what has happened to | here is] with our eyes, for look and see3 what has happened to |
| 9411 | ly hands and feet;” and the multitude of the soldiers round | ly hands and feet;” and the multitude of the soldiers round | ly hands and feet;” and the multitude of the soldiers round |
| 9412 | bout him marvelled at the power of the holy martyr who had | bout him marvelled at the power of the holy martyr who had | bout him marvelled at the power of the holy martyr who had |
| 9413 | lade him leprous. And his head pained him exceedingly and | lade him leprous. And his head pained him exceedingly and | lade him leprous. And his head pained him exceedingly and |
| 9414 | le said to the soldiers, “Let us rest here until the morning;” | le said to the soldiers, “Let us rest here until the morning;” | le said to the soldiers, “Let us rest here until the morning;” |
| 9415 | nd he was greatly ashamed because of the multitude of the | nd he was greatly ashamed because of the multitude of the | nd he was greatly ashamed because of the multitude of the |
| 9416 | oldiers round about him. And since all the people of the city | oldiers round about him. And since all the people of the city | oldiers round about him. And since all the people of the city |
| 9417 | tere Christians, none of them would take him into their house, | tere Christians, none of them would take him into their house, | tere Christians, none of them would take him into their house, |
| 9418 | or they were angry with him on account of the lamp of the | or they were angry with him on account of the lamp of the | or they were angry with him on account of the lamp of the |
| 9419 | brine which he had broken; and they went out and left him | brine which he had broken; and they went out and left him | brine which he had broken; and they went out and left him |
| 9420 | here. Then he rose up and went forth ashamed, and when he | here. Then he rose up and went forth ashamed, and when he | here. Then he rose up and went forth ashamed, and when he |
| 9421 | leached the door of the shrine and was coming out, his head | leached the door of the shrine and was coming out, his head | leached the door of the shrine and was coming out, his head |
| 9422 | )ecame dizzy and he fell headlong on the ground, and his whole | )ecame dizzy and he fell headlong on the ground, and his whole | )ecame dizzy and he fell headlong on the ground, and his whole |
| 9423 | Jody trembled and he was unable to stand. Then the soldiers | Jody trembled and he was unable to stand. Then the soldiers | Jody trembled and he was unable to stand. Then the soldiers |
| 9424 | 1 B omits from ETTE to ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | 1 B omits from ETTE to ⲟⲩⲟϩ. | 1 B omits from ETTE to ouoh. |
| 9425 | 2 B ends with the words ETAXWE ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲇ- | 2 B ends with the words ETAXWE ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ⲡⲓⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ ⲙ̀ⲡⲓⲇ- | 2 B ends with the words ETAXWE èxoun èpitopos m̀piḋ- |
| 9426 | MOC ⲡⲉϫⲁϥ ϫⲉ ANAY ⲉ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲇⲧϩⲏⲧ ϫⲉ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲟⲩⲟϩ | MOC ⲡⲉϫⲁϥ ϫⲉ ANAY ⲉ̀ⲡ̀ⲇⲓⲇⲧϩⲏⲧ ϫⲉ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲟⲩⲟϩ | MOC pegaf je ANAY èp̀ḋiḋt·hyt je geōrgios ouoh |
| 9427 | NAGX® MMOC XE AINAY EOMETATZHT NNIXPHCTIANOC NH | NAGX® MMOC XE AINAY EOMETATZHT NNIXPHCTIANOC NH | NAGX® MMOC XE AINAY EOMETATZHT NNIXPHCTIANOC NH |
| 9428 | ⲉⲣⲉ ⲛⲇⲓⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ̀ⲧⲱⲟⲩ. | ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ ⲛ̀ⲇⲓⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ̀ⲧⲱⲟⲩ. | ère ǹḋinouti ǹtōou. |
| 9429 | 3 Read NTETENNAY. 4+ Read TKAC. | 3 Read NTETENNAY. 4+ Read TKAC. | 3 Read NTETENNAY. 4+ Read TKAC. |
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| 9431 | came round him and carried him into their house, and they | came round him and carried him into their house, and they | came round him and carried him into their house, and they |
| 9432 | and drank, but he could taste nothing for his head was suffer | and drank, but he could taste nothing for his head was suffer | and drank, but he could taste nothing for his head was suffer |
| 9433 | great pain. When the evening had come the soldiers went | great pain. When the evening had come the soldiers went | great pain. When the evening had come the soldiers went |
| 9434 | bed and slept, but Euchios saw a vision in this wise. He s | bed and slept, but Euchios saw a vision in this wise. He s | bed and slept, but Euchios saw a vision in this wise. He s |
| 9435 | a soldier whose name was George shoot an arrow into the | a soldier whose name was George shoot an arrow into the | a soldier whose name was George shoot an arrow into the |
| 9436 | and the arrow stuck in his head, and he cried out with a lo | and the arrow stuck in his head, and he cried out with a lo | and the arrow stuck in his head, and he cried out with a lo |
| 9437 | voice saying, “George, George,” and straightway awoke from h | voice saying, “George, George,” and straightway awoke from h | voice saying, “George, George,” and straightway awoke from h |
| 9438 | slumber. When those who were in the room with him heard i | slumber. When those who were in the room with him heard i | slumber. When those who were in the room with him heard i |
| 9439 | cries they said, “Master, to whom dost thou speak?” and | cries they said, “Master, to whom dost thou speak?” and | cries they said, “Master, to whom dost thou speak?” and |
| 9440 | was ashamed to tell them his dream, and he kept his mouth sh | was ashamed to tell them his dream, and he kept his mouth sh | was ashamed to tell them his dream, and he kept his mouth sh |
| 9441 | not wishing to utter the name of Saint George from his ool | not wishing to utter the name of Saint George from his ool | not wishing to utter the name of Saint George from his ool |
| 9442 | all. When the morning had come he was suffering greatly fro | all. When the morning had come he was suffering greatly fro | all. When the morning had come he was suffering greatly fro |
| 9443 | the piece of glass in his head, and he cried out with loud cri | the piece of glass in his head, and he cried out with loud cri | the piece of glass in his head, and he cried out with loud cri |
| 9444 | frightening the soldiérs and saying, “Take me up, and let us : | frightening the soldiérs and saying, “Take me up, and let us : | frightening the soldiérs and saying, “Take me up, and let us : |
| 9445 | into our own country that I may not die in this foreign land | into our own country that I may not die in this foreign land | into our own country that I may not die in this foreign land |
| 9446 | And all the soldiers rose up joyfully, and embarked in ships, an | And all the soldiers rose up joyfully, and embarked in ships, an | And all the soldiers rose up joyfully, and embarked in ships, an |
| 9447 | sailed to Antioch greatly ashamed; and the head of the gener: | sailed to Antioch greatly ashamed; and the head of the gener: | sailed to Antioch greatly ashamed; and the head of the gener: |
| 9448 | suppurated and became very putrid,! and on the third day Go | suppurated and became very putrid,! and on the third day Go | suppurated and became very putrid,! and on the third day Go |
| 9449 | smote him and he died. And after five days his whole bod | smote him and he died. And after five days his whole bod | smote him and he died. And after five days his whole bod |
| 9450 | became a mass of worms and very putrid, and the soldiers tog | became a mass of worms and very putrid, and the soldiers tog | became a mass of worms and very putrid, and the soldiers tog |
| 9451 | him and buried him in the sea. When the soldiers had com | him and buried him in the sea. When the soldiers had com | him and buried him in the sea. When the soldiers had com |
| 9452 | into Antioch they showed the emperor everything that had take | into Antioch they showed the emperor everything that had take | into Antioch they showed the emperor everything that had take |
| 9453 | place, and they told him of the mighty deeds and miracles whic | place, and they told him of the mighty deeds and miracles whic | place, and they told him of the mighty deeds and miracles whic |
| 9454 | they had seen in the shrine of Saint George. But Diocletia | they had seen in the shrine of Saint George. But Diocletia | they had seen in the shrine of Saint George. But Diocletia |
| 9455 | the lawless and hateworthy apostate did not believe these thing | the lawless and hateworthy apostate did not believe these thing | the lawless and hateworthy apostate did not believe these thing |
| 9456 | for God wished to “destroy him by an evil death on account | | for God wished to “destroy him by an evil death on account | | for God wished to “destroy him by an evil death on account | |
| 9457 | all the evil deeds he had wrought upon the saints. And I | all the evil deeds he had wrought upon the saints. And I | all the evil deeds he had wrought upon the saints. And I |
| 9458 | t It is very probable that the writer of these miracles had in his mir | t It is very probable that the writer of these miracles had in his mir | t It is very probable that the writer of these miracles had in his mir |
| 9459 | the malady and death of Galerius of Dacia thus described by Lactantius, (I | the malady and death of Galerius of Dacia thus described by Lactantius, (I | the malady and death of Galerius of Dacia thus described by Lactantius, (I |
| 9460 | Mortibus Persecutorum, p. 64, Paris edit. 1710): Nascitur ei ulcus malum | | Mortibus Persecutorum, p. 64, Paris edit. 1710): Nascitur ei ulcus malum | | Mortibus Persecutorum, p. 64, Paris edit. 1710): Nascitur ei ulcus malum | |
| 9461 | inferiori parte genitalium, serpitque latius . . . . . Repercussis medullis, malu | inferiori parte genitalium, serpitque latius . . . . . Repercussis medullis, malu | inferiori parte genitalium, serpitque latius . . . . . Repercussis medullis, malu |
| 9462 | recidit introrsus, et interna comprehendit, vermes intus creantur. Odor tet: | recidit introrsus, et interna comprehendit, vermes intus creantur. Odor tet: | recidit introrsus, et interna comprehendit, vermes intus creantur. Odor tet: |
| 9463 | non modo per palatium, sed totam civitatem pervadit. Nec mirum, cum ja | non modo per palatium, sed totam civitatem pervadit. Nec mirum, cum ja | non modo per palatium, sed totam civitatem pervadit. Nec mirum, cum ja |
| 9464 | confusi essent exitus stercoris et urinae. Comestus a vermibus, et in puty | confusi essent exitus stercoris et urinae. Comestus a vermibus, et in puty | confusi essent exitus stercoris et urinae. Comestus a vermibus, et in puty |
| 9465 | dinem corpus cum intolerandis doloribus solvitur. Clamores simul horrend | dinem corpus cum intolerandis doloribus solvitur. Clamores simul horrend | dinem corpus cum intolerandis doloribus solvitur. Clamores simul horrend |
| 9466 | ad sidera tollit, quales mugitus fingit saucius taurus. ‘ | ad sidera tollit, quales mugitus fingit saucius taurus. ‘ | ad sidera tollit, quales mugitus fingit saucius taurus. ‘ |
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| 9469 | lurdened his heart like Pharaoh of old, and said to the soldiers, | lurdened his heart like Pharaoh of old, and said to the soldiers, | lurdened his heart like Pharaoh of old, and said to the soldiers, |
| 9470 | i'Ce have slain this great general of the empire, and ye utter these | i'Ce have slain this great general of the empire, and ye utter these | i'Ce have slain this great general of the empire, and ye utter these |
| 9471 | cul lies, saying that George the Galilean worketh mighty deeds | cul lies, saying that George the Galilean worketh mighty deeds | cul lies, saying that George the Galilean worketh mighty deeds |
| 9472 | iid miracles. Now by our glorious gods, I will go myself to the | iid miracles. Now by our glorious gods, I will go myself to the | iid miracles. Now by our glorious gods, I will go myself to the |
| 9473 | lirine, and if I find that ye have foully lied I will cut off all | lirine, and if I find that ye have foully lied I will cut off all | lirine, and if I find that ye have foully lied I will cut off all |
| 9474 | nur heads with the sword. And I will take an army there with | nur heads with the sword. And I will take an army there with | nur heads with the sword. And I will take an army there with |
| 9475 | re and will put the whole city to the sword, I will uproot the | re and will put the whole city to the sword, I will uproot the | re and will put the whole city to the sword, I will uproot the |
| 9476 | ‘wine to its very foundations, and I will make the Christians | ‘wine to its very foundations, and I will make the Christians | ‘wine to its very foundations, and I will make the Christians |
| 9477 | forship idols in it.” | forship idols in it.” | forship idols in it.” |
| 9478 | After these things Diocletian arose and gathered together | After these things Diocletian arose and gathered together | After these things Diocletian arose and gathered together |
| 9479 | {1 his army, and prepared ships for them to embark in and sail | {1 his army, and prepared ships for them to embark in and sail | {1 his army, and prepared ships for them to embark in and sail |
| 9480 | 0 Syria: and he made a- herald proclaim throughout the whole | 0 Syria: and he made a- herald proclaim throughout the whole | 0 Syria: and he made a- herald proclaim throughout the whole |
| 9481 | lity, saying, “Prepare yourselves, O soldiers, for we are going | lity, saying, “Prepare yourselves, O soldiers, for we are going | lity, saying, “Prepare yourselves, O soldiers, for we are going |
| 9482 | 0 Syria to overthrow the shrine of the arch-sorcerer of the | 0 Syria to overthrow the shrine of the arch-sorcerer of the | 0 Syria to overthrow the shrine of the arch-sorcerer of the |
| 9483 | talileans.” Now while the words were in the emperor’s mouth, | talileans.” Now while the words were in the emperor’s mouth, | talileans.” Now while the words were in the emperor’s mouth, |
| 9484 | iehold the holy archangel Michael and Saint George came down | iehold the holy archangel Michael and Saint George came down | iehold the holy archangel Michael and Saint George came down |
| 9485 | tom heaven and overturned under him the throne upon which he | tom heaven and overturned under him the throne upon which he | tom heaven and overturned under him the throne upon which he |
| 9486 | at, and the golden pomegranates which were on the top of it | at, and the golden pomegranates which were on the top of it | at, and the golden pomegranates which were on the top of it |
| 9487 | truck his eyes and crushed in his eye-balls.t And he cried out | truck his eyes and crushed in his eye-balls.t And he cried out | truck his eyes and crushed in his eye-balls.t And he cried out |
| 9488 | ith a loud voice and wept, saying, “Woe is me, O my Lord, | ith a loud voice and wept, saying, “Woe is me, O my Lord, | ith a loud voice and wept, saying, “Woe is me, O my Lord, |
| 9489 | joe is me; O Lord God the Good, I have sinned, forgive me, | joe is me; O Lord God the Good, I have sinned, forgive me, | joe is me; O Lord God the Good, I have sinned, forgive me, |
| 9490 | or I have wrought great evil to Thy servants upon earth; O | or I have wrought great evil to Thy servants upon earth; O | or I have wrought great evil to Thy servants upon earth; O |
| 9491 | %od, forgive me, for I am a sinner.” Then the voice of the holy | %od, forgive me, for I am a sinner.” Then the voice of the holy | %od, forgive me, for I am a sinner.” Then the voice of the holy |
| 9492 | rchangel Michael came to him straightway, saying, “There shall | rchangel Michael came to him straightway, saying, “There shall | rchangel Michael came to him straightway, saying, “There shall |
| 9493 | le forgiveness to thee neither in this world nor in the world to | le forgiveness to thee neither in this world nor in the world to | le forgiveness to thee neither in this world nor in the world to |
| 9494 | ome: and now thy dominion has passed away and is given to | ome: and now thy dominion has passed away and is given to | ome: and now thy dominion has passed away and is given to |
| 9495 | Jonstantine who is more excellent than thee thousands of times.” | Jonstantine who is more excellent than thee thousands of times.” | Jonstantine who is more excellent than thee thousands of times.” |
| 9496 | And all the multitude of the soldiers and all the senators who | And all the multitude of the soldiers and all the senators who | And all the multitude of the soldiers and all the senators who |
| 9497 | tere assembled? in the royal presence heard the voice of the | tere assembled? in the royal presence heard the voice of the | tere assembled? in the royal presence heard the voice of the |
| 9498 | irchangel Michael speaking, and they marvelled at what had | irchangel Michael speaking, and they marvelled at what had | irchangel Michael speaking, and they marvelled at what had |
| 9499 | 1 It is said that Diocletian could neither eat nor sleep, that he wept and | 1 It is said that Diocletian could neither eat nor sleep, that he wept and | 1 It is said that Diocletian could neither eat nor sleep, that he wept and |
| 9500 | ighed continually and that he died of & lingering disease assisted by melan- | ighed continually and that he died of & lingering disease assisted by melan- | ighed continually and that he died of & lingering disease assisted by melan- |
| 9501 | holy and despair. Some accounts say that he perished by his own hand. See | holy and despair. Some accounts say that he perished by his own hand. See | holy and despair. Some accounts say that he perished by his own hand. See |
| 9502 | lusebius, Hist. Eccles., viii. 17, and Tillemont, Histoire des Empereurs, iv, p. 54. | lusebius, Hist. Eccles., viii. 17, and Tillemont, Histoire des Empereurs, iv, p. 54. | lusebius, Hist. Eccles., viii. 17, and Tillemont, Histoire des Empereurs, iv, p. 54. |
| 9503 | 2 Read ETOOYHT. | 2 Read ETOOYHT. | 2 Read ETOOYHT. |
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| 9505 | 274 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. | 274 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. | 274 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. |
| 9506 | suddenly happened from heaven. And they straightway aros¢ | suddenly happened from heaven. And they straightway aros¢ | suddenly happened from heaven. And they straightway aros¢ |
| 9507 | and cast him forth from the royal office, and they brought ⲓ | and cast him forth from the royal office, and they brought ⲓ | and cast him forth from the royal office, and they brought i |
| 9508 | Constantine in his stead and robed him in royal apparel. Ⲁⲛ | Constantine in his stead and robed him in royal apparel. Ⲁⲛ | Constantine in his stead and robed him in royal apparel. An |
| 9509 | he was a lover of God, a lover of charity, a lover of man, a love] | he was a lover of God, a lover of charity, a lover of man, a love] | he was a lover of God, a lover of charity, a lover of man, a love] |
| 9510 | of goodness and of every person. He went to Church morning | of goodness and of every person. He went to Church morning | of goodness and of every person. He went to Church morning |
| 9511 | and evening every day; he made large assemblies at the Holy | and evening every day; he made large assemblies at the Holy | and evening every day; he made large assemblies at the Holy |
| 9512 | Communion, he prayed to God with great earnestness; he gaw | Communion, he prayed to God with great earnestness; he gaw | Communion, he prayed to God with great earnestness; he gaw |
| 9513 | away large charities and gifts: and he, and his house, and ⲓ | away large charities and gifts: and he, and his house, and ⲓ | away large charities and gifts: and he, and his house, and i |
| 9514 | mother, the God-loving Queen Helena,! feared the Lord alway | mother, the God-loving Queen Helena,! feared the Lord alway | mother, the God-loving Queen Helena,! feared the Lord alway |
| 9515 | and they praised and blessed and thanked our Lord and Go | and they praised and blessed and thanked our Lord and Go | and they praised and blessed and thanked our Lord and Go |
| 9516 | and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through Whom be all glory an | and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through Whom be all glory an | and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through Whom be all glory an |
| 9517 | adoration and honour meet for the Father and the Son and Hol | adoration and honour meet for the Father and the Son and Hol | adoration and honour meet for the Father and the Son and Hol |
| 9518 | vivifying and consubstantial Spirit with Him, now and alway | vivifying and consubstantial Spirit with Him, now and alway | vivifying and consubstantial Spirit with Him, now and alway |
| 9519 | and for ever and ever, Amen. | and for ever and ever, Amen. | and for ever and ever, Amen. |
| 9520 | The Encomium which the blessed Abba Theodotus,® Bishop | The Encomium which the blessed Abba Theodotus,® Bishop | The Encomium which the blessed Abba Theodotus,® Bishop |
| 9521 | of Ancyra® of Galatia, pronounced on the day of the gloriow, | of Ancyra® of Galatia, pronounced on the day of the gloriow, | of Ancyra® of Galatia, pronounced on the day of the gloriow, |
| 9522 | commemoration—which 1s the twenty-third of the mont | commemoration—which 1s the twenty-third of the mont | commemoration—which 1s the twenty-third of the mont |
| 9523 | Pharmathi'—of Saint George, the martyr of Diospolis® ϥ) | Pharmathi'—of Saint George, the martyr of Diospolis® ϥ) | Pharmathi'—of Saint George, the martyr of Diospolis® f) |
| 9524 | t The True Cross was discovered by Helena in the year 326. | t The True Cross was discovered by Helena in the year 326. | t The True Cross was discovered by Helena in the year 326. |
| 9525 | 2 Theodotus the twelvth Bishop of Ancyra in Galatia lived in the earl | 2 Theodotus the twelvth Bishop of Ancyra in Galatia lived in the earl | 2 Theodotus the twelvth Bishop of Ancyra in Galatia lived in the earl |
| 9526 | part of the Vth century. According to our Coptic text he filled the office of Bishoj | part of the Vth century. According to our Coptic text he filled the office of Bishoj | part of the Vth century. According to our Coptic text he filled the office of Bishoj |
| 9527 | seventy-five years and died at the age of one hundred and eighteen years (se | seventy-five years and died at the age of one hundred and eighteen years (se | seventy-five years and died at the age of one hundred and eighteen years (se |
| 9528 | page 171). He was present at the council of Ephesus (not Nicaea, as th | page 171). He was present at the council of Ephesus (not Nicaea, as th | page 171). He was present at the council of Ephesus (not Nicaea, as th |
| 9529 | Coptic text leads us to believe) in A. D. 431, and supported Cyril in his atta | Coptic text leads us to believe) in A. D. 431, and supported Cyril in his atta | Coptic text leads us to believe) in A. D. 431, and supported Cyril in his atta |
| 9530 | upon Nestorius. Theodotus episcopus Ancyrae consentiens sanctae synod | upon Nestorius. Theodotus episcopus Ancyrae consentiens sanctae synod | upon Nestorius. Theodotus episcopus Ancyrae consentiens sanctae synod |
| 9531 | subseripsi. See Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum Collectio, t. iv, col. 1363; Li | subseripsi. See Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum Collectio, t. iv, col. 1363; Li | subseripsi. See Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum Collectio, t. iv, col. 1363; Li |
| 9532 | Quien, Oriens Christianus, 1, col. 468, 464. For a list of the works extant o | Quien, Oriens Christianus, 1, col. 468, 464. For a list of the works extant o | Quien, Oriens Christianus, 1, col. 468, 464. For a list of the works extant o |
| 9533 | Theodotus see Cave, Seript. Eccles. Historia Literaria, i, p. 325, ed. Londo1 | Theodotus see Cave, Seript. Eccles. Historia Literaria, i, p. 325, ed. Londo1 | Theodotus see Cave, Seript. Eccles. Historia Literaria, i, p. 325, ed. Londo1 |
| 9534 | 1688; Migne, Dict. de Patrologie, iv, col. 1606; Asseméni, Bibl. Orient. ij | 1688; Migne, Dict. de Patrologie, iv, col. 1606; Asseméni, Bibl. Orient. ij | 1688; Migne, Dict. de Patrologie, iv, col. 1606; Asseméni, Bibl. Orient. ij |
| 9535 | pp- 295, 303 and for the extant Syriac versions of his works see Wright, Cat | pp- 295, 303 and for the extant Syriac versions of his works see Wright, Cat | pp- 295, 303 and for the extant Syriac versions of his works see Wright, Cat |
| 9536 | Syr. MSS. in the British Museum, pp. 717, 776, 790. | Syr. MSS. in the British Museum, pp. 717, 776, 790. | Syr. MSS. in the British Museum, pp. 717, 776, 790. |
| 9537 | 3 Ancyra or Angorah, "Aykupa, was called Sebaste after Galatia becam¢ | 3 Ancyra or Angorah, "Aykupa, was called Sebaste after Galatia becam¢ | 3 Ancyra or Angorah, "Aykupa, was called Sebaste after Galatia becam¢ |
| 9538 | a Roman province about the year B. C. 25. | a Roman province about the year B. C. 25. | a Roman province about the year B. C. 25. |
| 9539 | + I. e. April 18. | + I. e. April 18. | + I. e. April 18. |
| 9540 | 5 Diospolis, ‘the city of Jove!, was the classical name given to the cit} | 5 Diospolis, ‘the city of Jove!, was the classical name given to the cit} | 5 Diospolis, ‘the city of Jove!, was the classical name given to the cit} |
| 9541 | ⲧ Lod, Liydda, which was built by Shemed the descendant of Benjamin, 1 Chron | ⲧ Lod, Liydda, which was built by Shemed the descendant of Benjamin, 1 Chron | t Lod, Liydda, which was built by Shemed the descendant of Benjamin, 1 Chron |
| 9542 | | | | | | |
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| 9544 | Palestine, the sun of the truth, the star of the morning, the | Palestine, the sun of the truth, the star of the morning, the | Palestine, the sun of the truth, the star of the morning, the |
| 9545 | vughty man of the Galileans from Melitene and the valiant | vughty man of the Galileans from Melitene and the valiant | vughty man of the Galileans from Melitene and the valiant |
| 9546 | soldier of Christ; and he showed forth his family relation- | soldier of Christ; and he showed forth his family relation- | soldier of Christ; and he showed forth his family relation- |
| 9547 | ships and the maghty conflicts which he endured, and the honours | ships and the maghty conflicts which he endured, and the honours | ships and the maghty conflicts which he endured, and the honours |
| 9548 | which he recewed in heaven, in the peace of God, Amen. | which he recewed in heaven, in the peace of God, Amen. | which he recewed in heaven, in the peace of God, Amen. |
| 9549 | It is meet and right and fitting for our souls, O holy beloved, | It is meet and right and fitting for our souls, O holy beloved, | It is meet and right and fitting for our souls, O holy beloved, |
| 9550 | hat we should commemorate the sufferings and honourable contests | hat we should commemorate the sufferings and honourable contests | hat we should commemorate the sufferings and honourable contests |
| 9551 | of the saints, and more especially of Saint George the mighty, the | of the saints, and more especially of Saint George the mighty, the | of the saints, and more especially of Saint George the mighty, the |
| 9552 | nost excellent and honourable athlete and warrior—whose festival | nost excellent and honourable athlete and warrior—whose festival | nost excellent and honourable athlete and warrior—whose festival |
| 9553 | we celebrate to-day in this glorious commemoration —who has shown | we celebrate to-day in this glorious commemoration —who has shown | we celebrate to-day in this glorious commemoration —who has shown |
| 9554 | nmself to us approved by God and loveworthy before men, by | nmself to us approved by God and loveworthy before men, by | nmself to us approved by God and loveworthy before men, by |
| 9555 | reason of the righteous deeds which he displayed, through which | reason of the righteous deeds which he displayed, through which | reason of the righteous deeds which he displayed, through which |
| 9556 | 1e was worthy of being called into the healthful sufferings of | 1e was worthy of being called into the healthful sufferings of | 1e was worthy of being called into the healthful sufferings of |
| 9557 | Christ and of bearing wounds in his body for Christ's sake. He | Christ and of bearing wounds in his body for Christ's sake. He | Christ and of bearing wounds in his body for Christ's sake. He |
| 9558 | was perfect in great! endurance, and mighty valour, and a pure | was perfect in great! endurance, and mighty valour, and a pure | was perfect in great! endurance, and mighty valour, and a pure |
| 9559 | heart, and in giving up his entire will to God through the great | heart, and in giving up his entire will to God through the great | heart, and in giving up his entire will to God through the great |
| 9560 | geal which he had in his heart towards God, and in the fear | geal which he had in his heart towards God, and in the fear | geal which he had in his heart towards God, and in the fear |
| 9561 | of Him which he had within him, which bore fruit plentifully to | of Him which he had within him, which bore fruit plentifully to | of Him which he had within him, which bore fruit plentifully to |
| 9562 | Him a hundredfold, sixtyfold, and thirtyfold. Moreover, he for- | Him a hundredfold, sixtyfold, and thirtyfold. Moreover, he for- | Him a hundredfold, sixtyfold, and thirtyfold. Moreover, he for- |
| 9563 | sook his own will, and the multiplying of his great wealth, and his | sook his own will, and the multiplying of his great wealth, and his | sook his own will, and the multiplying of his great wealth, and his |
| 9564 | servants, and all his riches, and hearkened unto the voice of God, | servants, and all his riches, and hearkened unto the voice of God, | servants, and all his riches, and hearkened unto the voice of God, |
| 9565 | and took up his cross, and walked after our Lord Jesus, following | and took up his cross, and walked after our Lord Jesus, following | and took up his cross, and walked after our Lord Jesus, following |
| 9566 | after Him with an upright heart. On this account he received | after Him with an upright heart. On this account he received | after Him with an upright heart. On this account he received |
| 9567 | so great honour from Christ that He spake to him with an | so great honour from Christ that He spake to him with an | so great honour from Christ that He spake to him with an |
| 9568 | oath, saying, “Among all the martyrs who have existed there shall | oath, saying, “Among all the martyrs who have existed there shall | oath, saying, “Among all the martyrs who have existed there shall |
| 9569 | not be one like unto thee in heaven, neither shall there be any | not be one like unto thee in heaven, neither shall there be any | not be one like unto thee in heaven, neither shall there be any |
| 9570 | like unto thee for ever.”? He burned with the Holy Spirit and | like unto thee for ever.”? He burned with the Holy Spirit and | like unto thee for ever.”? He burned with the Holy Spirit and |
| 9571 | | | | | | |
| 9572 | wifi. 12. Tt was inhabited by the Benjamites after the captivity (Neh. xi. 35; | wifi. 12. Tt was inhabited by the Benjamites after the captivity (Neh. xi. 35; | wifi. 12. Tt was inhabited by the Benjamites after the captivity (Neh. xi. 35; |
| 9573 | 2 Esdr. xi. 31, 84), and was destroyed by Cestius Gallus about A.D. 65. It is | 2 Esdr. xi. 31, 84), and was destroyed by Cestius Gallus about A.D. 65. It is | 2 Esdr. xi. 31, 84), and was destroyed by Cestius Gallus about A.D. 65. It is |
| 9574 | Situated about 12 miles from Joppa and about 28 from Jerusalem. Its Arabic | Situated about 12 miles from Joppa and about 28 from Jerusalem. Its Arabic | Situated about 12 miles from Joppa and about 28 from Jerusalem. Its Arabic |
| 9575 | name to day is 3. See The Survey of Western Palestine, name list to sheet | name to day is 3. See The Survey of Western Palestine, name list to sheet | name to day is 3. See The Survey of Western Palestine, name list to sheet |
| 9576 | 13; and Le Quien, Oriens Christianus, iii, col. 581. | 13; and Le Quien, Oriens Christianus, iii, col. 581. | 13; and Le Quien, Oriens Christianus, iii, col. 581. |
| 9577 | ⲃⲓ ⲛⲓⲛⲓϣϯ, and in line 4 read ⲡⲓⲛⲓϣϯ. | Ⲃⲓ ⲛⲓⲛⲓϣϯ, and in line 4 read ⲡⲓⲛⲓϣϯ. | Bi niniṡti, and in line 4 read piniṡti. |
| 9578 | 2 Read WA ⲉⲛⲉϩ. | 2 Read WA ⲉⲛⲉϩ. | 2 Read WA eneh. |
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| 9580 | performed his daily life with zeal that he might be among those | performed his daily life with zeal that he might be among those | performed his daily life with zeal that he might be among those |
| 9581 | that are chosen and that benefit our souls. In short, he performed | that are chosen and that benefit our souls. In short, he performed | that are chosen and that benefit our souls. In short, he performed |
| 9582 | the whole will of God and put himself beyond the reach of every | the whole will of God and put himself beyond the reach of every | the whole will of God and put himself beyond the reach of every |
| 9583 | thought which could offend the soul. He lived in the service o | thought which could offend the soul. He lived in the service o | thought which could offend the soul. He lived in the service o |
| 9584 | God, and was remote from the vain sights of this life which ar | God, and was remote from the vain sights of this life which ar | God, and was remote from the vain sights of this life which ar |
| 9585 | like dreams and which pass away quickly like shadows. For thi | like dreams and which pass away quickly like shadows. For thi | like dreams and which pass away quickly like shadows. For thi |
| 9586 | reason he longed for heaven, remembering what the blessed Pau | reason he longed for heaven, remembering what the blessed Pau | reason he longed for heaven, remembering what the blessed Pau |
| 9587 | said,? “If ye be risen with Christ, seek after the things which ar | said,? “If ye be risen with Christ, seek after the things which ar | said,? “If ye be risen with Christ, seek after the things which ar |
| 9588 | above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God,” and “Re | above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God,” and “Re | above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God,” and “Re |
| 9589 | member the things which are above and not those which ar | member the things which are above and not those which ar | member the things which are above and not those which ar |
| 9590 | upon earth.” Neither his father’s rank of Count, nor the higl | upon earth.” Neither his father’s rank of Count, nor the higl | upon earth.” Neither his father’s rank of Count, nor the higl |
| 9591 | birth of his mother, nor the glory of his soldierhood could over | birth of his mother, nor the glory of his soldierhood could over | birth of his mother, nor the glory of his soldierhood could over |
| 9592 | come the decision of the truly noble and holy Saint George | come the decision of the truly noble and holy Saint George | come the decision of the truly noble and holy Saint George |
| 9593 | neither could any one of these lead him astray or seduce hin | neither could any one of these lead him astray or seduce hin | neither could any one of these lead him astray or seduce hin |
| 9594 | to forsake his piety and firm decision and perfect faith. The | to forsake his piety and firm decision and perfect faith. The | to forsake his piety and firm decision and perfect faith. The |
| 9595 | grace of God protected him in every thing concerning which he | grace of God protected him in every thing concerning which he | grace of God protected him in every thing concerning which he |
| 9596 | was anxious, and he feared God who watched over him, and Go¢ | was anxious, and he feared God who watched over him, and Go¢ | was anxious, and he feared God who watched over him, and Go¢ |
| 9597 | strengthened him on every side, like a precious stone of adamant | strengthened him on every side, like a precious stone of adamant | strengthened him on every side, like a precious stone of adamant |
| 9598 | that he might never be moved. On this account when the tim¢ | that he might never be moved. On this account when the tim¢ | that he might never be moved. On this account when the tim¢ |
| 9599 | of persecution came, the heart of the holy Saint George wai | of persecution came, the heart of the holy Saint George wai | of persecution came, the heart of the holy Saint George wai |
| 9600 | ready, and when God called him into the holy contest he wat | ready, and when God called him into the holy contest he wat | ready, and when God called him into the holy contest he wat |
| 9601 | prompt to obey. Moreover, he went to the holy contest an¢ | prompt to obey. Moreover, he went to the holy contest an¢ | prompt to obey. Moreover, he went to the holy contest an¢ |
| 9602 | marched through it by himself: and when they tortured him h¢ | marched through it by himself: and when they tortured him h¢ | marched through it by himself: and when they tortured him h¢ |
| 9603 | became valiant, and was firm and resisted his enemies. He foughi | became valiant, and was firm and resisted his enemies. He foughi | became valiant, and was firm and resisted his enemies. He foughi |
| 9604 | with impious governors and received the crown incorruptible for | with impious governors and received the crown incorruptible for | with impious governors and received the crown incorruptible for |
| 9605 | ever, and an imperial sceptre and royal throne from the trug | ever, and an imperial sceptre and royal throne from the trug | ever, and an imperial sceptre and royal throne from the trug |
| 9606 | and holy Bridegroom our Lord Jesus Christ. And not only him: | and holy Bridegroom our Lord Jesus Christ. And not only him: | and holy Bridegroom our Lord Jesus Christ. And not only him: |
| 9607 | self, but multitudes of souls received crowns through him during | self, but multitudes of souls received crowns through him during | self, but multitudes of souls received crowns through him during |
| 9608 | the seven years in which they tortured him. If God in His true | the seven years in which they tortured him. If God in His true | the seven years in which they tortured him. If God in His true |
| 9609 | knowledge permit us, we hope to make manifest to you in this | knowledge permit us, we hope to make manifest to you in this | knowledge permit us, we hope to make manifest to you in this |
| 9610 | encomium the exalted honours of Saint George, the valiant athlete | encomium the exalted honours of Saint George, the valiant athlete | encomium the exalted honours of Saint George, the valiant athlete |
| 9611 | and soldier of Christ, the holy and noble man of Melitene. Foi | and soldier of Christ, the holy and noble man of Melitene. Foi | and soldier of Christ, the holy and noble man of Melitene. Foi |
| 9612 | the subject under discussion weighs upon us and compels us tc | the subject under discussion weighs upon us and compels us tc | the subject under discussion weighs upon us and compels us tc |
| 9613 | show you everything truly. My heart rejoices greatly within mg | show you everything truly. My heart rejoices greatly within mg | show you everything truly. My heart rejoices greatly within mg |
| 9614 | t Colossians iii, 1, 2. ” i | t Colossians iii, 1, 2. ” i | t Colossians iii, 1, 2. ” i |
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| 9617 | tais day and urges me to speak more especially in honour of | tais day and urges me to speak more especially in honour of | tais day and urges me to speak more especially in honour of |
| 9618 | faint George the great luminary, whose festival is celebrated to- | faint George the great luminary, whose festival is celebrated to- | faint George the great luminary, whose festival is celebrated to- |
| 9619 | day throughout the whole world. To him the Lord testified by | day throughout the whole world. To him the Lord testified by | day throughout the whole world. To him the Lord testified by |
| 9620 | cath, saying, “I swear by Myself and by My Holy Father, and | cath, saying, “I swear by Myself and by My Holy Father, and | cath, saying, “I swear by Myself and by My Holy Father, and |
| 9621 | the Holy Spirit, that among all those born of women there is | the Holy Spirit, that among all those born of women there is | the Holy Spirit, that among all those born of women there is |
| 9622 | rot one like unto John the Baptist,! and that in the whole | rot one like unto John the Baptist,! and that in the whole | rot one like unto John the Baptist,! and that in the whole |
| 9623 | Army of Martyrs there is not one like unto thee, neither shall | Army of Martyrs there is not one like unto thee, neither shall | Army of Martyrs there is not one like unto thee, neither shall |
| 9624 | ‘here be one like unto thee for ever. For thou shalt be more | ‘here be one like unto thee for ever. For thou shalt be more | ‘here be one like unto thee for ever. For thou shalt be more |
| 9625 | txalted than they all in the kingdom of heaven, and they all | txalted than they all in the kingdom of heaven, and they all | txalted than they all in the kingdom of heaven, and they all |
| 9626 | ‘hall call thee ‘George the beloved of God the Highest.” I am | ‘hall call thee ‘George the beloved of God the Highest.” I am | ‘hall call thee ‘George the beloved of God the Highest.” I am |
| 9627 | afraid, O my beloved, to begin to speak in honour of this great | afraid, O my beloved, to begin to speak in honour of this great | afraid, O my beloved, to begin to speak in honour of this great |
| 9628 | Nluminator and warrior, for I know the poverty of my intellect | Nluminator and warrior, for I know the poverty of my intellect | Nluminator and warrior, for I know the poverty of my intellect |
| 9629 | ind the feebleness of my halting speech and that I shall not | ind the feebleness of my halting speech and that I shall not | ind the feebleness of my halting speech and that I shall not |
| 9630 | ittain to the measure of his exalted and excellent contest. | ittain to the measure of his exalted and excellent contest. | ittain to the measure of his exalted and excellent contest. |
| 9631 | 3ut I hope and trust that the Lord will send me the rays of | 3ut I hope and trust that the Lord will send me the rays of | 3ut I hope and trust that the Lord will send me the rays of |
| 9632 | he light of that valiant man to illuminate my heart and to | he light of that valiant man to illuminate my heart and to | he light of that valiant man to illuminate my heart and to |
| 9633 | juicken my halting tongue, that I may speak a few words in his | juicken my halting tongue, that I may speak a few words in his | juicken my halting tongue, that I may speak a few words in his |
| 9634 | 1onour to a Christ-loving congregation. And since the descrip- | 1onour to a Christ-loving congregation. And since the descrip- | 1onour to a Christ-loving congregation. And since the descrip- |
| 9635 | jon of the honour of this valiant man, O beloved, is above the | jon of the honour of this valiant man, O beloved, is above the | jon of the honour of this valiant man, O beloved, is above the |
| 9636 | jonception of every man upon earth, more especially of my | jonception of every man upon earth, more especially of my | jonception of every man upon earth, more especially of my |
| 9637 | lumble tongue, I, who desire to speak in honour of holy Saint | lumble tongue, I, who desire to speak in honour of holy Saint | lumble tongue, I, who desire to speak in honour of holy Saint |
| 9638 | beorge, the valiant martyr, need wisdom from the Lord and a | beorge, the valiant martyr, need wisdom from the Lord and a | beorge, the valiant martyr, need wisdom from the Lord and a |
| 9639 | jelestial tongue that I may not omit anything of the mighty and | jelestial tongue that I may not omit anything of the mighty and | jelestial tongue that I may not omit anything of the mighty and |
| 9640 | ixalted contests of that noble and valiant man, which he fought | ixalted contests of that noble and valiant man, which he fought | ixalted contests of that noble and valiant man, which he fought |
| 9641 | jefore all people through his great? endurance and bravery. And | jefore all people through his great? endurance and bravery. And | jefore all people through his great? endurance and bravery. And |
| 9642 | iso, he is honourworthy for each deed of valour which he wrought | iso, he is honourworthy for each deed of valour which he wrought | iso, he is honourworthy for each deed of valour which he wrought |
| 9643 | With great sufferings and a great number of contests: and if the | With great sufferings and a great number of contests: and if the | With great sufferings and a great number of contests: and if the |
| 9644 | Lord permit3 we will set before you a few of them. But mean- | Lord permit3 we will set before you a few of them. But mean- | Lord permit3 we will set before you a few of them. But mean- |
| 9645 | vhile we will set before you the qualities of which we have spoken | vhile we will set before you the qualities of which we have spoken | vhile we will set before you the qualities of which we have spoken |
| 9646 | bf this brave soldier of Christ, Saint George. And what are these | bf this brave soldier of Christ, Saint George. And what are these | bf this brave soldier of Christ, Saint George. And what are these |
| 9647 | jualities? His upright and unwavering faith in God; his certain | jualities? His upright and unwavering faith in God; his certain | jualities? His upright and unwavering faith in God; his certain |
| 9648 | lope; his sincere love; his compassion for every one and the | lope; his sincere love; his compassion for every one and the | lope; his sincere love; his compassion for every one and the |
| 9649 | vhole human race; his gentleness to all creatures, both great [88] | vhole human race; his gentleness to all creatures, both great [88] | vhole human race; his gentleness to all creatures, both great [88] |
| 9650 | | 1S Math xi 1. 2 Read TEQNIOT | | 1S Math xi 1. 2 Read TEQNIOT | | 1S Math xi 1. 2 Read TEQNIOT |
| 9651 | | 3 Read TIOC ϯ ⲙ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. | | 3 Read TIOC ϯ ⲛ̀ⲡⲇⲓⲣⲏϯ. | | 3 Read TIOC ti ǹpḋiryti. |
| 9652 | | | | | | |
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| 9655 | and small; his benignity; his goodness; his zeal; his patient | and small; his benignity; his goodness; his zeal; his patient | and small; his benignity; his goodness; his zeal; his patient |
| 9656 | endurance of the cares of this life; his good disposition and the jo | endurance of the cares of this life; his good disposition and the jo | endurance of the cares of this life; his good disposition and the jo |
| 9657 | of his soul; the blamelessness of his heart; his taking his stand | | of his soul; the blamelessness of his heart; his taking his stand | | of his soul; the blamelessness of his heart; his taking his stand | |
| 9658 | the tribunal boldly; his freedom of speech before the governors | the tribunal boldly; his freedom of speech before the governors | the tribunal boldly; his freedom of speech before the governors |
| 9659 | entirely without shame or fear of man, as David the Psalmisi | entirely without shame or fear of man, as David the Psalmisi | entirely without shame or fear of man, as David the Psalmisi |
| 9660 | said, “I will speak thy testimonies before kings, and will not bg | said, “I will speak thy testimonies before kings, and will not bg | said, “I will speak thy testimonies before kings, and will not bg |
| 9661 | ashamed;”! his patient endurance of tortures with great? joy o | ashamed;”! his patient endurance of tortures with great? joy o | ashamed;”! his patient endurance of tortures with great? joy o |
| 9662 | heart; and the other sufferings which he bore for the sake of | heart; and the other sufferings which he bore for the sake of | heart; and the other sufferings which he bore for the sake of |
| 9663 | our Lord Jesus Christ. Of these contests we will set forth § | our Lord Jesus Christ. Of these contests we will set forth § | our Lord Jesus Christ. Of these contests we will set forth § |
| 9664 | few before you, as we promised to do in the beginning of the | few before you, as we promised to do in the beginning of the | few before you, as we promised to do in the beginning of the |
| 9665 | preface: the contests about which he heard that blessed voice o | preface: the contests about which he heard that blessed voice o | preface: the contests about which he heard that blessed voice o |
| 9666 | the Lord, saying, “As My Father has appointed Me a kingdom | the Lord, saying, “As My Father has appointed Me a kingdom | the Lord, saying, “As My Father has appointed Me a kingdom |
| 9667 | so also will I appoint you who stand with Me in My temptal | so also will I appoint you who stand with Me in My temptal | so also will I appoint you who stand with Me in My temptal |
| 9668 | tion an unending and indestructible kingdom for ever.”3 An | tion an unending and indestructible kingdom for ever.”3 An | tion an unending and indestructible kingdom for ever.”3 An |
| 9669 | again, “Ye shall eat and drink with Me in my kingdom.” Bj | again, “Ye shall eat and drink with Me in my kingdom.” Bj | again, “Ye shall eat and drink with Me in my kingdom.” Bj |
| 9670 | reason of the words full of joy and every happiness Saint Georgy | reason of the words full of joy and every happiness Saint Georgy | reason of the words full of joy and every happiness Saint Georgy |
| 9671 | was especially ready for the strife: and the remembrance of thos | was especially ready for the strife: and the remembrance of thos | was especially ready for the strife: and the remembrance of thos |
| 9672 | good things made suffering light to him. He bore every thing | good things made suffering light to him. He bore every thing | good things made suffering light to him. He bore every thing |
| 9673 | with a ready will, for he was gladly prompt in every thing | with a ready will, for he was gladly prompt in every thing | with a ready will, for he was gladly prompt in every thing |
| 9674 | Nothing stood in the way of his rigid resolution to suffer, fo; | Nothing stood in the way of his rigid resolution to suffer, fo; | Nothing stood in the way of his rigid resolution to suffer, fo; |
| 9675 | the sufferings of this world prepared him for the good things o | the sufferings of this world prepared him for the good things o | the sufferings of this world prepared him for the good things o |
| 9676 | the world to come, and patient endurance prepared for him thi | the world to come, and patient endurance prepared for him thi | the world to come, and patient endurance prepared for him thi |
| 9677 | crown incorruptible for ever in heaven. We have extended ou | crown incorruptible for ever in heaven. We have extended ou | crown incorruptible for ever in heaven. We have extended ou |
| 9678 | preface until now, O beloved, and have not as yet set forth be | preface until now, O beloved, and have not as yet set forth be | preface until now, O beloved, and have not as yet set forth be |
| 9679 | fore you the glorious and marvelworthy sufferings of Saint Georg | fore you the glorious and marvelworthy sufferings of Saint Georg | fore you the glorious and marvelworthy sufferings of Saint Georg |
| 9680 | the athletic martyr of Christ who warred and fought against im | the athletic martyr of Christ who warred and fought against im | the athletic martyr of Christ who warred and fought against im |
| 9681 | piety. But now we will proclaim to you the things which wi | piety. But now we will proclaim to you the things which wi | piety. But now we will proclaim to you the things which wi |
| 9682 | have set down, together with those which we shall say after them | have set down, together with those which we shall say after them | have set down, together with those which we shall say after them |
| 9683 | Now it came to pass in times of old that when Dadianus | Now it came to pass in times of old that when Dadianus | Now it came to pass in times of old that when Dadianus |
| 9684 | the great king of the Persians, had obtained sovereignty he rulec | the great king of the Persians, had obtained sovereignty he rulec | the great king of the Persians, had obtained sovereignty he rulec |
| 9685 | over the whole world. Now it is said of this tyrannical governo: | over the whole world. Now it is said of this tyrannical governo: | over the whole world. Now it is said of this tyrannical governo: |
| 9686 | that he was lord of the whole world, but the true Lord of thy | that he was lord of the whole world, but the true Lord of thy | that he was lord of the whole world, but the true Lord of thy |
| 9687 | world, Who is over all things and Who gave wus this dominio: | world, Who is over all things and Who gave wus this dominio: | world, Who is over all things and Who gave wus this dominio: |
| 9688 | was not known. And everyone carried his life in his hand for hy | was not known. And everyone carried his life in his hand for hy | was not known. And everyone carried his life in his hand for hy |
| 9689 | | Psalm cxxix. 46. 2 Read OYNIQ'T: | | Psalm cxxix. 46. 2 Read OYNIQ'T: | | Psalm cxxix. 46. 2 Read OYNIQ'T: |
| 9690 | 3 8. Luke xxii, 28, 29. 4 8. Luke xxii, 30. | 3 8. Luke xxii, 28, 29. 4 8. Luke xxii, 30. | 3 8. Luke xxii, 28, 29. 4 8. Luke xxii, 30. |
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| 9692 | knew that the devil, the father of all wickedness, was envious of | knew that the devil, the father of all wickedness, was envious of | knew that the devil, the father of all wickedness, was envious of |
| 9693 | four race at all times. Now when the devil saw the faith of | four race at all times. Now when the devil saw the faith of | four race at all times. Now when the devil saw the faith of |
| 9694 | [Christ increasing day by day throughout the whole world, he | [Christ increasing day by day throughout the whole world, he | [Christ increasing day by day throughout the whole world, he |
| 9695 | |vras filled with great envy, and entered into the heart of that | |vras filled with great envy, and entered into the heart of that | |vras filled with great envy, and entered into the heart of that |
| 9696 | [fmpious governor Dadianus, who was more wicked than any one | [fmpious governor Dadianus, who was more wicked than any one | [fmpious governor Dadianus, who was more wicked than any one |
| 9697 | ¢lse on the whole earth, and who hardened his heart like Pharaoh | ¢lse on the whole earth, and who hardened his heart like Pharaoh | ¢lse on the whole earth, and who hardened his heart like Pharaoh |
| 9698 | «f old and raised up a great persecution against all Christians, | «f old and raised up a great persecution against all Christians, | «f old and raised up a great persecution against all Christians, |
| 9699 | And he sat down and issued an edict to all the world in | And he sat down and issued an edict to all the world in | And he sat down and issued an edict to all the world in |
| 9700 | which was written as follows. “Inasmuch as a rumour has | which was written as follows. “Inasmuch as a rumour has | which was written as follows. “Inasmuch as a rumour has |
| 9701 | reached my ears that He whom Mary bore, and whom the raven- | reached my ears that He whom Mary bore, and whom the raven- | reached my ears that He whom Mary bore, and whom the raven- |
| 9702 | bie wolves of Jews slew, is to be worshipped and served by all | bie wolves of Jews slew, is to be worshipped and served by all | bie wolves of Jews slew, is to be worshipped and served by all |
| 9703 | eople, and that Apollo and Poseidon and Hermes and Zeus and | eople, and that Apollo and Poseidon and Hermes and Zeus and | eople, and that Apollo and Poseidon and Hermes and Zeus and |
| 9704 | Artemis and the rest of the gods are not to be worshipped, I | Artemis and the rest of the gods are not to be worshipped, I | Artemis and the rest of the gods are not to be worshipped, I |
| 9705 | yrite to you, O all ye governors of the whole world upon whose | yrite to you, O all ye governors of the whole world upon whose | yrite to you, O all ye governors of the whole world upon whose |
| 9706 | ieads rests the authority of the empire, that ye may all come | ieads rests the authority of the empire, that ye may all come | ieads rests the authority of the empire, that ye may all come |
| 9707 | 0 me with your followers, counts, generals, soldiers, tribunes and | 0 me with your followers, counts, generals, soldiers, tribunes and | 0 me with your followers, counts, generals, soldiers, tribunes and |
| 9708 | rustics, that ye may know what I wish to ask of you.” And he | rustics, that ye may know what I wish to ask of you.” And he | rustics, that ye may know what I wish to ask of you.” And he |
| 9709 | sent copies of the edict throughout the whole world. And sixty- | sent copies of the edict throughout the whole world. And sixty- | sent copies of the edict throughout the whole world. And sixty- |
| 9710 | nine governors, each with his retinue, were gathered together | nine governors, each with his retinue, were gathered together | nine governors, each with his retinue, were gathered together |
| 9711 | rom all parts of the world, and came to him at the end of five | rom all parts of the world, and came to him at the end of five | rom all parts of the world, and came to him at the end of five |
| 9712 | ears: and when they came to him, the whole country was in an | ears: and when they came to him, the whole country was in an | ears: and when they came to him, the whole country was in an |
| 9713 | proar by reason of the greatness of the vast and innumerable | proar by reason of the greatness of the vast and innumerable | proar by reason of the greatness of the vast and innumerable |
| 9714 | multitude of those who were with them. | multitude of those who were with them. | multitude of those who were with them. |
| 9715 | When that wicked tyrant saw that they threw themselves | When that wicked tyrant saw that they threw themselves | When that wicked tyrant saw that they threw themselves |
| 9716 | down at his feet and worshipped him and gave him gifts, his | down at his feet and worshipped him and gave him gifts, his | down at his feet and worshipped him and gave him gifts, his |
| 9717 | fear: was puffed up exceedingly, and he roared like a lion: and | fear: was puffed up exceedingly, and he roared like a lion: and | fear: was puffed up exceedingly, and he roared like a lion: and |
| 9718 | he feasted with them for seventy days, and did not sit in judg- | he feasted with them for seventy days, and did not sit in judg- | he feasted with them for seventy days, and did not sit in judg- |
| 9719 | ment at all, for he feasted every day. After seventy days Da- | ment at all, for he feasted every day. After seventy days Da- | ment at all, for he feasted every day. After seventy days Da- |
| 9720 | dianus, the impious, godless, and senseless governor, -(and sixty- | dianus, the impious, godless, and senseless governor, -(and sixty- | dianus, the impious, godless, and senseless governor, -(and sixty- |
| 9721 | ine other governors, making seventy godless governors in all), | ine other governors, making seventy godless governors in all), | ine other governors, making seventy godless governors in all), |
| 9722 | at upon the tribune and caused them to bring before him all the | at upon the tribune and caused them to bring before him all the | at upon the tribune and caused them to bring before him all the |
| 9723 | nstruments of the torture-chamber; the instruments for trial, the | nstruments of the torture-chamber; the instruments for trial, the | nstruments of the torture-chamber; the instruments for trial, the |
| 9724 | on bars (?), the axes, the two-edged swords, the saws, the wheels, | on bars (?), the axes, the two-edged swords, the saws, the wheels, | on bars (?), the axes, the two-edged swords, the saws, the wheels, |
| 9725 | he iron hooks, the scrapers (?) of brass, the brazen cauldrons, | he iron hooks, the scrapers (?) of brass, the brazen cauldrons, | he iron hooks, the scrapers (?) of brass, the brazen cauldrons, |
| 9726 | ‘the knives for splitting the tongue, the iron hands for splitting | ‘the knives for splitting the tongue, the iron hands for splitting | ‘the knives for splitting the tongue, the iron hands for splitting |
| 9727 | he bones, the large knives with saw-like edges, the workmen's | he bones, the large knives with saw-like edges, the workmen's | he bones, the large knives with saw-like edges, the workmen's |
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| 9730 | chisels into which were fitted sharp pieces of iron, and other | chisels into which were fitted sharp pieces of iron, and other | chisels into which were fitted sharp pieces of iron, and other |
| 9731 | instruments of torture which we cannot describe. Now all these | instruments of torture which we cannot describe. Now all these | instruments of torture which we cannot describe. Now all these |
| 9732 | had been prepared by the governor for those days. And the | had been prepared by the governor for those days. And the | had been prepared by the governor for those days. And the |
| 9733 | tyrannical governor swore an oath before the sixty-nine governors | tyrannical governor swore an oath before the sixty-nine governors | tyrannical governor swore an oath before the sixty-nine governors |
| 9734 | and the whole army, saying, “If my hands find any persons | and the whole army, saying, “If my hands find any persons | and the whole army, saying, “If my hands find any persons |
| 9735 | throughout the whole world who are doubtful about serving | throughout the whole world who are doubtful about serving | throughout the whole world who are doubtful about serving |
| 9736 | the gods concerning whom we have given commands, I swear by | the gods concerning whom we have given commands, I swear by | the gods concerning whom we have given commands, I swear by |
| 9737 | the might of my kingdom that I will torture them with all these | the might of my kingdom that I will torture them with all these | the might of my kingdom that I will torture them with all these |
| 9738 | instruments which lie before me, I will smash in their skulls, 1 | instruments which lie before me, I will smash in their skulls, 1 | instruments which lie before me, I will smash in their skulls, 1 |
| 9739 | will saw off their legs, and I will take out their brains through | will saw off their legs, and I will take out their brains through | will saw off their legs, and I will take out their brains through |
| 9740 | their nostrils. And as for you, O governors, and everyone whg | their nostrils. And as for you, O governors, and everyone whg | their nostrils. And as for you, O governors, and everyone whg |
| 9741 | hears me to-day, go ye all and worship the glorious gods that ye | hears me to-day, go ye all and worship the glorious gods that ye | hears me to-day, go ye all and worship the glorious gods that ye |
| 9742 | may receive the more honours from my majesty. But as for those | may receive the more honours from my majesty. But as for those | may receive the more honours from my majesty. But as for those |
| 9743 | who will not obey me and who believe on Jesus Whom the Jews | who will not obey me and who believe on Jesus Whom the Jews | who will not obey me and who believe on Jesus Whom the Jews |
| 9744 | crucified, I swear by the might of my kingdom and the crown | crucified, I swear by the might of my kingdom and the crown | crucified, I swear by the might of my kingdom and the crown |
| 9745 | upon my head, that I will lave all these instruments in the blood | upon my head, that I will lave all these instruments in the blood | upon my head, that I will lave all these instruments in the blood |
| 9746 | of their own bodies and in the blood of their sons and tender | of their own bodies and in the blood of their sons and tender | of their own bodies and in the blood of their sons and tender |
| 9747 | daughters, that I will confiscate all their property, and that I | daughters, that I will confiscate all their property, and that I | daughters, that I will confiscate all their property, and that I |
| 9748 | will burn them alive;” and the governors and all the multitude | will burn them alive;” and the governors and all the multitude | will burn them alive;” and the governors and all the multitude |
| 9749 | cast themselves down and worshipped the polluted gods. When | cast themselves down and worshipped the polluted gods. When | cast themselves down and worshipped the polluted gods. When |
| 9750 | all those who believed in God heard of this oath they were dis: | all those who believed in God heard of this oath they were dis: | all those who believed in God heard of this oath they were dis: |
| 9751 | mayed and terrorstricken by reason of the storm which had risen | mayed and terrorstricken by reason of the storm which had risen | mayed and terrorstricken by reason of the storm which had risen |
| 9752 | up against the church of Christ. | up against the church of Christ. | up against the church of Christ. |
| 9753 | Thus three years passed over the world without any one | Thus three years passed over the world without any one | Thus three years passed over the world without any one |
| 9754 | daring to utter from his lips the words, “I am a Christian;” and | daring to utter from his lips the words, “I am a Christian;” and | daring to utter from his lips the words, “I am a Christian;” and |
| 9755 | there was much tribulation of heart throughout the whole world, | there was much tribulation of heart throughout the whole world, | there was much tribulation of heart throughout the whole world, |
| 9756 | and no one uttered the name of the Lord from his mouth. But | and no one uttered the name of the Lord from his mouth. But | and no one uttered the name of the Lord from his mouth. But |
| 9757 | listen, O beloved, and I will declare to you what happened after | listen, O beloved, and I will declare to you what happened after | listen, O beloved, and I will declare to you what happened after |
| 9758 | these things, for it is time to lead you to this honourable man | these things, for it is time to lead you to this honourable man | these things, for it is time to lead you to this honourable man |
| 9759 | and champion of Jesus Christ; this valiant conqueror; this veri: | and champion of Jesus Christ; this valiant conqueror; this veri: | and champion of Jesus Christ; this valiant conqueror; this veri: |
| 9760 | table pearl of God; this new David who destroyed Goliath, which | table pearl of God; this new David who destroyed Goliath, which | table pearl of God; this new David who destroyed Goliath, which |
| 9761 | is the devil and his wicked dragon; this sun of truth in the | is the devil and his wicked dragon; this sun of truth in the | is the devil and his wicked dragon; this sun of truth in the |
| 9762 | heavens; this [luminary] whose radiance and light illumined the | heavens; this [luminary] whose radiance and light illumined the | heavens; this [luminary] whose radiance and light illumined the |
| 9763 | whole world; this man whose festival is celebrated to-day through- | whole world; this man whose festival is celebrated to-day through- | whole world; this man whose festival is celebrated to-day through- |
| 9764 | out the whole world. | out the whole world. | out the whole world. |
| 9765 | Saint George, the beloved of God and His angels, came | Saint George, the beloved of God and His angels, came | Saint George, the beloved of God and His angels, came |
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| 9767 | rom the country of Cappadocia, and was the son of the gover- | rom the country of Cappadocia, and was the son of the gover- | rom the country of Cappadocia, and was the son of the gover- |
| 9768 | or of Diospolis. His father, an exceedingly orthodox man, died | or of Diospolis. His father, an exceedingly orthodox man, died | or of Diospolis. His father, an exceedingly orthodox man, died |
| 9769 | nd left the righteous man, then ten years old, and his two sisters, | nd left the righteous man, then ten years old, and his two sisters, | nd left the righteous man, then ten years old, and his two sisters, |
| 9770 | ne of whom was called Kasia and the other Mathréna. Now | ne of whom was called Kasia and the other Mathréna. Now | ne of whom was called Kasia and the other Mathréna. Now |
| 9771 | hey were exceeding rich in gold and silver; and they had men- | hey were exceeding rich in gold and silver; and they had men- | hey were exceeding rich in gold and silver; and they had men- |
| 9772 | ervants and maidservants in exceeding great numbers, and im- | ervants and maidservants in exceeding great numbers, and im- | ervants and maidservants in exceeding great numbers, and im- |
| 9773 | tense herds of cattle, and fine horses, and countless flocks of | tense herds of cattle, and fine horses, and countless flocks of | tense herds of cattle, and fine horses, and countless flocks of |
| 9774 | heep. In short, there was none like unto them in all Palestine | heep. In short, there was none like unto them in all Palestine | heep. In short, there was none like unto them in all Palestine |
| 9775 | nd its borders, and all the city loved them because of the good | nd its borders, and all the city loved them because of the good | nd its borders, and all the city loved them because of the good |
| 9776 | leeds which they wrought for everyone. | leeds which they wrought for everyone. | leeds which they wrought for everyone. |
| 9777 | Shortly after the death of Saint George's father, a new go- | Shortly after the death of Saint George's father, a new go- | Shortly after the death of Saint George's father, a new go- |
| 9778 | ernor was appointed over the country of Palestine in his stead. | ernor was appointed over the country of Palestine in his stead. | ernor was appointed over the country of Palestine in his stead. |
| 9779 | nd he was a great lover of God. And he knew of the rank of | nd he was a great lover of God. And he knew of the rank of | nd he was a great lover of God. And he knew of the rank of |
| 9780 | he righteous man and of the good birth of his parents, and he | he righteous man and of the good birth of his parents, and he | he righteous man and of the good birth of his parents, and he |
| 9781 | lad no child except a daughter two years old. When he came | lad no child except a daughter two years old. When he came | lad no child except a daughter two years old. When he came |
| 9782 | oto the city with a mighty following, such as befitted his dignity | oto the city with a mighty following, such as befitted his dignity | oto the city with a mighty following, such as befitted his dignity |
| 9783 | nd honour and greatness, he sent and fetched the holy youth, | nd honour and greatness, he sent and fetched the holy youth, | nd honour and greatness, he sent and fetched the holy youth, |
| 9784 | aint George, and kissed him many times, and wept for the | aint George, and kissed him many times, and wept for the | aint George, and kissed him many times, and wept for the |
| 9785 | emoval of his father by death. And afterwards he entreated | emoval of his father by death. And afterwards he entreated | emoval of his father by death. And afterwards he entreated |
| 9786 | is mother to give him Saint George that he might be to him | is mother to give him Saint George that he might be to him | is mother to give him Saint George that he might be to him |
| 9787 | s a son, and that he might appoint him general over all the | s a son, and that he might appoint him general over all the | s a son, and that he might appoint him general over all the |
| 9788 | pultitude’ that was with him; and she gave him. And he sent | pultitude’ that was with him; and she gave him. And he sent | pultitude’ that was with him; and she gave him. And he sent |
| 9789 | im to the king with one hundred soldiers, and he wrote to the | im to the king with one hundred soldiers, and he wrote to the | im to the king with one hundred soldiers, and he wrote to the |
| 9790 | ing concerning him and showed him his rank and the good | ing concerning him and showed him his rank and the good | ing concerning him and showed him his rank and the good |
| 9791 | firth of his parents. When the king had read the letter he | firth of his parents. When the king had read the letter he | firth of his parents. When the king had read the letter he |
| 9792 | gjoiced in Saint George greatly, and immediately appointed him | gjoiced in Saint George greatly, and immediately appointed him | gjoiced in Saint George greatly, and immediately appointed him |
| 9793 | jeneral over five thousand men, and wrote down that he should | jeneral over five thousand men, and wrote down that he should | jeneral over five thousand men, and wrote down that he should |
| 9794 | leceive three thousand pieces of money every month besides his | leceive three thousand pieces of money every month besides his | leceive three thousand pieces of money every month besides his |
| 9795 | axes for the public treasury which were remitted to him; and | axes for the public treasury which were remitted to him; and | axes for the public treasury which were remitted to him; and |
| 9796 | he king sent him back to the eparch with much royal pomp. | he king sent him back to the eparch with much royal pomp. | he king sent him back to the eparch with much royal pomp. |
| 9797 | ‘When Saint George came back to his house, the whole city | ‘When Saint George came back to his house, the whole city | ‘When Saint George came back to his house, the whole city |
| 9798 | ind the eparch came out to meet him, and they carried him into | ind the eparch came out to meet him, and they carried him into | ind the eparch came out to meet him, and they carried him into |
| 9799 | lis house with great joy. On the morrow his mother spread out | lis house with great joy. On the morrow his mother spread out | lis house with great joy. On the morrow his mother spread out |
| 9800 | 1 feast for the whole city, for rich and poor alike, male and | 1 feast for the whole city, for rich and poor alike, male and | 1 feast for the whole city, for rich and poor alike, male and |
| 9801 | female, small and great; and she distributed much money among | female, small and great; and she distributed much money among | female, small and great; and she distributed much money among |
| 9802 | he widows and orphans. Then she invited the eparch and all | he widows and orphans. Then she invited the eparch and all | he widows and orphans. Then she invited the eparch and all |
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| 9806 | his company and made a great feast for them three whole days. | his company and made a great feast for them three whole days. | his company and made a great feast for them three whole days. |
| 9807 | And the eparch wrote down Saint George as his son and th | And the eparch wrote down Saint George as his son and th | And the eparch wrote down Saint George as his son and th |
| 9808 | heir of everything that he possessed, and he betrothed his daughte | heir of everything that he possessed, and he betrothed his daughte | heir of everything that he possessed, and he betrothed his daughte |
| 9809 | to him, and made him lord over all his house: and he was asso- | to him, and made him lord over all his house: and he was asso- | to him, and made him lord over all his house: and he was asso- |
| 9810 | ciated with him in the affairs of the government, and lived wit | ciated with him in the affairs of the government, and lived wit | ciated with him in the affairs of the government, and lived wit |
| 9811 | him until ten years were ended. When Saint George had com. | him until ten years were ended. When Saint George had com. | him until ten years were ended. When Saint George had com. |
| 9812 | pleted his twentieth year he was so exceeding strong and valian | pleted his twentieth year he was so exceeding strong and valian | pleted his twentieth year he was so exceeding strong and valian |
| 9813 | that he was the leader in the fight, and there was no one amon, | that he was the leader in the fight, and there was no one amon, | that he was the leader in the fight, and there was no one amon, |
| 9814 | all the company of soldiers who could be compared with him fo | all the company of soldiers who could be compared with him fo | all the company of soldiers who could be compared with him fo |
| 9815 | strength and beauty. And the grace of God was with him, an | strength and beauty. And the grace of God was with him, an | strength and beauty. And the grace of God was with him, an |
| 9816 | He gave him such beauty and strength that all those who sa | He gave him such beauty and strength that all those who sa | He gave him such beauty and strength that all those who sa |
| 9817 | him marvelled at his power and youth. When he went into battl | him marvelled at his power and youth. When he went into battl | him marvelled at his power and youth. When he went into battl |
| 9818 | he was a terror to those who saw him and to those who stoo | he was a terror to those who saw him and to those who stoo | he was a terror to those who saw him and to those who stoo |
| 9819 | up against him, and when he rushed upon the battle array o | up against him, and when he rushed upon the battle array o | up against him, and when he rushed upon the battle array o |
| 9820 | the enemy [seated upon] his horse, he carried his drawn swor | the enemy [seated upon] his horse, he carried his drawn swor | the enemy [seated upon] his horse, he carried his drawn swor |
| 9821 | in his hand, and cried out to them, “I am George of Melitene | in his hand, and cried out to them, “I am George of Melitene | in his hand, and cried out to them, “I am George of Melitene |
| 9822 | and I come against you in anger;” and straightway the weapon | and I come against you in anger;” and straightway the weapon | and I come against you in anger;” and straightway the weapon |
| 9823 | of battle fell from their hands, and he destroyed them all, ani | of battle fell from their hands, and he destroyed them all, ani | of battle fell from their hands, and he destroyed them all, ani |
| 9824 | carried away their spoil. In short, God was with him in al | carried away their spoil. In short, God was with him in al | carried away their spoil. In short, God was with him in al |
| 9825 | his ways. | his ways. | his ways. |
| 9826 | ‘When Saint George had completed his twentieth year, the eparc | ‘When Saint George had completed his twentieth year, the eparc | ‘When Saint George had completed his twentieth year, the eparc |
| 9827 | was anxious that he should celebrate his marriage with his daughter | was anxious that he should celebrate his marriage with his daughter | was anxious that he should celebrate his marriage with his daughter |
| 9828 | but he did not know that Christ was keeping him a pure virgi | but he did not know that Christ was keeping him a pure virgi | but he did not know that Christ was keeping him a pure virgi |
| 9829 | bridegroom for Himself. While the eparch was meditating thes | bridegroom for Himself. While the eparch was meditating thes | bridegroom for Himself. While the eparch was meditating thes |
| 9830 | things in his heart, he went to his rest in God, and left ever | things in his heart, he went to his rest in God, and left ever | things in his heart, he went to his rest in God, and left ever |
| 9831 | thing that he had to Saint George. And the good God wishe | thing that he had to Saint George. And the good God wishe | thing that he had to Saint George. And the good God wishe |
| 9832 | to lead this very valiant man to Himself that His holy nam | to lead this very valiant man to Himself that His holy nam | to lead this very valiant man to Himself that His holy nam |
| 9833 | might be glorified in him, and He made this suitable counse | might be glorified in him, and He made this suitable counse | might be glorified in him, and He made this suitable counse |
| 9834 | come into his heart, saying, “Behold, I hear that Dadianus the | come into his heart, saying, “Behold, I hear that Dadianus the | come into his heart, saying, “Behold, I hear that Dadianus the |
| 9835 | governor has gathered together a number of governors to him in | governor has gathered together a number of governors to him in | governor has gathered together a number of governors to him in |
| 9836 | the city of Tyre in respect of the boundaries of the empire. I | the city of Tyre in respect of the boundaries of the empire. I | the city of Tyre in respect of the boundaries of the empire. I |
| 9837 | will arise and take gifts and money, and will go and give them | will arise and take gifts and money, and will go and give them | will arise and take gifts and money, and will go and give them |
| 9838 | to them, and will ask them to make me eparch in the place of | to them, and will ask them to make me eparch in the place of | to them, and will ask them to make me eparch in the place of |
| 9839 | my fathers who have passed away.” So he arose straightway, | my fathers who have passed away.” So he arose straightway, | my fathers who have passed away.” So he arose straightway, |
| 9840 | and took much money and many gifts, and put them in a ship | and took much money and many gifts, and put them in a ship | and took much money and many gifts, and put them in a ship |
| 9841 | with himself and his servants, and went to the governors. 4 | with himself and his servants, and went to the governors. 4 | with himself and his servants, and went to the governors. 4 |
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| 9844 | ‘When the saint had come to them he left his servants in | ‘When the saint had come to them he left his servants in | ‘When the saint had come to them he left his servants in |
| 9845 | the ship with all the baggage, and came up to the governors at | the ship with all the baggage, and came up to the governors at | the ship with all the baggage, and came up to the governors at |
| 9846 | once. And he met the lawless Dadianus, and saw the idols be- | once. And he met the lawless Dadianus, and saw the idols be- | once. And he met the lawless Dadianus, and saw the idols be- |
| 9847 | ‘ore him and people offering up sacrifices to them with great | ‘ore him and people offering up sacrifices to them with great | ‘ore him and people offering up sacrifices to them with great |
| 9848 | real. And he was stupefied entirely for a long time and said | real. And he was stupefied entirely for a long time and said | real. And he was stupefied entirely for a long time and said |
| 9849 | ‘yithin himself, “Why did I leave my own house and the beauty | ‘yithin himself, “Why did I leave my own house and the beauty | ‘yithin himself, “Why did I leave my own house and the beauty |
| 9850 | »f a Christ-loving city in which they worship the Lord of heaven | »f a Christ-loving city in which they worship the Lord of heaven | »f a Christ-loving city in which they worship the Lord of heaven |
| 9851 | ind earth by day and night, and come to these profane and lawless | ind earth by day and night, and come to these profane and lawless | ind earth by day and night, and come to these profane and lawless |
| 9852 | ones who have forsaken God and worship Satan? Why did I | ones who have forsaken God and worship Satan? Why did I | ones who have forsaken God and worship Satan? Why did I |
| 9853 | seek the rank of count from the hands of these godless and | seek the rank of count from the hands of these godless and | seek the rank of count from the hands of these godless and |
| 9854 | lawless ones? Cursed be these polluted lawless governors and | lawless ones? Cursed be these polluted lawless governors and | lawless ones? Cursed be these polluted lawless governors and |
| 9855 | their dominion, which shall pass away in a moment, with them! | their dominion, which shall pass away in a moment, with them! | their dominion, which shall pass away in a moment, with them! |
| 9856 | I know that the Lord will receive me to Himself, and I will not | I know that the Lord will receive me to Himself, and I will not | I know that the Lord will receive me to Himself, and I will not |
| 9857 | seek a destructible kingdom of this world, but I will seek the | seek a destructible kingdom of this world, but I will seek the | seek a destructible kingdom of this world, but I will seek the |
| 9858 | kingdom of my Lord Jesus Christ which endureth for ever; and | kingdom of my Lord Jesus Christ which endureth for ever; and | kingdom of my Lord Jesus Christ which endureth for ever; and |
| 9859 | I will not return to my native city to my mother. And now | I will not return to my native city to my mother. And now | I will not return to my native city to my mother. And now |
| 9860 | enough of my life in this world, for I will rely upon my Lord | enough of my life in this world, for I will rely upon my Lord | enough of my life in this world, for I will rely upon my Lord |
| 9861 | Jesus Christ, who endureth for ever, in His goodness to give me | Jesus Christ, who endureth for ever, in His goodness to give me | Jesus Christ, who endureth for ever, in His goodness to give me |
| 9862 | strength to die for His holy name, and to take my bones again | strength to die for His holy name, and to take my bones again | strength to die for His holy name, and to take my bones again |
| 9863 | to my place of sojourning upon earth, and to lay them in the | to my place of sojourning upon earth, and to lay them in the | to my place of sojourning upon earth, and to lay them in the |
| 9864 | sepulchre of my dead ancestors.” When Saint George had medi- | sepulchre of my dead ancestors.” When Saint George had medi- | sepulchre of my dead ancestors.” When Saint George had medi- |
| 9865 | tated these things in his heart he returned to the ship to his | tated these things in his heart he returned to the ship to his | tated these things in his heart he returned to the ship to his |
| 9866 | servants, and told them everything that was in his heart. And | servants, and told them everything that was in his heart. And | servants, and told them everything that was in his heart. And |
| 9867 | they entreated him, saying, “Master, if it is to be so let us return | they entreated him, saying, “Master, if it is to be so let us return | they entreated him, saying, “Master, if it is to be so let us return |
| 9868 | [to our city with the ship, and let no one know for what purpose | [to our city with the ship, and let no one know for what purpose | [to our city with the ship, and let no one know for what purpose |
| 9869 | we came hither.” Saint George said to them, “Far be it from | we came hither.” Saint George said to them, “Far be it from | we came hither.” Saint George said to them, “Far be it from |
| 9870 | |me to return to my house to look upon the face of my mother | |me to return to my house to look upon the face of my mother | |me to return to my house to look upon the face of my mother |
| 9871 | again, but I will die in this place for the holy name of my Lord | again, but I will die in this place for the holy name of my Lord | again, but I will die in this place for the holy name of my Lord |
| 9872 | Jesus Christ, the king of heaven and earth and that which is | Jesus Christ, the king of heaven and earth and that which is | Jesus Christ, the king of heaven and earth and that which is |
| 9873 | [beneath the earth, the Lord of all things. And now receive ye | [beneath the earth, the Lord of all things. And now receive ye | [beneath the earth, the Lord of all things. And now receive ye |
| 9874 | [your freedom and your wages, and swear to me by God the true | [your freedom and your wages, and swear to me by God the true | [your freedom and your wages, and swear to me by God the true |
| 9875 | [Almighty that ye will not return to my house again while I am | [Almighty that ye will not return to my house again while I am | [Almighty that ye will not return to my house again while I am |
| 9876 | |alive, lest my mother and my sisters know of my condition, and | |alive, lest my mother and my sisters know of my condition, and | |alive, lest my mother and my sisters know of my condition, and |
| 9877 | {bring only death upon themselves. But now receive ye your | {bring only death upon themselves. But now receive ye your | {bring only death upon themselves. But now receive ye your |
| 9878 | |wages and take each one of you three pounds of gold and ten | |wages and take each one of you three pounds of gold and ten | |wages and take each one of you three pounds of gold and ten |
| 9879 | changes of raiment. and go wheresoever ye please in the whole | changes of raiment. and go wheresoever ye please in the whole | changes of raiment. and go wheresoever ye please in the whole |
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| 9883 | world, my city alone excepted. And if ye are alive and hear | world, my city alone excepted. And if ye are alive and hear | world, my city alone excepted. And if ye are alive and hear |
| 9884 | that I am dead, do me the kindness for Christ's sake to take | that I am dead, do me the kindness for Christ's sake to take | that I am dead, do me the kindness for Christ's sake to take |
| 9885 | my body to my native city and bury it.” When the servants of | my body to my native city and bury it.” When the servants of | my body to my native city and bury it.” When the servants of |
| 9886 | the blessed man George had heard these things they wept a long | the blessed man George had heard these things they wept a long | the blessed man George had heard these things they wept a long |
| 9887 | time, but afterwards they saluted him [and went their way]. Now | time, but afterwards they saluted him [and went their way]. Now | time, but afterwards they saluted him [and went their way]. Now |
| 9888 | one of them did not return to Diospolis until the holy man con- | one of them did not return to Diospolis until the holy man con- | one of them did not return to Diospolis until the holy man con- |
| 9889 | summated his martyrdom, and three of them dwelt with the holy | summated his martyrdom, and three of them dwelt with the holy | summated his martyrdom, and three of them dwelt with the holy |
| 9890 | man in the city of Tyre to witness his strife. And the blessed | man in the city of Tyre to witness his strife. And the blessed | man in the city of Tyre to witness his strife. And the blessed |
| 9891 | man distributed the great wealth which he had brought among | man distributed the great wealth which he had brought among | man distributed the great wealth which he had brought among |
| 9892 | the poor and the infirm, and the gifts which he had brought for | the poor and the infirm, and the gifts which he had brought for | the poor and the infirm, and the gifts which he had brought for |
| 9893 | the governors he gave away entirely to the destitute; and he gave | the governors he gave away entirely to the destitute; and he gave | the governors he gave away entirely to the destitute; and he gave |
| 9894 | away his very clothes to the naked. | away his very clothes to the naked. | away his very clothes to the naked. |
| 9895 | Then Saint George leaped among the impious governors and | Then Saint George leaped among the impious governors and | Then Saint George leaped among the impious governors and |
| 9896 | cried out, saying, “I am a Christian openly, and I fear not your | cried out, saying, “I am a Christian openly, and I fear not your | cried out, saying, “I am a Christian openly, and I fear not your |
| 9897 | madness, O governors of violence, for your gods are devils; may | madness, O governors of violence, for your gods are devils; may | madness, O governors of violence, for your gods are devils; may |
| 9898 | the gods who have not made heaven and earth perish from under | the gods who have not made heaven and earth perish from under | the gods who have not made heaven and earth perish from under |
| 9899 | the whole heaven and let every one who worships them hold his| | the whole heaven and let every one who worships them hold his| | the whole heaven and let every one who worships them hold his| |
| 9900 | peace!” When the dragon of death, the lawless Dadianus, | peace!” When the dragon of death, the lawless Dadianus, | peace!” When the dragon of death, the lawless Dadianus, |
| 9901 | looked upon him and saw that he was refined in body and fair | looked upon him and saw that he was refined in body and fair | looked upon him and saw that he was refined in body and fair |
| 9902 | in face as the light of the moon when she shines, and that he | in face as the light of the moon when she shines, and that he | in face as the light of the moon when she shines, and that he |
| 9903 | was altogether handsome in his form like precious, pure, white | was altogether handsome in his form like precious, pure, white | was altogether handsome in his form like precious, pure, white |
| 9904 | alabaster, he knew straightway that he was well born and that | alabaster, he knew straightway that he was well born and that | alabaster, he knew straightway that he was well born and that |
| 9905 | he was the son of an eminent eparch; and he rose up speechless, | he was the son of an eminent eparch; and he rose up speechless, | he was the son of an eminent eparch; and he rose up speechless, |
| 9906 | marvelling at his youth and his gentle answers. And he answered | marvelling at his youth and his gentle answers. And he answered | marvelling at his youth and his gentle answers. And he answered |
| 9907 | and said to him, “All we upon earth are filled with all the good| | and said to him, “All we upon earth are filled with all the good| | and said to him, “All we upon earth are filled with all the good| |
| 9908 | things of the gods, and we are very dear to them, and thou thy- | things of the gods, and we are very dear to them, and thou thy- | things of the gods, and we are very dear to them, and thou thy- |
| 9909 | self art numbered with us in honour and majesty, and by thy | self art numbered with us in honour and majesty, and by thy | self art numbered with us in honour and majesty, and by thy |
| 9910 | noble bearing thou showest that thou art of exceeding high rank. | noble bearing thou showest that thou art of exceeding high rank. | noble bearing thou showest that thou art of exceeding high rank. |
| 9911 | And now be it known to thee, O beloved one, the beauty of | And now be it known to thee, O beloved one, the beauty of | And now be it known to thee, O beloved one, the beauty of |
| 9912 | whose countenance I love, that during the three years which I | whose countenance I love, that during the three years which I | whose countenance I love, that during the three years which I |
| 9913 | and the sixty-nine governors whom I have gathered together | and the sixty-nine governors whom I have gathered together | and the sixty-nine governors whom I have gathered together |
| 9914 | from all parts of the world, have been sitting here, during these | from all parts of the world, have been sitting here, during these | from all parts of the world, have been sitting here, during these |
| 9915 | three years I say, we have not heard such a word as ‘Christian’ | three years I say, we have not heard such a word as ‘Christian’ | three years I say, we have not heard such a word as ‘Christian’ |
| 9916 | uttered throughout the whole world until this moment. I know | uttered throughout the whole world until this moment. I know | uttered throughout the whole world until this moment. I know |
| 9917 | in my heart that thou art most noble, and that thou art mighty | in my heart that thou art most noble, and that thou art mighty | in my heart that thou art most noble, and that thou art mighty |
| 9918 | in thy strength and in the multitude of thy riches; but neither | in thy strength and in the multitude of thy riches; but neither | in thy strength and in the multitude of thy riches; but neither |
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| 9922 | the other governors, nor the multitudes which surround them will | the other governors, nor the multitudes which surround them will | the other governors, nor the multitudes which surround them will |
| 9923 | ragard thee with the same respect. But now, let the matter be | ragard thee with the same respect. But now, let the matter be | ragard thee with the same respect. But now, let the matter be |
| 9924 | pianifest to thee, O noble one, it is not only we and the gover- [100] | pianifest to thee, O noble one, it is not only we and the gover- [100] | pianifest to thee, O noble one, it is not only we and the gover- [100] |
| 9925 | pors that thou hast despised, but thou hast also despised the | pors that thou hast despised, but thou hast also despised the | pors that thou hast despised, but thou hast also despised the |
| 9926 | righteous gods themselves; it is meet therefore for thee to repent, | righteous gods themselves; it is meet therefore for thee to repent, | righteous gods themselves; it is meet therefore for thee to repent, |
| 9927 | end to be changed in heart, and to worship the gods that they | end to be changed in heart, and to worship the gods that they | end to be changed in heart, and to worship the gods that they |
| 9928 | 1iay forgive thee thy first ignorance. As for us and the governors, | 1iay forgive thee thy first ignorance. As for us and the governors, | 1iay forgive thee thy first ignorance. As for us and the governors, |
| 9929 | ye will take thee to ourselves as one of our beloved sons, and | ye will take thee to ourselves as one of our beloved sons, and | ye will take thee to ourselves as one of our beloved sons, and |
| 9930 | thou shalt receive from the gods and from us all the greatest | thou shalt receive from the gods and from us all the greatest | thou shalt receive from the gods and from us all the greatest |
| 9931 | honours and imperial rank; and thou shalt be ruler over ten fine | honours and imperial rank; and thou shalt be ruler over ten fine | honours and imperial rank; and thou shalt be ruler over ten fine |
| 9932 | cities with their suburbs from whatever part of the world thou | cities with their suburbs from whatever part of the world thou | cities with their suburbs from whatever part of the world thou |
| 9933 | phalt choose them.” Saint George the truly blessed man answered | phalt choose them.” Saint George the truly blessed man answered | phalt choose them.” Saint George the truly blessed man answered |
| 9934 | ind said to him, “Cursed art thou, and the lawless governors | ind said to him, “Cursed art thou, and the lawless governors | ind said to him, “Cursed art thou, and the lawless governors |
| 9935 | who are with thee, and the foul idols to which thou givest the | who are with thee, and the foul idols to which thou givest the | who are with thee, and the foul idols to which thou givest the |
| 9936 | hame of gods! they are not gods but devils, perish thou and | hame of gods! they are not gods but devils, perish thou and | hame of gods! they are not gods but devils, perish thou and |
| 9937 | they together!” And the governor was enraged, and said to him, | they together!” And the governor was enraged, and said to him, | they together!” And the governor was enraged, and said to him, |
| 9938 | I spoke to thee as a father speaking to his son, and I advised | I spoke to thee as a father speaking to his son, and I advised | I spoke to thee as a father speaking to his son, and I advised |
| 9939 | thee for thine own honour and welfare; and thou hast despised | thee for thine own honour and welfare; and thou hast despised | thee for thine own honour and welfare; and thou hast despised |
| 9940 | us like a stupid and silly man. But tell me, Whence comest | us like a stupid and silly man. But tell me, Whence comest | us like a stupid and silly man. But tell me, Whence comest |
| 9941 | thou? What is thy name? What is the name of thy god? What | thou? What is thy name? What is the name of thy god? What | thou? What is thy name? What is the name of thy god? What |
| 9942 | are the names of thy parents who brought thee into the world? | are the names of thy parents who brought thee into the world? | are the names of thy parents who brought thee into the world? |
| 9943 | Why hast thou come hither?” Now the blessed man did not | Why hast thou come hither?” Now the blessed man did not | Why hast thou come hither?” Now the blessed man did not |
| 9944 | wish to reveal his name nor the lofty rank of his parents. And | wish to reveal his name nor the lofty rank of his parents. And | wish to reveal his name nor the lofty rank of his parents. And |
| 9945 | the governor and all the other governors said to Saint George, | the governor and all the other governors said to Saint George, | the governor and all the other governors said to Saint George, |
| 9946 | #O beautiful youth, we adjure thee by Jesus Christ, whom thou | #O beautiful youth, we adjure thee by Jesus Christ, whom thou | #O beautiful youth, we adjure thee by Jesus Christ, whom thou |
| 9947 | allest God, to tell us what is thy name, and the name of thy | allest God, to tell us what is thy name, and the name of thy | allest God, to tell us what is thy name, and the name of thy |
| 9948 | arents, and the name of thy city, if those who begat thee are | arents, and the name of thy city, if those who begat thee are | arents, and the name of thy city, if those who begat thee are |
| 9949 | live, if thou hast brother or sister, what thou seekest and for | live, if thou hast brother or sister, what thou seekest and for | live, if thou hast brother or sister, what thou seekest and for |
| 9950 | hat purpose thou hast come to this city?” Now because they | hat purpose thou hast come to this city?” Now because they | hat purpose thou hast come to this city?” Now because they |
| 9951 | ad adjured Saint George by the name of Christ, he declared, | ad adjured Saint George by the name of Christ, he declared, | ad adjured Saint George by the name of Christ, he declared, |
| 9952 | aying, “Inasmuch as ye have adjured me by the name of my | aying, “Inasmuch as ye have adjured me by the name of my | aying, “Inasmuch as ye have adjured me by the name of my |
| 9953 | od I am unable to hide anything from you. I am a Christian, | od I am unable to hide anything from you. I am a Christian, | od I am unable to hide anything from you. I am a Christian, |
| 9954 | nd the son of a Christian, and no one of my family was ever an | nd the son of a Christian, and no one of my family was ever an | nd the son of a Christian, and no one of my family was ever an |
| 9955 | dolator. My father was Anastasius the governor of Melitene, | dolator. My father was Anastasius the governor of Melitene, | dolator. My father was Anastasius the governor of Melitene, |
| 9956 | bs was the son of John the chief governor of Cappadocia. When | bs was the son of John the chief governor of Cappadocia. When | bs was the son of John the chief governor of Cappadocia. When |
| 9957 | EE emperor saw the valour of my father Anastasius, he demanded | EE emperor saw the valour of my father Anastasius, he demanded | EE emperor saw the valour of my father Anastasius, he demanded |
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| 9959 | him from his father John, the governor of Cappadocia, and ap | him from his father John, the governor of Cappadocia, and ap | him from his father John, the governor of Cappadocia, and ap |
| 9960 | pointed him governor over Melitene and the whole country o | pointed him governor over Melitene and the whole country o | pointed him governor over Melitene and the whole country o |
| 9961 | Palestine. My father Anastasius was twenty-five years of ag | Palestine. My father Anastasius was twenty-five years of ag | Palestine. My father Anastasius was twenty-five years of ag |
| 9962 | when he received the office of governor, and-the emperor gay | when he received the office of governor, and-the emperor gay | when he received the office of governor, and-the emperor gay |
| 9963 | him a company of three thousand armed soldiers for the main | him a company of three thousand armed soldiers for the main | him a company of three thousand armed soldiers for the main |
| 9964 | tenance of his authority over the whole country of Palestine. An | tenance of his authority over the whole country of Palestine. An | tenance of his authority over the whole country of Palestine. An |
| 9965 | Anastasius sought out a noble lady, after the superior rank of thi | Anastasius sought out a noble lady, after the superior rank of thi | Anastasius sought out a noble lady, after the superior rank of thi |
| 9966 | people of Melitene, among the great ones of the town, whom hf | people of Melitene, among the great ones of the town, whom hf | people of Melitene, among the great ones of the town, whom hf |
| 9967 | might take to wife in holy wedlock. And they advised him | might take to wife in holy wedlock. And they advised him | might take to wife in holy wedlock. And they advised him |
| 9968 | saying, ‘In all this city there is no one meet for thy rank am | saying, ‘In all this city there is no one meet for thy rank am | saying, ‘In all this city there is no one meet for thy rank am |
| 9969 | dignity and greatness except Kira Theogndsta, the daughter o | dignity and greatness except Kira Theogndsta, the daughter o | dignity and greatness except Kira Theogndsta, the daughter o |
| 9970 | Dionysius, the count of Diospolis, who is associated with th| | Dionysius, the count of Diospolis, who is associated with th| | Dionysius, the count of Diospolis, who is associated with th| |
| 9971 | rule of your majesty, for she is a virgin aged eighteen years | rule of your majesty, for she is a virgin aged eighteen years | rule of your majesty, for she is a virgin aged eighteen years |
| 9972 | and there is no one [of like rank] in the whole country of Meliten| | and there is no one [of like rank] in the whole country of Meliten| | and there is no one [of like rank] in the whole country of Meliten| |
| 9973 | except her father and his house.” And Anastasius commanded | except her father and his house.” And Anastasius commanded | except her father and his house.” And Anastasius commanded |
| 9974 | and they straightway brought her father Dionysius, and he gav | and they straightway brought her father Dionysius, and he gav | and they straightway brought her father Dionysius, and he gav |
| 9975 | him her dowry—twice her weight in gold—and many presents | him her dowry—twice her weight in gold—and many presents | him her dowry—twice her weight in gold—and many presents |
| 9976 | and male and female servants. To her he gave raiment an | and male and female servants. To her he gave raiment an | and male and female servants. To her he gave raiment an |
| 9977 | gardens and fields and vineyards which could not be confiscated | gardens and fields and vineyards which could not be confiscated | gardens and fields and vineyards which could not be confiscated |
| 9978 | and he took her to wife, and he loved her exceedingly so tha | and he took her to wife, and he loved her exceedingly so tha | and he took her to wife, and he loved her exceedingly so tha |
| 9979 | he forgot Cappadocia and his parents; and he lived in Palestin | he forgot Cappadocia and his parents; and he lived in Palestin | he forgot Cappadocia and his parents; and he lived in Palestin |
| 9980 | until God visited him there. When my mother, Kira Theogndsta | until God visited him there. When my mother, Kira Theogndsta | until God visited him there. When my mother, Kira Theogndsta |
| 9981 | the noble lady, bore me to him, he called my name George afte | the noble lady, bore me to him, he called my name George afte | the noble lady, bore me to him, he called my name George afte |
| 9982 | his father’s father. And again my mother bore him my tw | his father’s father. And again my mother bore him my tw | his father’s father. And again my mother bore him my tw |
| 9983 | sisters, the name of the one was Kasia and that of the othe | sisters, the name of the one was Kasia and that of the othe | sisters, the name of the one was Kasia and that of the othe |
| 9984 | Mathrona. My blessed father, Anastasius the governor, went fi | Mathrona. My blessed father, Anastasius the governor, went fi | Mathrona. My blessed father, Anastasius the governor, went fi |
| 9985 | his rest and left me when I was ten years old; one of my sister | his rest and left me when I was ten years old; one of my sister | his rest and left me when I was ten years old; one of my sister |
| 9986 | was six years old and the other two. After this another gover | was six years old and the other two. After this another gover | was six years old and the other two. After this another gover |
| 9987 | nor whose name was Justus, was appointed in the room of mj | nor whose name was Justus, was appointed in the room of mj | nor whose name was Justus, was appointed in the room of mj |
| 9988 | father, and he took the place of my blessed father to me; hi | father, and he took the place of my blessed father to me; hi | father, and he took the place of my blessed father to me; hi |
| 9989 | moreover appointed me general over five thousand soldiers, an | moreover appointed me general over five thousand soldiers, an | moreover appointed me general over five thousand soldiers, an |
| 9990 | wrote my name to the king to receive three thousand pieces 0 | wrote my name to the king to receive three thousand pieces 0 | wrote my name to the king to receive three thousand pieces 0 |
| 9991 | money every month, and he knew nothing of what was in hi | money every month, and he knew nothing of what was in hi | money every month, and he knew nothing of what was in hi |
| 9992 | house, except what he ate and drank, for it was I who ruled hi | house, except what he ate and drank, for it was I who ruled hi | house, except what he ate and drank, for it was I who ruled hi |
| 9993 | possession and his house; and he betrothed me to his daughte | possession and his house; and he betrothed me to his daughte | possession and his house; and he betrothed me to his daughte |
| 9994 | that I might take her to wife in happy wedlock. And while hi | that I might take her to wife in happy wedlock. And while hi | that I might take her to wife in happy wedlock. And while hi |
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| 9997 | ¥as purposing to carry out our marriage the time of all men | ¥as purposing to carry out our marriage the time of all men | ¥as purposing to carry out our marriage the time of all men |
| 9998 | tame upon him, and he departed from the sojourning of this | tame upon him, and he departed from the sojourning of this | tame upon him, and he departed from the sojourning of this |
| 9999 | rain life, and I buried him in the sepulchre of my blessed fathers; | rain life, and I buried him in the sepulchre of my blessed fathers; | rain life, and I buried him in the sepulchre of my blessed fathers; |
| 10000 | nay God grant them everlasting rest, Amen! As for myself, I | nay God grant them everlasting rest, Amen! As for myself, I | nay God grant them everlasting rest, Amen! As for myself, I |
| 10001 | :arried out my military duties satisfactorily, and by the skilful | :arried out my military duties satisfactorily, and by the skilful | :arried out my military duties satisfactorily, and by the skilful |
| 10002 | rorking of my lands and the generosity! of my mother, I acquired | rorking of my lands and the generosity! of my mother, I acquired | rorking of my lands and the generosity! of my mother, I acquired |
| 10003 | realth, and with wealth came honours, and then in a ship of | realth, and with wealth came honours, and then in a ship of | realth, and with wealth came honours, and then in a ship of |
| 10004 | ny own I came with my servants to this city to present gifts | ny own I came with my servants to this city to present gifts | ny own I came with my servants to this city to present gifts |
| 10005 | ind offerings to you and the other governors that ye might make | ind offerings to you and the other governors that ye might make | ind offerings to you and the other governors that ye might make |
| 10006 | fae governor in the room of my fathers who have passed away. | fae governor in the room of my fathers who have passed away. | fae governor in the room of my fathers who have passed away. |
| 10007 | But when I saw that ye had forsaken the God of heaven and | But when I saw that ye had forsaken the God of heaven and | But when I saw that ye had forsaken the God of heaven and |
| 10008 | arth who had granted royalty unto you and that ye served | arth who had granted royalty unto you and that ye served | arth who had granted royalty unto you and that ye served |
| 10009 | Satan, T said in my heart, ‘Let every kingdom which proceedeth | Satan, T said in my heart, ‘Let every kingdom which proceedeth | Satan, T said in my heart, ‘Let every kingdom which proceedeth |
| 10010 | rom Satan and his children—which ye are—perish’! And I | rom Satan and his children—which ye are—perish’! And I | rom Satan and his children—which ye are—perish’! And I |
| 10011 | save all my gifts and possessions to the lesser brethren of my | save all my gifts and possessions to the lesser brethren of my | save all my gifts and possessions to the lesser brethren of my |
| 10012 | Lord Jesus Christ, who were more worthy of them than you, and | Lord Jesus Christ, who were more worthy of them than you, and | Lord Jesus Christ, who were more worthy of them than you, and |
| 10013 | [ came to you to chide your folly, for the things which ye wor- | [ came to you to chide your folly, for the things which ye wor- | [ came to you to chide your folly, for the things which ye wor- |
| 10014 | ship are not gods, but foul devils. Now, behold, I will inform | ship are not gods, but foul devils. Now, behold, I will inform | ship are not gods, but foul devils. Now, behold, I will inform |
| 10015 | jou of the whole matter, I am. a Christian boldly, and I believe | jou of the whole matter, I am. a Christian boldly, and I believe | jou of the whole matter, I am. a Christian boldly, and I believe |
| 10016 | m my Lord Jesus Christ; whatsoever ye desire to do unto me, | m my Lord Jesus Christ; whatsoever ye desire to do unto me, | m my Lord Jesus Christ; whatsoever ye desire to do unto me, |
| 10017 | that do.” | that do.” | that do.” |
| 10018 | ‘When the governors heard from him that he came from | ‘When the governors heard from him that he came from | ‘When the governors heard from him that he came from |
| 10019 | Melitene of Cappadocia, and that he was the son of the chief | Melitene of Cappadocia, and that he was the son of the chief | Melitene of Cappadocia, and that he was the son of the chief |
| 10020 | governor, they were afraid. And they spake to him with flattering | governor, they were afraid. And they spake to him with flattering | governor, they were afraid. And they spake to him with flattering |
| 10021 | words, saying, “O youth, we know thy rank and the good birth | words, saying, “O youth, we know thy rank and the good birth | words, saying, “O youth, we know thy rank and the good birth |
| 10022 | of thy ancestors, come now, listen to us, and let our advice be | of thy ancestors, come now, listen to us, and let our advice be | of thy ancestors, come now, listen to us, and let our advice be |
| 10023 | acceptable unto thee. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, that thou | acceptable unto thee. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, that thou | acceptable unto thee. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, that thou |
| 10024 | mayest receive from them not only tile office of governor held | mayest receive from them not only tile office of governor held | mayest receive from them not only tile office of governor held |
| 10025 | by thy ancestors, but also the rulership over the whole world which | by thy ancestors, but also the rulership over the whole world which | by thy ancestors, but also the rulership over the whole world which |
| 10026 | we will give thee. Furthermore, next in order to these governors | we will give thee. Furthermore, next in order to these governors | we will give thee. Furthermore, next in order to these governors |
| 10027 | Bresent, thou shalt appoint whomsoever thou pleasest to be counts | Bresent, thou shalt appoint whomsoever thou pleasest to be counts | Bresent, thou shalt appoint whomsoever thou pleasest to be counts |
| 10028 | in every province of the whole world, and they shall be generals | in every province of the whole world, and they shall be generals | in every province of the whole world, and they shall be generals |
| 10029 | and commanders and leaders under thy authority in every place.” | and commanders and leaders under thy authority in every place.” | and commanders and leaders under thy authority in every place.” |
| 10030 | The just man answered, and said, “This counsel of yours is ex- | The just man answered, and said, “This counsel of yours is ex- | The just man answered, and said, “This counsel of yours is ex- |
| 10031 | ⲓ Rea ⲡϯⲙⲁϯ. | ⲓ̀ Rea ⲡ̀ϯⲙⲁϯ. | ì Rea p̀timati. |
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| 10033 | ceedingly wicked, for it would lead me to destruction with you | | ceedingly wicked, for it would lead me to destruction with you | | ceedingly wicked, for it would lead me to destruction with you | |
| 10034 | And now, O lawless ones, tell me to what god ye desire me a | And now, O lawless ones, tell me to what god ye desire me a | And now, O lawless ones, tell me to what god ye desire me a |
| 10035 | offer sacrifice?” Dadianus replied, “George, we wish thee t | offer sacrifice?” Dadianus replied, “George, we wish thee t | offer sacrifice?” Dadianus replied, “George, we wish thee t |
| 10036 | offer sacrifice to Apollo who spread out the heavens.” The blessed | offer sacrifice to Apollo who spread out the heavens.” The blessed | offer sacrifice to Apollo who spread out the heavens.” The blessed |
| 10037 | man answered, “If Apollo had in truth spread out the heavens | man answered, “If Apollo had in truth spread out the heavens | man answered, “If Apollo had in truth spread out the heavens |
| 10038 | thou couldst rightly have called him ‘God’; and if Poseidon ha | thou couldst rightly have called him ‘God’; and if Poseidon ha | thou couldst rightly have called him ‘God’; and if Poseidon ha |
| 10039 | in truth made fast the earth thou couldst rightly have called hi | in truth made fast the earth thou couldst rightly have called hi | in truth made fast the earth thou couldst rightly have called hi |
| 10040 | ‘God’ likewise. Art thou not ashamed, O godless, wicked on | ‘God’ likewise. Art thou not ashamed, O godless, wicked on | ‘God’ likewise. Art thou not ashamed, O godless, wicked on |
| 10041 | and dragon of hell, to call this impure and diabolical idol b | and dragon of hell, to call this impure and diabolical idol b | and dragon of hell, to call this impure and diabolical idol b |
| 10042 | the name of ‘God’? I will now make mention of some of thi | the name of ‘God’? I will now make mention of some of thi | the name of ‘God’? I will now make mention of some of thi |
| 10043 | saints, not for thy sake nor for the sake of the godless governor | saints, not for thy sake nor for the sake of the godless governor | saints, not for thy sake nor for the sake of the godless governor |
| 10044 | who are sitting with thee, but for the sake of these multitude | who are sitting with thee, but for the sake of these multitude | who are sitting with thee, but for the sake of these multitude |
| 10045 | who are here present. To whom, O governor, wouldst thou com | who are here present. To whom, O governor, wouldst thou com | who are here present. To whom, O governor, wouldst thou com |
| 10046 | pare Apollo? Wouldst thou compare him to the great Peter | pare Apollo? Wouldst thou compare him to the great Peter | pare Apollo? Wouldst thou compare him to the great Peter |
| 10047 | the Arch-apostle to whom were given the keys of the kingdo | the Arch-apostle to whom were given the keys of the kingdo | the Arch-apostle to whom were given the keys of the kingdo |
| 10048 | of heaven? Or wouldst thou compare him to the mighty Elija | of heaven? Or wouldst thou compare him to the mighty Elija | of heaven? Or wouldst thou compare him to the mighty Elija |
| 10049 | the Tishbite who was an angel upon earth, and who was take | the Tishbite who was an angel upon earth, and who was take | the Tishbite who was an angel upon earth, and who was take |
| 10050 | up to heaven in chariots of fire? Is he not more excellent tha: | up to heaven in chariots of fire? Is he not more excellent tha: | up to heaven in chariots of fire? Is he not more excellent tha: |
| 10051 | the wicked sorcerer Poseidon? or Smaraktos (Scamandros?) th | the wicked sorcerer Poseidon? or Smaraktos (Scamandros?) th | the wicked sorcerer Poseidon? or Smaraktos (Scamandros?) th |
| 10052 | profane who worked enchantment by fire? and who lived wit | profane who worked enchantment by fire? and who lived wit | profane who worked enchantment by fire? and who lived wit |
| 10053 | the defiled one, whom they call Timetia (Demeter?) who gav | the defiled one, whom they call Timetia (Demeter?) who gav | the defiled one, whom they call Timetia (Demeter?) who gav |
| 10054 | birth to the Saraphin the sea warriors, who on account of thei | birth to the Saraphin the sea warriors, who on account of thei | birth to the Saraphin the sea warriors, who on account of thei |
| 10055 | deeds were cast in to the abyss of the sea? In whom wouldst tho | deeds were cast in to the abyss of the sea? In whom wouldst tho | deeds were cast in to the abyss of the sea? In whom wouldst tho |
| 10056 | believe, O king, in Jezebel who slew the prophets, or in the mo | believe, O king, in Jezebel who slew the prophets, or in the mo | believe, O king, in Jezebel who slew the prophets, or in the mo |
| 10057 | exalted Virgin Mary who bore us our Lord Jesus Christ? B | exalted Virgin Mary who bore us our Lord Jesus Christ? B | exalted Virgin Mary who bore us our Lord Jesus Christ? B |
| 10058 | ashamed then, O foolish one, for thy wicked and impure gods | ashamed then, O foolish one, for thy wicked and impure gods | ashamed then, O foolish one, for thy wicked and impure gods |
| 10059 | are devils.” | are devils.” | are devils.” |
| 10060 | When Dadianus the governor heard these things he wa | When Dadianus the governor heard these things he wa | When Dadianus the governor heard these things he wa |
| 10061 | greatly enraged, and he commanded them to strip off the clothes | greatly enraged, and he commanded them to strip off the clothes | greatly enraged, and he commanded them to strip off the clothes |
| 10062 | which he had on and to tie a girdle round his loins and to hang | which he had on and to tie a girdle round his loins and to hang | which he had on and to tie a girdle round his loins and to hang |
| 10063 | him upon the wooden horse and to torture him until his bones | him upon the wooden horse and to torture him until his bones | him upon the wooden horse and to torture him until his bones |
| 10064 | protruded through his skin. Now he was twenty-one years and | protruded through his skin. Now he was twenty-one years and | protruded through his skin. Now he was twenty-one years and |
| 10065 | three months old, and it was on the first day of the new moon | three months old, and it was on the first day of the new moon | three months old, and it was on the first day of the new moon |
| 10066 | of Pharmathi that they began to torture the righteous man. And | of Pharmathi that they began to torture the righteous man. And | of Pharmathi that they began to torture the righteous man. And |
| 10067 | his holy body was disfigured with blood; but the blessed man | his holy body was disfigured with blood; but the blessed man | his holy body was disfigured with blood; but the blessed man |
| 10068 | bore such fearful sufferings as these with patience and fortitude. | bore such fearful sufferings as these with patience and fortitude. | bore such fearful sufferings as these with patience and fortitude. |
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| 10070 | And they forced iron boots upon his feet and drove iron nails | And they forced iron boots upon his feet and drove iron nails | And they forced iron boots upon his feet and drove iron nails |
| 10071 | irto them; and his blood flowed forth like water. And again | irto them; and his blood flowed forth like water. And again | irto them; and his blood flowed forth like water. And again |
| 10072 | they threw him upon his back, and laid a stone weighing six | they threw him upon his back, and laid a stone weighing six | they threw him upon his back, and laid a stone weighing six |
| 10073 | hindred pounds (?) upon his belly until it burst asunder and | hindred pounds (?) upon his belly until it burst asunder and | hindred pounds (?) upon his belly until it burst asunder and |
| 10074 | his bowels poured forth upon the ground. And they beat upon | his bowels poured forth upon the ground. And they beat upon | his bowels poured forth upon the ground. And they beat upon |
| 10075 | his head with iron-headed bars until his brains poured out through | his head with iron-headed bars until his brains poured out through | his head with iron-headed bars until his brains poured out through |
| 10076 | bis nostrils white like milk. But he was of good cheer in all | bis nostrils white like milk. But he was of good cheer in all | bis nostrils white like milk. But he was of good cheer in all |
| 10077 | t1ese sufferings, for Christ strengthened his soul within him. And | t1ese sufferings, for Christ strengthened his soul within him. And | t1ese sufferings, for Christ strengthened his soul within him. And |
| 10078 | again they brought iron knives the edges of which were like saws, | again they brought iron knives the edges of which were like saws, | again they brought iron knives the edges of which were like saws, |
| 10079 | and they sawed his flesh into shreds with them; and Dadianus | and they sawed his flesh into shreds with them; and Dadianus | and they sawed his flesh into shreds with them; and Dadianus |
| 10080 | commanded them to bring salt and strong vinegar, and to pour | commanded them to bring salt and strong vinegar, and to pour | commanded them to bring salt and strong vinegar, and to pour |
| 10081 | them upon his wounds. Then he made them lacerate his body | them upon his wounds. Then he made them lacerate his body | them upon his wounds. Then he made them lacerate his body |
| 10082 | with hair bands until his bones protruded, and his flesh fell in | with hair bands until his bones protruded, and his flesh fell in | with hair bands until his bones protruded, and his flesh fell in |
| 10083 | pieces, on the ground; but the blessed man did not die, for | pieces, on the ground; but the blessed man did not die, for | pieces, on the ground; but the blessed man did not die, for |
| 10084 | Giod strengthened his spirit within him. And they threw him | Giod strengthened his spirit within him. And they threw him | Giod strengthened his spirit within him. And they threw him |
| 10085 | lpon a wooden bed, and they drove twenty nails through his | lpon a wooden bed, and they drove twenty nails through his | lpon a wooden bed, and they drove twenty nails through his |
| 10086 | body into the wooden bed; and they lifted him up senseless, and | body into the wooden bed; and they lifted him up senseless, and | body into the wooden bed; and they lifted him up senseless, and |
| 10087 | parried him into the prison. And multitudes of those who were | parried him into the prison. And multitudes of those who were | parried him into the prison. And multitudes of those who were |
| 10088 | standing by in those days wept for his beauty and his stature | standing by in those days wept for his beauty and his stature | standing by in those days wept for his beauty and his stature |
| 10089 | und his youth, saying to each other, “Alas for the beauty of this | und his youth, saying to each other, “Alas for the beauty of this | und his youth, saying to each other, “Alas for the beauty of this |
| 10090 | youth from Melitene, and the comeliness of his noble body which | youth from Melitene, and the comeliness of his noble body which | youth from Melitene, and the comeliness of his noble body which |
| 10091 | these lawless ones are destroying with fearful tortures, such as | these lawless ones are destroying with fearful tortures, such as | these lawless ones are destroying with fearful tortures, such as |
| 10092 | they have brought upon him this night.” And when they had | they have brought upon him this night.” And when they had | they have brought upon him this night.” And when they had |
| 10093 | gone to their homes they spake to their wives and children, say- | gone to their homes they spake to their wives and children, say- | gone to their homes they spake to their wives and children, say- |
| 10094 | ing, “Verily we have to-day seen with our eyes in what manner | ing, “Verily we have to-day seen with our eyes in what manner | ing, “Verily we have to-day seen with our eyes in what manner |
| 10095 | and in what form..........”; and the whole city was talking | and in what form..........”; and the whole city was talking | and in what form..........”; and the whole city was talking |
| 10096 | about him that night. | about him that night. | about him that night. |
| 10097 | i And it came to pass that an angel of light appeared to him in | i And it came to pass that an angel of light appeared to him in | i And it came to pass that an angel of light appeared to him in |
| 10098 | prison in the middle of the night, and there was a great earth- | prison in the middle of the night, and there was a great earth- | prison in the middle of the night, and there was a great earth- |
| 10099 | quake and the city was moved to its very foundations. And | quake and the city was moved to its very foundations. And | quake and the city was moved to its very foundations. And |
| 10100 | behold God came into the prison with thousands of his holy | behold God came into the prison with thousands of his holy | behold God came into the prison with thousands of his holy |
| 10101 | langels, and the whole place was filled with exceeding precious | langels, and the whole place was filled with exceeding precious | langels, and the whole place was filled with exceeding precious |
| 10102 | 1. And God called to Saint George, saying, “George, my | 1. And God called to Saint George, saying, “George, my | 1. And God called to Saint George, saying, “George, my |
| 10103 | [beloved, rise up healed and without corruption, from the couch | [beloved, rise up healed and without corruption, from the couch | [beloved, rise up healed and without corruption, from the couch |
| 10104 | lon which thou sleepest;’ and he straightway leaped up without | lon which thou sleepest;’ and he straightway leaped up without | lon which thou sleepest;’ and he straightway leaped up without |
| 10105 | lany pain in his body, and he was like one who had risen up | lany pain in his body, and he was like one who had risen up | lany pain in his body, and he was like one who had risen up |
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| 10110 | from a royal feast. Then he cast himself down and worshippe¢ | from a royal feast. Then he cast himself down and worshippe¢ | from a royal feast. Then he cast himself down and worshippe¢ |
| 10111 | the Lord, but He took him by the hand and raised him up, anc | the Lord, but He took him by the hand and raised him up, anc | the Lord, but He took him by the hand and raised him up, anc |
| 10112 | saluted him lovingly, and laid His hand upon all his body, an¢ | saluted him lovingly, and laid His hand upon all his body, an¢ | saluted him lovingly, and laid His hand upon all his body, an¢ |
| 10113 | filled him with strength, and said to him, “O beloved one, by | filled him with strength, and said to him, “O beloved one, by | filled him with strength, and said to him, “O beloved one, by |
| 10114 | strong and of good cheer, for I will be with thee until thou has | strong and of good cheer, for I will be with thee until thou has | strong and of good cheer, for I will be with thee until thou has |
| 10115 | put to shame these lawless kings. I swear by Myself, O Georg | put to shame these lawless kings. I swear by Myself, O Georg | put to shame these lawless kings. I swear by Myself, O Georg |
| 10116 | My beloved, that as there has never arisen among those born o | My beloved, that as there has never arisen among those born o | My beloved, that as there has never arisen among those born o |
| 10117 | women one greater than John the Baptist, so there shall neve | women one greater than John the Baptist, so there shall neve | women one greater than John the Baptist, so there shall neve |
| 10118 | be any one among the martyrs that can be compared with thee | be any one among the martyrs that can be compared with thee | be any one among the martyrs that can be compared with thee |
| 10119 | or be like unto thee. And behold these seventy lawless king | or be like unto thee. And behold these seventy lawless king | or be like unto thee. And behold these seventy lawless king |
| 10120 | shall torture thee for seven years, and thou shalt do many might] | shall torture thee for seven years, and thou shalt do many might] | shall torture thee for seven years, and thou shalt do many might] |
| 10121 | deeds, and shalt die three times, and I will raise thee up again | deeds, and shalt die three times, and I will raise thee up again | deeds, and shalt die three times, and I will raise thee up again |
| 10122 | but on the fourth time I will come to thee on a cloud of ligh | but on the fourth time I will come to thee on a cloud of ligh | but on the fourth time I will come to thee on a cloud of ligh |
| 10123 | with the celestial hosts and the Prophets and the Apostles and thy | with the celestial hosts and the Prophets and the Apostles and thy | with the celestial hosts and the Prophets and the Apostles and thy |
| 10124 | holy Martyrs, and I will bring thee to the place of safe keeping | holy Martyrs, and I will bring thee to the place of safe keeping | holy Martyrs, and I will bring thee to the place of safe keeping |
| 10125 | which I have prepared for thee.” When the Saviour had sai | which I have prepared for thee.” When the Saviour had sai | which I have prepared for thee.” When the Saviour had sai |
| 10126 | these words to him, He gave him the salutation of peace an¢ | these words to him, He gave him the salutation of peace an¢ | these words to him, He gave him the salutation of peace an¢ |
| 10127 | filled him ful! of joy; and He went up to heaven with His angels | filled him ful! of joy; and He went up to heaven with His angels | filled him ful! of joy; and He went up to heaven with His angels |
| 10128 | And the blessed man was looking after Him and rejoicing greatly | And the blessed man was looking after Him and rejoicing greatly | And the blessed man was looking after Him and rejoicing greatly |
| 10129 | and blessing God until day-break by reason of the words whicl | and blessing God until day-break by reason of the words whicl | and blessing God until day-break by reason of the words whicl |
| 10130 | God had spoken to him. - When it was morning, the lawlesi | God had spoken to him. - When it was morning, the lawlesi | God had spoken to him. - When it was morning, the lawlesi |
| 10131 | governor and those who were with him commanded that the | governor and those who were with him commanded that the | governor and those who were with him commanded that the |
| 10132 | should go into the prison and see if the righteous man was alivg | should go into the prison and see if the righteous man was alivg | should go into the prison and see if the righteous man was alivg |
| 10133 | [109] or not. When they opened the door of the prison they saw the | [109] or not. When they opened the door of the prison they saw the | [109] or not. When they opened the door of the prison they saw the |
| 10134 | — saint standing up praying, and his face shone like the, sun, ang | — saint standing up praying, and his face shone like the, sun, ang | — saint standing up praying, and his face shone like the, sun, ang |
| 10135 | <= they marvelled greatly and ran and told the governor everything | <= they marvelled greatly and ran and told the governor everything | <= they marvelled greatly and ran and told the governor everything |
| 10136 | and they commanded them to bring him up on the oy | and they commanded them to bring him up on the oy | and they commanded them to bring him up on the oy |
| 10137 | ‘While they were bringing him the saint said, “My God, my Go | ‘While they were bringing him the saint said, “My God, my Go | ‘While they were bringing him the saint said, “My God, my Go |
| 10138 | hasten to me, O my God, why hast thou forsaken me, my God | hasten to me, O my God, why hast thou forsaken me, my God | hasten to me, O my God, why hast thou forsaken me, my God |
| 10139 | haste thee to deliver me.” When he had come to the tribune | haste thee to deliver me.” When he had come to the tribune | haste thee to deliver me.” When he had come to the tribune |
| 10140 | he said, “O tribune, O tribune, I and my Lord Jesus Chris | he said, “O tribune, O tribune, I and my Lord Jesus Chris | he said, “O tribune, O tribune, I and my Lord Jesus Chris |
| 10141 | have come to thee and thy Apollo.” And when the lawless one | have come to thee and thy Apollo.” And when the lawless one | have come to thee and thy Apollo.” And when the lawless one |
| 10142 | saw him they marvelled, and said to him, “How is it that n( | saw him they marvelled, and said to him, “How is it that n( | saw him they marvelled, and said to him, “How is it that n( |
| 10143 | harm has come to thee? and who has healed thee?” The righteous | harm has come to thee? and who has healed thee?” The righteous | harm has come to thee? and who has healed thee?” The righteous |
| 10144 | man said to them, “O lawless ones, Ye are not worthy, to hea | man said to them, “O lawless ones, Ye are not worthy, to hea | man said to them, “O lawless ones, Ye are not worthy, to hea |
| 10145 | with your profane ears the name of Him that has healed me.} | with your profane ears the name of Him that has healed me.} | with your profane ears the name of Him that has healed me.} |
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| 10147 | Then Dadianus was furious with rage, and commanded them to | Then Dadianus was furious with rage, and commanded them to | Then Dadianus was furious with rage, and commanded them to |
| 10148 | tie the saint to four high stakes and to give him four hundred | tie the saint to four high stakes and to give him four hundred | tie the saint to four high stakes and to give him four hundred |
| 10149 | lashes on his back, and after that to turn him round, and to | lashes on his back, and after that to turn him round, and to | lashes on his back, and after that to turn him round, and to |
| 10150 | give him four hundred lashes on his belly; and his lacerated | give him four hundred lashes on his belly; and his lacerated | give him four hundred lashes on his belly; and his lacerated |
| 10151 | ilesh fell to the ground piece by piece and his blood ran like | ilesh fell to the ground piece by piece and his blood ran like | ilesh fell to the ground piece by piece and his blood ran like |
| 10152 | ‘vater. And Dadianus made them bring hot ashes and lay them | ‘vater. And Dadianus made them bring hot ashes and lay them | ‘vater. And Dadianus made them bring hot ashes and lay them |
| 10153 | on his body, and pour vinegar and naphtha over his flesh; and | on his body, and pour vinegar and naphtha over his flesh; and | on his body, and pour vinegar and naphtha over his flesh; and |
| 10154 | '1e caused eight soldiers and five military tribunes to watch over | '1e caused eight soldiers and five military tribunes to watch over | '1e caused eight soldiers and five military tribunes to watch over |
| 10155 | {aim in prison until the next day. Now the fire was kindling in | {aim in prison until the next day. Now the fire was kindling in | {aim in prison until the next day. Now the fire was kindling in |
| 10156 | ie whole body of the blessed man, and he was in great suffering. | ie whole body of the blessed man, and he was in great suffering. | ie whole body of the blessed man, and he was in great suffering. |
| 10157 | And the Lord Jesus Christ saw his sufferings and that he was | And the Lord Jesus Christ saw his sufferings and that he was | And the Lord Jesus Christ saw his sufferings and that he was |
| 10158 | unable to speak at all, and came down from the summit of heaven | unable to speak at all, and came down from the summit of heaven | unable to speak at all, and came down from the summit of heaven |
| 10159 | and spake with him, saying, “I am strengthening thee, O My beloved | and spake with him, saying, “I am strengthening thee, O My beloved | and spake with him, saying, “I am strengthening thee, O My beloved |
| 10160 | George, stand forth from all thy sufferings and be of good cheer, | George, stand forth from all thy sufferings and be of good cheer, | George, stand forth from all thy sufferings and be of good cheer, |
| 10161 | for I am with thee.” And the righteous man arose, and God laid | for I am with thee.” And the righteous man arose, and God laid | for I am with thee.” And the righteous man arose, and God laid |
| 10162 | His hand upon all his body and healed him, and He gave him | His hand upon all his body and healed him, and He gave him | His hand upon all his body and healed him, and He gave him |
| 10163 | the salutation of peace, and went up to heaven in glory and | the salutation of peace, and went up to heaven in glory and | the salutation of peace, and went up to heaven in glory and |
| 10164 | honour; and the blessed man sang psalms in prison until the | honour; and the blessed man sang psalms in prison until the | honour; and the blessed man sang psalms in prison until the |
| 10165 | morning. When the soldiers and the tribunes who were guarding | morning. When the soldiers and the tribunes who were guarding | morning. When the soldiers and the tribunes who were guarding |
| 10166 | him saw what had happened to the saint and that he was strong | him saw what had happened to the saint and that he was strong | him saw what had happened to the saint and that he was strong |
| 10167 | [they marvelled and told the governors. Dadianus the governor | [they marvelled and told the governors. Dadianus the governor | [they marvelled and told the governors. Dadianus the governor |
| 10168 | said, “George is an arch-magician, but I will hear no more of | said, “George is an arch-magician, but I will hear no more of | said, “George is an arch-magician, but I will hear no more of |
| 10169 | him until I can bring an arch-magician more powerful than he.” | him until I can bring an arch-magician more powerful than he.” | him until I can bring an arch-magician more powerful than he.” |
| 10170 | And he straightway sat down and wrote a rescript, saying, “Da- | And he straightway sat down and wrote a rescript, saying, “Da- | And he straightway sat down and wrote a rescript, saying, “Da- |
| 10171 | |dianus the governor writes to the whole world, greeting. Let | |dianus the governor writes to the whole world, greeting. Let | |dianus the governor writes to the whole world, greeting. Let |
| 10172 | [oy magician who has power to put an end to the magic of the | [oy magician who has power to put an end to the magic of the | [oy magician who has power to put an end to the magic of the |
| 10173 | [Christians come hither to me, and I will give him one hundred | [Christians come hither to me, and I will give him one hundred | [Christians come hither to me, and I will give him one hundred |
| 10174 | [pounds of gold, and two hundred pieces of silver, and every sort | [pounds of gold, and two hundred pieces of silver, and every sort | [pounds of gold, and two hundred pieces of silver, and every sort |
| 10175 | |of possession, and he shall be second in my kingdom;” and this | |of possession, and he shall be second in my kingdom;” and this | |of possession, and he shall be second in my kingdom;” and this |
| 10176 | reseript was read in every place. And behold there appeared | reseript was read in every place. And behold there appeared | reseript was read in every place. And behold there appeared |
| 10177 | etre the governor a magician, whose name was Athanasius, | etre the governor a magician, whose name was Athanasius, | etre the governor a magician, whose name was Athanasius, |
| 10178 | |Saying, “0 king, live for ever! Command this man called George | |Saying, “0 king, live for ever! Command this man called George | |Saying, “0 king, live for ever! Command this man called George |
| 10179 | {to perform something before thee, and I will destroy his magic.” | {to perform something before thee, and I will destroy his magic.” | {to perform something before thee, and I will destroy his magic.” |
| 10180 | | Dadianus rejoiced greatly and said to the magician, “What thing | | Dadianus rejoiced greatly and said to the magician, “What thing | | Dadianus rejoiced greatly and said to the magician, “What thing |
| 10181 | {wilt thou do in my presence that I may know that thou canst | {wilt thou do in my presence that I may know that thou canst | {wilt thou do in my presence that I may know that thou canst |
| 10182 | lovercome the magic of this Christian?” Athanasius said to the | lovercome the magic of this Christian?” Athanasius said to the | lovercome the magic of this Christian?” Athanasius said to the |
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| 10185 | governor, “Command them to bring me an ox;” and he com | governor, “Command them to bring me an ox;” and he com | governor, “Command them to bring me an ox;” and he com |
| 10186 | manded them to bring an ox. And Athanasius spoke some words | manded them to bring an ox. And Athanasius spoke some words | manded them to bring an ox. And Athanasius spoke some words |
| 10187 | into the ears of the ox, and he split asunder into two pieces. | into the ears of the ox, and he split asunder into two pieces. | into the ears of the ox, and he split asunder into two pieces. |
| 10188 | The governor laughed and said, “Verily thou art able to van- | The governor laughed and said, “Verily thou art able to van- | The governor laughed and said, “Verily thou art able to van- |
| 10189 | quish the magic of the Christians.” Athanasius said to the go- | quish the magic of the Christians.” Athanasius said to the go- | quish the magic of the Christians.” Athanasius said to the go- |
| 10190 | vernor, “Let them bring me a pair of scales.” And when they | vernor, “Let them bring me a pair of scales.” And when they | vernor, “Let them bring me a pair of scales.” And when they |
| 10191 | had brought them they threw the parts of the ox into the two | had brought them they threw the parts of the ox into the two | had brought them they threw the parts of the ox into the two |
| 10192 | pans of the scales, and they came out equal to one another) | pans of the scales, and they came out equal to one another) | pans of the scales, and they came out equal to one another) |
| 10193 | Then Dadianus the governor caused them to bring Saint Georg | Then Dadianus the governor caused them to bring Saint Georg | Then Dadianus the governor caused them to bring Saint Georg |
| 10194 | to him, and he said to him, “It is for thy sake that I hav | to him, and he said to him, “It is for thy sake that I hav | to him, and he said to him, “It is for thy sake that I hav |
| 10195 | summoned this arch-magician into my kingdom; thou must eithe | summoned this arch-magician into my kingdom; thou must eithe | summoned this arch-magician into my kingdom; thou must eithe |
| 10196 | overcome his magic or he will overcome thine.” Saint Georg | overcome his magic or he will overcome thine.” Saint Georg | overcome his magic or he will overcome thine.” Saint Georg |
| 10197 | said to the governor, “The Christian who has taken refuge in | said to the governor, “The Christian who has taken refuge in | said to the governor, “The Christian who has taken refuge in |
| 10198 | Christ never works magic, O impious one.” And the saint said | Christ never works magic, O impious one.” And the saint said | Christ never works magic, O impious one.” And the saint said |
| 10199 | to the magician, “Hasten, my son, and what thou desirest to do | to the magician, “Hasten, my son, and what thou desirest to do | to the magician, “Hasten, my son, and what thou desirest to do |
| 10200 | unto me, do speedily; for I see that the grace of God has drawn | unto me, do speedily; for I see that the grace of God has drawn | unto me, do speedily; for I see that the grace of God has drawn |
| 10201 | nigh unto thee.” Then Athanasius took a cup and filled it by | nigh unto thee.” Then Athanasius took a cup and filled it by | nigh unto thee.” Then Athanasius took a cup and filled it by |
| 10202 | his magic, and invoked the powerful names of demons over it, | his magic, and invoked the powerful names of demons over it, | his magic, and invoked the powerful names of demons over it, |
| 10203 | and gave it to Saint George to drink; and when he had drunk | and gave it to Saint George to drink; and when he had drunk | and gave it to Saint George to drink; and when he had drunk |
| 10204 | it no evil happened to him at all. Athanasius said, “O George, | it no evil happened to him at all. Athanasius said, “O George, | it no evil happened to him at all. Athanasius said, “O George, |
| 10205 | I will give thee another cup, and if no evil happens to thee I | I will give thee another cup, and if no evil happens to thee I | I will give thee another cup, and if no evil happens to thee I |
| 10206 | myself will believa-on thy God.” And Athanasius the magician | myself will believa-on thy God.” And Athanasius the magician | myself will believa-on thy God.” And Athanasius the magician |
| 10207 | took the cup and pronounced the names of demons more evil than | took the cup and pronounced the names of demons more evil than | took the cup and pronounced the names of demons more evil than |
| 10208 | the first over it, and gave it to the righteous man; and he drank | the first over it, and gave it to the righteous man; and he drank | the first over it, and gave it to the righteous man; and he drank |
| 10209 | it, and no evil happened to him at all. Then Athanasius threw | it, and no evil happened to him at all. Then Athanasius threw | it, and no evil happened to him at all. Then Athanasius threw |
| 10210 | himself down at the feet of the saint, and said to him, “I conjure | himself down at the feet of the saint, and said to him, “I conjure | himself down at the feet of the saint, and said to him, “I conjure |
| 10211 | thee by Jesus Christ to give me the sign of the cross of Jesu | thee by Jesus Christ to give me the sign of the cross of Jesu | thee by Jesus Christ to give me the sign of the cross of Jesu |
| 10212 | ‘Whom thou servest that He may open to me the kingdom of | ‘Whom thou servest that He may open to me the kingdom of | ‘Whom thou servest that He may open to me the kingdom of |
| 10213 | heaven.” When the holy martyr saw his faith, he struck the | heaven.” When the holy martyr saw his faith, he struck the | heaven.” When the holy martyr saw his faith, he struck the |
| 10214 | earth with his foot, and there welled up a stream of water filled | earth with his foot, and there welled up a stream of water filled | earth with his foot, and there welled up a stream of water filled |
| 10215 | with an exceeding precious odour. And the blessed man prayed | with an exceeding precious odour. And the blessed man prayed | with an exceeding precious odour. And the blessed man prayed |
| 10216 | quietly, and Thomas the Apostle came and baptized Athanasius | quietly, and Thomas the Apostle came and baptized Athanasius | quietly, and Thomas the Apostle came and baptized Athanasius |
| 10217 | the magician in the name of the Father and the Son and the | the magician in the name of the Father and the Son and the | the magician in the name of the Father and the Son and the |
| 10218 | Holy Ghost, and he obtained the remission of his sins. And | Holy Ghost, and he obtained the remission of his sins. And | Holy Ghost, and he obtained the remission of his sins. And |
| 10219 | the Apostle gave them the salutation of peace secretly and hid | the Apostle gave them the salutation of peace secretly and hid | the Apostle gave them the salutation of peace secretly and hid |
| 10220 | himself from them; and straightway the fountain of water returned | himself from them; and straightway the fountain of water returned | himself from them; and straightway the fountain of water returned |
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| 10222 | to its place. When the governor and those who were with him | to its place. When the governor and those who were with him | to its place. When the governor and those who were with him |
| 10223 | saw what had happened they were silent and marvelled. And | saw what had happened they were silent and marvelled. And | saw what had happened they were silent and marvelled. And |
| 10224 | Athanasius cried out before the governor, and said, “I am a | Athanasius cried out before the governor, and said, “I am a | Athanasius cried out before the governor, and said, “I am a |
| 10225 | (‘hristian, and I thank God and His servant George, that He | (‘hristian, and I thank God and His servant George, that He | (‘hristian, and I thank God and His servant George, that He |
| 10226 | t ath numbered me—the workman of the eleventh hour—among | t ath numbered me—the workman of the eleventh hour—among | t ath numbered me—the workman of the eleventh hour—among |
| 10227 | lis servants, and I hope that His mercy will receive me through | lis servants, and I hope that His mercy will receive me through | lis servants, and I hope that His mercy will receive me through |
| 10228 | the prayer of George the holy and mighty martyr.” And the | the prayer of George the holy and mighty martyr.” And the | the prayer of George the holy and mighty martyr.” And the |
| 10229 | lawless governors were enraged, and they commanded that Atha- | lawless governors were enraged, and they commanded that Atha- | lawless governors were enraged, and they commanded that Atha- |
| 10230 | uasius should be taken outside the city and have his head cut off | uasius should be taken outside the city and have his head cut off | uasius should be taken outside the city and have his head cut off |
| 10231 | ith the sword: so he consummated his martyrdom on the 23rd | ith the sword: so he consummated his martyrdom on the 23rd | ith the sword: so he consummated his martyrdom on the 23rd |
| 10232 | of the month T6bi,t on the Sabbath day; may his holy blessing be | of the month T6bi,t on the Sabbath day; may his holy blessing be | of the month T6bi,t on the Sabbath day; may his holy blessing be |
| 10233 | with us all for ever and ever, Amen. | with us all for ever and ever, Amen. | with us all for ever and ever, Amen. |
| 10234 | And the righteous man turned to the governor, and said to | And the righteous man turned to the governor, and said to | And the righteous man turned to the governor, and said to |
| 10235 | him, “Do unto me whatsoever thou pleasest.” The governor | him, “Do unto me whatsoever thou pleasest.” The governor | him, “Do unto me whatsoever thou pleasest.” The governor |
| 10236 | answered, “By the gods, O George, I will make an end of thee.” | answered, “By the gods, O George, I will make an end of thee.” | answered, “By the gods, O George, I will make an end of thee.” |
| 10237 | And he made them gather together workmen and materials (?) | And he made them gather together workmen and materials (?) | And he made them gather together workmen and materials (?) |
| 10238 | to make an exceeding high wheel, and he made them fix in it | to make an exceeding high wheel, and he made them fix in it | to make an exceeding high wheel, and he made them fix in it |
| 10239 | one hundred sword blades, each a cubit long, and they filled it | one hundred sword blades, each a cubit long, and they filled it | one hundred sword blades, each a cubit long, and they filled it |
| 10240 | entirely with very sharp iron knives, and drove deadly iron spikes | entirely with very sharp iron knives, and drove deadly iron spikes | entirely with very sharp iron knives, and drove deadly iron spikes |
| 10241 | and hooks into the flat part of the rim of the wheel. And he | and hooks into the flat part of the rim of the wheel. And he | and hooks into the flat part of the rim of the wheel. And he |
| 10242 | caused two flat tables to be made [beneath] the wheel having | caused two flat tables to be made [beneath] the wheel having | caused two flat tables to be made [beneath] the wheel having |
| 10243 | parts filled with spear heads and nails, and parts filled with | parts filled with spear heads and nails, and parts filled with | parts filled with spear heads and nails, and parts filled with |
| 10244 | cooking knives having edges like saws; and there were two poles | cooking knives having edges like saws; and there were two poles | cooking knives having edges like saws; and there were two poles |
| 10245 | of olive wood which fitted into cavities, and twenty men worked | of olive wood which fitted into cavities, and twenty men worked | of olive wood which fitted into cavities, and twenty men worked |
| 10246 | gach pole [to turn the wheel].2 Then Dadianus commanded them | gach pole [to turn the wheel].2 Then Dadianus commanded them | gach pole [to turn the wheel].2 Then Dadianus commanded them |
| 10247 | to bring the blessed man to him, and when they had brought | to bring the blessed man to him, and when they had brought | to bring the blessed man to him, and when they had brought |
| 10248 | him, he said, “Behold, George, if thou wilt worship Apollo thou | him, he said, “Behold, George, if thou wilt worship Apollo thou | him, he said, “Behold, George, if thou wilt worship Apollo thou |
| 10249 | shalt receive a sceptre of royalty from me; but if thou wilt still | shalt receive a sceptre of royalty from me; but if thou wilt still | shalt receive a sceptre of royalty from me; but if thou wilt still |
| 10250 | ee to Christ then look upon this machine which I have made, | ee to Christ then look upon this machine which I have made, | ee to Christ then look upon this machine which I have made, |
| 10251 | nd into which T will cast thee in order to put thy body to the | nd into which T will cast thee in order to put thy body to the | nd into which T will cast thee in order to put thy body to the |
| 10252 | test, O thou valiant soldier!” The saint said, “I belong to Christ; | test, O thou valiant soldier!” The saint said, “I belong to Christ; | test, O thou valiant soldier!” The saint said, “I belong to Christ; |
| 10253 | Tr I, Yo, January 18. | Tr I, Yo, January 18. | Tr I, Yo, January 18. |
| 10254 | 8 2] am not certain that my translation of the description of the wheel | 8 2] am not certain that my translation of the description of the wheel | 8 2] am not certain that my translation of the description of the wheel |
| 10255 | accurate, for there are some words in the Coptic text which are not to be found | accurate, for there are some words in the Coptic text which are not to be found | accurate, for there are some words in the Coptic text which are not to be found |
| 10256 | in the dictionaries and the meanings of which I know not. For the description | in the dictionaries and the meanings of which I know not. For the description | in the dictionaries and the meanings of which I know not. For the description |
| 10257 | of the wheel according to Metaphrastes see Acta Sanctorum, April 23, Appendix | of the wheel according to Metaphrastes see Acta Sanctorum, April 23, Appendix | of the wheel according to Metaphrastes see Acta Sanctorum, April 23, Appendix |
| 10258 | p xiii col. 2. } | p xiii col. 2. } | p xiii col. 2. } |
| 10259 | | | | | | |
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| 10261 | do unto me whatsoever thou wishest.”” Then Dadianus com- | do unto me whatsoever thou wishest.”” Then Dadianus com- | do unto me whatsoever thou wishest.”” Then Dadianus com- |
| 10262 | manded them to put him on the wheel and that forty men wil | manded them to put him on the wheel and that forty men wil | manded them to put him on the wheel and that forty men wil |
| 10263 | make it revolve. When the blessed man saw the instrument o | make it revolve. When the blessed man saw the instrument o | make it revolve. When the blessed man saw the instrument o |
| 10264 | torture which was fixed in the wheel, he feared for himself be- | torture which was fixed in the wheel, he feared for himself be- | torture which was fixed in the wheel, he feared for himself be- |
| 10265 | cause he carried flesh which was exceedingly tender; and h | cause he carried flesh which was exceedingly tender; and h | cause he carried flesh which was exceedingly tender; and h |
| 10266 | said within himself, “I shall not escape with my life this time. | said within himself, “I shall not escape with my life this time. | said within himself, “I shall not escape with my life this time. |
| 10267 | Then he straightway spread out his hands and prayed, saying | Then he straightway spread out his hands and prayed, saying | Then he straightway spread out his hands and prayed, saying |
| 10268 | “I praise Thee, O my Lord Jesus Christ, and I give thanks unto | “I praise Thee, O my Lord Jesus Christ, and I give thanks unto | “I praise Thee, O my Lord Jesus Christ, and I give thanks unto |
| 10269 | Thee that Thou hast esteemed me worthy of the wonderfulnes | Thee that Thou hast esteemed me worthy of the wonderfulnes | Thee that Thou hast esteemed me worthy of the wonderfulnes |
| 10270 | of healthful sufferings, even as they crucified Thee, my Lord | of healthful sufferings, even as they crucified Thee, my Lord | of healthful sufferings, even as they crucified Thee, my Lord |
| 10271 | upon the cross and set Thee between two thieves. And behol | upon the cross and set Thee between two thieves. And behol | upon the cross and set Thee between two thieves. And behol |
| 10272 | they have made a double tearing wheel of torture for me fo | they have made a double tearing wheel of torture for me fo | they have made a double tearing wheel of torture for me fo |
| 10273 | Thy holy name's sake, O my Lord; Hearken now, O Saviour | Thy holy name's sake, O my Lord; Hearken now, O Saviour | Thy holy name's sake, O my Lord; Hearken now, O Saviour |
| 10274 | to Thy servant George. O thou Being unsurpassed from al | to Thy servant George. O thou Being unsurpassed from al | to Thy servant George. O thou Being unsurpassed from al |
| 10275 | time, O Thou unchanging crown of the martyrs, Who hast sprea | time, O Thou unchanging crown of the martyrs, Who hast sprea | time, O Thou unchanging crown of the martyrs, Who hast sprea |
| 10276 | out the heavens like a chamber, Who in wisdom pourest ou | out the heavens like a chamber, Who in wisdom pourest ou | out the heavens like a chamber, Who in wisdom pourest ou |
| 10277 | dew upon all creation when it is parched and dried up; Wh | dew upon all creation when it is parched and dried up; Wh | dew upon all creation when it is parched and dried up; Wh |
| 10278 | hast made the clouds drop down rain upon the earth, on th | hast made the clouds drop down rain upon the earth, on th | hast made the clouds drop down rain upon the earth, on th |
| 10279 | just and unjust alike; Who hast weighed the mountains and hill | just and unjust alike; Who hast weighed the mountains and hill | just and unjust alike; Who hast weighed the mountains and hill |
| 10280 | in a measure and scales; Who hast rebuked the disobedient | in a measure and scales; Who hast rebuked the disobedient | in a measure and scales; Who hast rebuked the disobedient |
| 10281 | wicked, and lawless ones and hast cast them into the lowest an | wicked, and lawless ones and hast cast them into the lowest an | wicked, and lawless ones and hast cast them into the lowest an |
| 10282 | darkest part of Amenti, where they now are in the bonds an | darkest part of Amenti, where they now are in the bonds an | darkest part of Amenti, where they now are in the bonds an |
| 10283 | fire of Amenti and are tortured by wicked dragons, rebuke, | fire of Amenti and are tortured by wicked dragons, rebuke, | fire of Amenti and are tortured by wicked dragons, rebuke, |
| 10284 | my God, all these impious ones, and let nothing stand agains | my God, all these impious ones, and let nothing stand agains | my God, all these impious ones, and let nothing stand agains |
| 10285 | Thy command! O Thou Who in the last days didst appear t | Thy command! O Thou Who in the last days didst appear t | Thy command! O Thou Who in the last days didst appear t |
| 10286 | us upon earth und didst take flesh through the God-bearer, Mar | us upon earth und didst take flesh through the God-bearer, Mar | us upon earth und didst take flesh through the God-bearer, Mar |
| 10287 | the Virgin, by an unfathomable and unknowable mystery; th | the Virgin, by an unfathomable and unknowable mystery; th | the Virgin, by an unfathomable and unknowable mystery; th |
| 10288 | true offspring [of God]; Who didst walk upon the waves of th | true offspring [of God]; Who didst walk upon the waves of th | true offspring [of God]; Who didst walk upon the waves of th |
| 10289 | sea and Whose feet were not wetted by them; Who with five | sea and Whose feet were not wetted by them; Who with five | sea and Whose feet were not wetted by them; Who with five |
| 10290 | loaves of bread didst feed five thousand men, and they were satis{ | loaves of bread didst feed five thousand men, and they were satis{ | loaves of bread didst feed five thousand men, and they were satis{ |
| 10291 | fied; Who didst rebuke the sea and the waves and they subsided | fied; Who didst rebuke the sea and the waves and they subsided | fied; Who didst rebuke the sea and the waves and they subsided |
| 10292 | everywhere, and were obedient unto Thee, for all creation iS | everywhere, and were obedient unto Thee, for all creation iS | everywhere, and were obedient unto Thee, for all creation iS |
| 10293 | Thine; let now Thy mercy come upon us and upon me, thy ser- | Thine; let now Thy mercy come upon us and upon me, thy ser- | Thine; let now Thy mercy come upon us and upon me, thy ser- |
| 10294 | vant George, for with Thee there is mercy, and to Thee and to | vant George, for with Thee there is mercy, and to Thee and to | vant George, for with Thee there is mercy, and to Thee and to |
| 10295 | Thy Good Father and to the Holy Spirit belongeth the glory for | Thy Good Father and to the Holy Spirit belongeth the glory for | Thy Good Father and to the Holy Spirit belongeth the glory for |
| 10296 | ever, Amen.” | ever, Amen.” | ever, Amen.” |
Provenance
Full provenance, licence and citation: part 1.
What the layers are
L0 witness
The text as its witness or edition has it, original spelling; its dialect is a description and is never standardized.
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L0.5 transliteration
For Egyptian texts: the transliteration with the editors' marks turned into the symbols ° * < > _ ^ (ruled 2026-09-10). For papyri: the edition's Leiden marks as the same symbols, and the editors' readings beside the scribe's as ‹scribe→editors› (ruled PAP-3).
For Egyptian texts: the transliteration with the editors' marks turned into the symbols ° * < > _ ^ (ruled 2026-09-10). For papyri: the edition's Leiden marks as the same symbols, and the editors' readings beside the scribe's as ‹scribe→editors› (ruled PAP-3).
L1 Cairene
Standardized Greco-Bohairic spelling and grammar, generated by code from the layer above under the rulings of the project.
Standardized Greco-Bohairic spelling and grammar, generated by code from the layer above under the rulings of the project.
L2 Kemetic
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The Kemetic alphabet, generated by code from L1.
English
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