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Attribution: Budge – The Martyrdom and Miracles of Saint George of Cappadocia (1888); 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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| 10297 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 295 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 295 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 295 |
| 10298 | ‘When he had said, ‘Amen’, they threw him on the wheel and | ‘When he had said, ‘Amen’, they threw him on the wheel and | ‘When he had said, ‘Amen’, they threw him on the wheel and |
| 10299 | bs fell down upon the cutting machine, and they dragged him [116] | bs fell down upon the cutting machine, and they dragged him [116] | bs fell down upon the cutting machine, and they dragged him [116] |
| 10300 | prer it once, and he was speedily put an end to; and his bones | prer it once, and he was speedily put an end to; and his bones | prer it once, and he was speedily put an end to; and his bones |
| 10301 | tad his flesh were destroyed. Then the tyrant cried out before | tad his flesh were destroyed. Then the tyrant cried out before | tad his flesh were destroyed. Then the tyrant cried out before |
| 10302 | t1e governors who were round about him, and said, “There is no | t1e governors who were round about him, and said, “There is no | t1e governors who were round about him, and said, “There is no |
| 10303 | pod save Apollo and Hermes and Zeus and Herakles and Athene | pod save Apollo and Hermes and Zeus and Herakles and Athene | pod save Apollo and Hermes and Zeus and Herakles and Athene |
| 10304 | ind Scamandros and Poseidon: these are they who have esta- | ind Scamandros and Poseidon: these are they who have esta- | ind Scamandros and Poseidon: these are they who have esta- |
| 10305 | tlished the heavens, who give dominion to kings and who make | tlished the heavens, who give dominion to kings and who make | tlished the heavens, who give dominion to kings and who make |
| 10306 | the mighty to have power upon earth. Where is now Saint | the mighty to have power upon earth. Where is now Saint | the mighty to have power upon earth. Where is now Saint |
| 10307 | (teorge’s God, whom the magistrates of the Jews slew? why has | (teorge’s God, whom the magistrates of the Jews slew? why has | (teorge’s God, whom the magistrates of the Jews slew? why has |
| 10308 | He not come to deliver him out of my hands?” And Dadianus | He not come to deliver him out of my hands?” And Dadianus | He not come to deliver him out of my hands?” And Dadianus |
| 10309 | rommanded them to take the fragments of his bones and flesh, | rommanded them to take the fragments of his bones and flesh, | rommanded them to take the fragments of his bones and flesh, |
| 10310 | ind the earth which had drunk his holy blood, and to throw them | ind the earth which had drunk his holy blood, and to throw them | ind the earth which had drunk his holy blood, and to throw them |
| 10311 | into a dry, waterless pit; and they piled up dirt over it, saying, | into a dry, waterless pit; and they piled up dirt over it, saying, | into a dry, waterless pit; and they piled up dirt over it, saying, |
| 10312 | {Lest the Christians find a fragment of his body, and work miracles | {Lest the Christians find a fragment of his body, and work miracles | {Lest the Christians find a fragment of his body, and work miracles |
| 10313 | therewith.” And Dadianus and the sixty-nine governors arose, | therewith.” And Dadianus and the sixty-nine governors arose, | therewith.” And Dadianus and the sixty-nine governors arose, |
| 10314 | and went in to eat, rejoicing that they had overcome their enemy. | and went in to eat, rejoicing that they had overcome their enemy. | and went in to eat, rejoicing that they had overcome their enemy. |
| 10315 | Then straightway the whole air became black and the sky | Then straightway the whole air became black and the sky | Then straightway the whole air became black and the sky |
| 10316 | was covered with clouds, and there were thunders and lightnings, | was covered with clouds, and there were thunders and lightnings, | was covered with clouds, and there were thunders and lightnings, |
| 10317 | and the whole earth shook to its foundations. And the holy | and the whole earth shook to its foundations. And the holy | and the whole earth shook to its foundations. And the holy |
| 10318 | archangel Michael blew with his trumpet, and the Lord came | archangel Michael blew with his trumpet, and the Lord came | archangel Michael blew with his trumpet, and the Lord came |
| 10319 | upon a chariot of the Cherubim with thousands of angels, and | upon a chariot of the Cherubim with thousands of angels, and | upon a chariot of the Cherubim with thousands of angels, and |
| 10320 | stood by the pit. And the Lord said to Michael, “Speak unto | stood by the pit. And the Lord said to Michael, “Speak unto | stood by the pit. And the Lord said to Michael, “Speak unto |
| 10321 | this pit, saying, ‘Give me the blood and the bones and the flesh | this pit, saying, ‘Give me the blood and the bones and the flesh | this pit, saying, ‘Give me the blood and the bones and the flesh |
| 10322 | and the pieces of the righteous man George’, for he said, ‘I shall | and the pieces of the righteous man George’, for he said, ‘I shall | and the pieces of the righteous man George’, for he said, ‘I shall |
| 10323 | not escape with my life this time’, that he may understand with | not escape with my life this time’, that he may understand with | not escape with my life this time’, that he may understand with |
| 10324 | all his heart that I am the God of Abraham, and the God of | all his heart that I am the God of Abraham, and the God of | all his heart that I am the God of Abraham, and the God of |
| 10325 | Isaac, and the God of Jacob;” and Michael laid them before | Isaac, and the God of Jacob;” and Michael laid them before | Isaac, and the God of Jacob;” and Michael laid them before |
| 10326 | Him. And the Lord took the bones in His hand, saying, “O my | Him. And the Lord took the bones in His hand, saying, “O my | Him. And the Lord took the bones in His hand, saying, “O my |
| 10327 | son George, the hand which fashioned Adam is now about to | son George, the hand which fashioned Adam is now about to | son George, the hand which fashioned Adam is now about to |
| 10328 | fashion thee, my beloved.” And He breathed into him and gave | fashion thee, my beloved.” And He breathed into him and gave | fashion thee, my beloved.” And He breathed into him and gave |
| 10329 | him the breath of life; and Saint George arose from the dead; | him the breath of life; and Saint George arose from the dead; | him the breath of life; and Saint George arose from the dead; |
| 10330 | and the Lord embraced him and gave him the salutation of peace, | and the Lord embraced him and gave him the salutation of peace, | and the Lord embraced him and gave him the salutation of peace, |
| 10331 | [and went up to heaven; and Saint George was looking after Him. | [and went up to heaven; and Saint George was looking after Him. | [and went up to heaven; and Saint George was looking after Him. |
| 10332 | | And he arose and came to the lawless governors and the | | And he arose and came to the lawless governors and the | | And he arose and came to the lawless governors and the |
| 10333 | soldiers who had thrown him into the pit, and said to them, | soldiers who had thrown him into the pit, and said to them, | soldiers who had thrown him into the pit, and said to them, |
| 10334 | | | | | | |
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| 10335 | 296 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. | 296 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. | 296 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. |
| 10336 | “Know, O lawless omnes, that I am George whom ye slew and | “Know, O lawless omnes, that I am George whom ye slew and | “Know, O lawless omnes, that I am George whom ye slew and |
| 10337 | cast into the pit.” When the impious Dadianus had considered | cast into the pit.” When the impious Dadianus had considered | cast into the pit.” When the impious Dadianus had considered |
| 10338 | him, he said to the soldiers, “It is his shade.” Magnentius the | him, he said to the soldiers, “It is his shade.” Magnentius the | him, he said to the soldiers, “It is his shade.” Magnentius the |
| 10339 | governor of Armenia said, “It is not his shade, but it is like | governor of Armenia said, “It is not his shade, but it is like | governor of Armenia said, “It is not his shade, but it is like |
| 10340 | him.” Anatolius the general said to them, “Are ye not ashamed, | him.” Anatolius the general said to them, “Are ye not ashamed, | him.” Anatolius the general said to them, “Are ye not ashamed, |
| 10341 | O godless ones, to hide the truth? Verily this is George, the | O godless ones, to hide the truth? Verily this is George, the | O godless ones, to hide the truth? Verily this is George, the |
| 10342 | servant of the living God, whom my Lord Jesus Christ, the | servant of the living God, whom my Lord Jesus Christ, the | servant of the living God, whom my Lord Jesus Christ, the |
| 10343 | Son of the living God, has raised up from the dead; and there- | Son of the living God, has raised up from the dead; and there- | Son of the living God, has raised up from the dead; and there- |
| 10344 | fore I, and all the soldiers who march with me, believe on my | fore I, and all the soldiers who march with me, believe on my | fore I, and all the soldiers who march with me, believe on my |
| 10345 | Lord Jesus Christ.” Then the impious Dadianus was enraged | Lord Jesus Christ.” Then the impious Dadianus was enraged | Lord Jesus Christ.” Then the impious Dadianus was enraged |
| 10346 | and commanded them to take them outside the city, and to | and commanded them to take them outside the city, and to | and commanded them to take them outside the city, and to |
| 10347 | divide them into ten parts, and to slay them with the sword. In | divide them into ten parts, and to slay them with the sword. In | divide them into ten parts, and to slay them with the sword. In |
| 10348 | this manner they consummated their martyrdom on the twenty- | this manner they consummated their martyrdom on the twenty- | this manner they consummated their martyrdom on the twenty- |
| 10349 | third day of the month Mechir, and received their incorruptible | third day of the month Mechir, and received their incorruptible | third day of the month Mechir, and received their incorruptible |
| 10350 | ϯ Now there were martyred three thousand soldiers | ϯ Now there were martyred three thousand soldiers | ti Now there were martyred three thousand soldiers |
| 10351 | Anatolius the general and nine thousand people of the multitude | Anatolius the general and nine thousand people of the multitude | Anatolius the general and nine thousand people of the multitude |
| 10352 | who were standing by, male and female, and Saint George stood | | who were standing by, male and female, and Saint George stood | | who were standing by, male and female, and Saint George stood | |
| 10353 | by comforting them all until they had nobly consummated their | by comforting them all until they had nobly consummated their | by comforting them all until they had nobly consummated their |
| 10354 | martyrdom: may their holy blessing be with us all for ever, | martyrdom: may their holy blessing be with us all for ever, | martyrdom: may their holy blessing be with us all for ever, |
| 10355 | Amen. | Amen. | Amen. |
| 10356 | After these things Dadianus commanded them to throw him | | After these things Dadianus commanded them to throw him | | After these things Dadianus commanded them to throw him | |
| 10357 | on to an iron bed and to fasten him to it by stakes driven | | on to an iron bed and to fasten him to it by stakes driven | | on to an iron bed and to fasten him to it by stakes driven | |
| 10358 | through his back. Then he made them fill a brazen vessel with! | through his back. Then he made them fill a brazen vessel with! | through his back. Then he made them fill a brazen vessel with! |
| 10359 | lead and heat it until the lead was as liquid as water, and he | lead and heat it until the lead was as liquid as water, and he | lead and heat it until the lead was as liquid as water, and he |
| 10360 | made them open the mouth of the Saint and pour it boiling hot | | made them open the mouth of the Saint and pour it boiling hot | | made them open the mouth of the Saint and pour it boiling hot | |
| 10361 | into his belly; but no harm happened to him. Then the impious | into his belly; but no harm happened to him. Then the impious | into his belly; but no harm happened to him. Then the impious |
| 10362 | one commanded them to pull the stakes out of his body and to} | one commanded them to pull the stakes out of his body and to} | one commanded them to pull the stakes out of his body and to} |
| 10363 | hang him up, head downwards, from the branch of a tree, and | | hang him up, head downwards, from the branch of a tree, and | | hang him up, head downwards, from the branch of a tree, and | |
| 10364 | to tie a stone to his neck: and he passed ten days and ten nights | to tie a stone to his neck: and he passed ten days and ten nights | to tie a stone to his neck: and he passed ten days and ten nights |
| 10365 | hanging down until his blood ran out of his nose like water. | hanging down until his blood ran out of his nose like water. | hanging down until his blood ran out of his nose like water. |
| 10366 | When ten days had gone by Dadianus the tyrant took him down, | When ten days had gone by Dadianus the tyrant took him down, | When ten days had gone by Dadianus the tyrant took him down, |
| 10367 | and there was a little breath left in him. = And he made them | and there was a little breath left in him. = And he made them | and there was a little breath left in him. = And he made them |
| 10368 | lay him upon the ground and hack his body with a sword from | lay him upon the ground and hack his body with a sword from | lay him upon the ground and hack his body with a sword from |
| 10369 | the sole of his foot to the crown of his head; and they hacked | the sole of his foot to the crown of his head; and they hacked | the sole of his foot to the crown of his head; and they hacked |
| 10370 | him to pieces. Then he made them beat his head with hatchets | him to pieces. Then he made them beat his head with hatchets | him to pieces. Then he made them beat his head with hatchets |
| 10371 | until it split asunder, and they cut off the top of his head and | until it split asunder, and they cut off the top of his head and | until it split asunder, and they cut off the top of his head and |
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| 10373 | lis legs with axes. And he made them bring a large red-hot | lis legs with axes. And he made them bring a large red-hot | lis legs with axes. And he made them bring a large red-hot |
| 10374 | iron rod and thrust it through his right ear, and some servants | iron rod and thrust it through his right ear, and some servants | iron rod and thrust it through his right ear, and some servants |
| 10375 | came and drove it through his head until it came out on the | came and drove it through his head until it came out on the | came and drove it through his head until it came out on the |
| 10376 | other side: and they lifted him up like one dead to carry him to | other side: and they lifted him up like one dead to carry him to | other side: and they lifted him up like one dead to carry him to |
| 10377 | the prison. Now the righteous man was in prison, and was | the prison. Now the righteous man was in prison, and was | the prison. Now the righteous man was in prison, and was |
| 10378 | «uffering great pain by reason of the tortures of his holy body, | «uffering great pain by reason of the tortures of his holy body, | «uffering great pain by reason of the tortures of his holy body, |
| 10379 | and at the third hour of the night when the holy man was in | and at the third hour of the night when the holy man was in | and at the third hour of the night when the holy man was in |
| 10380 | agony the Lord Jesus Christ came to him in prison with His | agony the Lord Jesus Christ came to him in prison with His | agony the Lord Jesus Christ came to him in prison with His |
| 10381 | Joly angels, and the whole prison was full of light. And the | Joly angels, and the whole prison was full of light. And the | Joly angels, and the whole prison was full of light. And the |
| 10382 | Lord said to him, “George, behold I command thee to arise and | Lord said to him, “George, behold I command thee to arise and | Lord said to him, “George, behold I command thee to arise and |
| 10383 | stand upon thy feet healed;” and he straightway arose, and he | stand upon thy feet healed;” and he straightway arose, and he | stand upon thy feet healed;” and he straightway arose, and he |
| 10384 | was whole. And the Lord embraced him, and laid His hand | was whole. And the Lord embraced him, and laid His hand | was whole. And the Lord embraced him, and laid His hand |
| 10385 | upon his whole body, and filled him with comfort, and said to | upon his whole body, and filled him with comfort, and said to | upon his whole body, and filled him with comfort, and said to |
| 10386 | him, “Arise and go to these impious governors and put them and | him, “Arise and go to these impious governors and put them and | him, “Arise and go to these impious governors and put them and |
| 10387 | their gods to shame; be of good cheer and fear not, for I am | their gods to shame; be of good cheer and fear not, for I am | their gods to shame; be of good cheer and fear not, for I am |
| 10388 | with thee always. And I say unto thee, O beloved George, that | with thee always. And I say unto thee, O beloved George, that | with thee always. And I say unto thee, O beloved George, that |
| 10389 | there shall be joy in heaven over thy endurance, and the angels | there shall be joy in heaven over thy endurance, and the angels | there shall be joy in heaven over thy endurance, and the angels |
| 10390 | shall rejoice over thy good fight. Behold now thou shalt endure | shall rejoice over thy good fight. Behold now thou shalt endure | shall rejoice over thy good fight. Behold now thou shalt endure |
| 10391 | the tortures of these impious governors for six years, and shalt | the tortures of these impious governors for six years, and shalt | the tortures of these impious governors for six years, and shalt |
| 10392 | die [thrice]; but the third time I Myself will come with My holy | die [thrice]; but the third time I Myself will come with My holy | die [thrice]; but the third time I Myself will come with My holy |
| 10393 | angels and will receive thy soul, and will make thee to lie down | angels and will receive thy soul, and will make thee to lie down | angels and will receive thy soul, and will make thee to lie down |
| 10394 | in the bosom of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the Paradise | in the bosom of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the Paradise | in the bosom of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the Paradise |
| 10395 | of their joy;” and. when the Lord had spoken these things to him, | of their joy;” and. when the Lord had spoken these things to him, | of their joy;” and. when the Lord had spoken these things to him, |
| 10396 | He gave him the salutation of peace and went up to heaven in | He gave him the salutation of peace and went up to heaven in | He gave him the salutation of peace and went up to heaven in |
| 10397 | glory, and Saint George was looking after Him. And he passed | glory, and Saint George was looking after Him. And he passed | glory, and Saint George was looking after Him. And he passed |
| 10398 | the whole night in prayer until the day broke. | the whole night in prayer until the day broke. | the whole night in prayer until the day broke. |
| 10399 | When the morning came, the lawless governors commanded | When the morning came, the lawless governors commanded | When the morning came, the lawless governors commanded |
| 10400 | them to bring Saint George to the tribune. Magnentius the | them to bring Saint George to the tribune. Magnentius the | them to bring Saint George to the tribune. Magnentius the |
| 10401 | governor said to him, “O George, I want to see a sign at thy | governor said to him, “O George, I want to see a sign at thy | governor said to him, “O George, I want to see a sign at thy |
| 10402 | hands, and [if thou do it] verily, by my lord the Sun and by the | hands, and [if thou do it] verily, by my lord the Sun and by the | hands, and [if thou do it] verily, by my lord the Sun and by the |
| 10403 | Moon and by Artemis the mother of all the gods, I will believe | Moon and by Artemis the mother of all the gods, I will believe | Moon and by Artemis the mother of all the gods, I will believe |
| 10404 | upon thy God, Jesus Christ.” [Saint George said to him,] “I | upon thy God, Jesus Christ.” [Saint George said to him,] “I | upon thy God, Jesus Christ.” [Saint George said to him,] “I |
| 10405 | know that thou dost never speak the truth, but tell me what | know that thou dost never speak the truth, but tell me what | know that thou dost never speak the truth, but tell me what |
| 10406 | thou wouldst ask now.” The governor said to him, “Behold | thou wouldst ask now.” The governor said to him, “Behold | thou wouldst ask now.” The governor said to him, “Behold |
| 10407 | there are seventy thrones here [made] of different sorts of wood, | there are seventy thrones here [made] of different sorts of wood, | there are seventy thrones here [made] of different sorts of wood, |
| 10408 | of which some bear fruit, and some do not. If these, through | of which some bear fruit, and some do not. If these, through | of which some bear fruit, and some do not. If these, through |
| 10409 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
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| 10412 | thy prayer, bud and put forth roots, and the trees which bear | thy prayer, bud and put forth roots, and the trees which bear | thy prayer, bud and put forth roots, and the trees which bear |
| 10413 | fruit are distinguished from these which do not, I will believe o | fruit are distinguished from these which do not, I will believe o | fruit are distinguished from these which do not, I will believe o |
| 10414 | thy God Jesus.” And straightway Saint George bowed his knee | thy God Jesus.” And straightway Saint George bowed his knee | thy God Jesus.” And straightway Saint George bowed his knee |
| 10415 | r1e1jand prayed to God. When he had said ‘Amen’, the Spirit cam | r1e1jand prayed to God. When he had said ‘Amen’, the Spirit cam | r1e1jand prayed to God. When he had said ‘Amen’, the Spirit cam |
| 10416 | upon the thrones and they budded and put forth roots. Those | upon the thrones and they budded and put forth roots. Those | upon the thrones and they budded and put forth roots. Those |
| 10417 | which bore forth leaves and fruit, and those which did not bea | which bore forth leaves and fruit, and those which did not bea | which bore forth leaves and fruit, and those which did not bea |
| 10418 | fruit sprouted with leaves [only]. When Dadianus and the othe | fruit sprouted with leaves [only]. When Dadianus and the othe | fruit sprouted with leaves [only]. When Dadianus and the othe |
| 10419 | impious governors had seen what had happened through th | impious governors had seen what had happened through th | impious governors had seen what had happened through th |
| 10420 | righteous man, they were greatly ashamed, and they cried ou | righteous man, they were greatly ashamed, and they cried ou | righteous man, they were greatly ashamed, and they cried ou |
| 10421 | saying, “A great god art thou, O Apollo, for thou manifestes | saying, “A great god art thou, O Apollo, for thou manifestes | saying, “A great god art thou, O Apollo, for thou manifestes |
| 10422 | thy power in dry wood.” | thy power in dry wood.” | thy power in dry wood.” |
| 10423 | And the lawless governor commanded them to put Sain | And the lawless governor commanded them to put Sain | And the lawless governor commanded them to put Sain |
| 10424 | George upon a brass bed and he made them bring two iron nails | George upon a brass bed and he made them bring two iron nails | George upon a brass bed and he made them bring two iron nails |
| 10425 | each a cubit long, and make them red hot and drive them throug! | each a cubit long, and make them red hot and drive them throug! | each a cubit long, and make them red hot and drive them throug! |
| 10426 | his two shoulders into the bed; so the righteous man was pinne | his two shoulders into the bed; so the righteous man was pinne | his two shoulders into the bed; so the righteous man was pinne |
| 10427 | to the bed. Then he made them bring an artificer to split hi | to the bed. Then he made them bring an artificer to split hi | to the bed. Then he made them bring an artificer to split hi |
| 10428 | head open with an iron axe, and he made them pour boilin | head open with an iron axe, and he made them pour boilin | head open with an iron axe, and he made them pour boilin |
| 10429 | pitch through the opening until it filled his belly and ran ou | pitch through the opening until it filled his belly and ran ou | pitch through the opening until it filled his belly and ran ou |
| 10430 | through his mouth(?) and ears and from under him. And im- | through his mouth(?) and ears and from under him. And im- | through his mouth(?) and ears and from under him. And im- |
| 10431 | mediately the fire kindled in his head and in all his body he | mediately the fire kindled in his head and in all his body he | mediately the fire kindled in his head and in all his body he |
| 10432 | became as a dead man. And they drew the nails out of his | became as a dead man. And they drew the nails out of his | became as a dead man. And they drew the nails out of his |
| 10433 | shoulders! and cast him into a brass ‘ox’, and they heated the | shoulders! and cast him into a brass ‘ox’, and they heated the | shoulders! and cast him into a brass ‘ox’, and they heated the |
| 10434 | ‘ox’ which the blessed man was in for three days with vine an | ‘ox’ which the blessed man was in for three days with vine an | ‘ox’ which the blessed man was in for three days with vine an |
| 10435 | cypress wood. And the Lord looked upon the sufferings of th | cypress wood. And the Lord looked upon the sufferings of th | cypress wood. And the Lord looked upon the sufferings of th |
| 10436 | righteous man and came to him upon a cloud, and extinguishe | righteous man and came to him upon a cloud, and extinguishe | righteous man and came to him upon a cloud, and extinguishe |
| 10437 | the fire under him, and healed all his body; and the brazen ‘ox | the fire under him, and healed all his body; and the brazen ‘ox | the fire under him, and healed all his body; and the brazen ‘ox |
| 10438 | split asunder. And the blessed George came forth like one wh | split asunder. And the blessed George came forth like one wh | split asunder. And the blessed George came forth like one wh |
| 10439 | had been bathing in a bath, and the Lord embraced him, an | had been bathing in a bath, and the Lord embraced him, an | had been bathing in a bath, and the Lord embraced him, an |
| 10440 | filled him with strength, and gave him the salutation of peace, | filled him with strength, and gave him the salutation of peace, | filled him with strength, and gave him the salutation of peace, |
| 10441 | and went up to heaven in glory; and Saint George was looking | and went up to heaven in glory; and Saint George was looking | and went up to heaven in glory; and Saint George was looking |
| 10442 | after bim. Then the blessed man stood up before the governors | after bim. Then the blessed man stood up before the governors | after bim. Then the blessed man stood up before the governors |
| 10443 | without -any blemish upon him. And when the multitude saw | without -any blemish upon him. And when the multitude saw | without -any blemish upon him. And when the multitude saw |
| 10444 | what had happened they cried out, “One is the God of George, | what had happened they cried out, “One is the God of George, | what had happened they cried out, “One is the God of George, |
| 10445 | O Jesus Christ, help us.” Then the governors caused the multi- | O Jesus Christ, help us.” Then the governors caused the multi- | O Jesus Christ, help us.” Then the governors caused the multi- |
| 10446 | : Read NEQX(n? : : | : Read NEQX(n? : : | : Read NEQX(n? : : |
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| 10448 | ude which stood round about them to be beheaded with the | ude which stood round about them to be beheaded with the | ude which stood round about them to be beheaded with the |
| 10449 | word: thus five thousand souls consummated their martyrdom | word: thus five thousand souls consummated their martyrdom | word: thus five thousand souls consummated their martyrdom |
| 10450 | 1d received the crown of life on the tenth day of Phamendth.! | 1d received the crown of life on the tenth day of Phamendth.! | 1d received the crown of life on the tenth day of Phamendth.! |
| 10451 | ‘nd the holy man was encouraging them until they consummated | ‘nd the holy man was encouraging them until they consummated | ‘nd the holy man was encouraging them until they consummated |
| 10452 | reir martyrdom in the peace of God, Amen. | reir martyrdom in the peace of God, Amen. | reir martyrdom in the peace of God, Amen. |
| 10453 | After these things the governors commanded them to bring | After these things the governors commanded them to bring | After these things the governors commanded them to bring |
| 10454 | undles of thick vine stakes which they sharpened with knives, and | undles of thick vine stakes which they sharpened with knives, and | undles of thick vine stakes which they sharpened with knives, and |
| 10455 | hen they had set the righteous man upon a stone, they stuck them | hen they had set the righteous man upon a stone, they stuck them | hen they had set the righteous man upon a stone, they stuck them |
| 10456 | ito his holy body, and they gashed his thighs and stuck them | ito his holy body, and they gashed his thighs and stuck them | ito his holy body, and they gashed his thighs and stuck them |
| 10457 | 1 them. Then they pulled out the nails of his hands and feet, | 1 them. Then they pulled out the nails of his hands and feet, | 1 them. Then they pulled out the nails of his hands and feet, |
| 10458 | nd pricked the places with the sticks, moreover the attendants | nd pricked the places with the sticks, moreover the attendants | nd pricked the places with the sticks, moreover the attendants |
| 10459 | rust two sharp sticks up his nostrils into his head. Then they | rust two sharp sticks up his nostrils into his head. Then they | rust two sharp sticks up his nostrils into his head. Then they |
| 10460 | olled him on the stone and the sticks went into his holy body | olled him on the stone and the sticks went into his holy body | olled him on the stone and the sticks went into his holy body |
| 10461 | ntil his blood ran down upon the ground like a stream of water; | | ntil his blood ran down upon the ground like a stream of water; | | ntil his blood ran down upon the ground like a stream of water; | |
| 10462 | nd the righteous man suffered greatly during this torture. And | nd the righteous man suffered greatly during this torture. And | nd the righteous man suffered greatly during this torture. And |
| 10463 | hen he made them fasten him by his back to a plank of wood | hen he made them fasten him by his back to a plank of wood | hen he made them fasten him by his back to a plank of wood |
| 10464 | nd put another plank on his belly, and they nailed the two | nd put another plank on his belly, and they nailed the two | nd put another plank on his belly, and they nailed the two |
| 10465 | lanks together and so held the saint fast between them; and | lanks together and so held the saint fast between them; and | lanks together and so held the saint fast between them; and |
| 10466 | hey brought a huge iron saw and sawed him in two from his | hey brought a huge iron saw and sawed him in two from his | hey brought a huge iron saw and sawed him in two from his |
| 10467 | ead to his feet; so he gave up the ghost. And immediately | ead to his feet; so he gave up the ghost. And immediately | ead to his feet; so he gave up the ghost. And immediately |
| 10468 | fhe governors saw he was dead they commanded a large brass | fhe governors saw he was dead they commanded a large brass | fhe governors saw he was dead they commanded a large brass |
| 10469 | auldron to be brought, and the body of the saint with his blood | auldron to be brought, and the body of the saint with his blood | auldron to be brought, and the body of the saint with his blood |
| 10470 | nd all his flesh and anything of it that had adhered to the | nd all his flesh and anything of it that had adhered to the | nd all his flesh and anything of it that had adhered to the |
| 10471 | ticks and the teeth of the saw to be thrown into it. Then they | ticks and the teeth of the saw to be thrown into it. Then they | ticks and the teeth of the saw to be thrown into it. Then they |
| 10472 | arew lead and asphalt and pitch (?) into it until the flames | arew lead and asphalt and pitch (?) into it until the flames | arew lead and asphalt and pitch (?) into it until the flames |
| 10473 | jounted up to a height of more than fifteen cubits. Now the | jounted up to a height of more than fifteen cubits. Now the | jounted up to a height of more than fifteen cubits. Now the |
| 10474 | auldron was placed in a pit dug in the earth to the depth of | auldron was placed in a pit dug in the earth to the depth of | auldron was placed in a pit dug in the earth to the depth of |
| 10475 | iirty cubits. And the governors commanded them to pile up | iirty cubits. And the governors commanded them to pile up | iirty cubits. And the governors commanded them to pile up |
| 10476 | arth over the cauldron and the pit to the height of nine cubits, | arth over the cauldron and the pit to the height of nine cubits, | arth over the cauldron and the pit to the height of nine cubits, |
| 10477 | nd they built a fortress for the governors over the pit, saying, | nd they built a fortress for the governors over the pit, saying, | nd they built a fortress for the governors over the pit, saying, |
| 10478 | That the Christians may not find the least particle of one of | That the Christians may not find the least particle of one of | That the Christians may not find the least particle of one of |
| 10479 | is limbs, or they will build a martyrium over it.” And when | is limbs, or they will build a martyrium over it.” And when | is limbs, or they will build a martyrium over it.” And when |
| 10480 | ⲓⲉ attendants were going away, behold there was a great trembling | ⲓⲉ attendants were going away, behold there was a great trembling | ie attendants were going away, behold there was a great trembling |
| 10481 | 1 the air, the sun became dark and the stars appeared at mid- | 1 the air, the sun became dark and the stars appeared at mid- | 1 the air, the sun became dark and the stars appeared at mid- |
| 10482 | 1 I. e., March 6. | 1 I. e., March 6. | 1 I. e., March 6. |
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| 10484 | day; and the Lord came down from heaven with thousands of | day; and the Lord came down from heaven with thousands of | day; and the Lord came down from heaven with thousands of |
| 10485 | angels, and the choirs of the saints, and the twelve Apostles were | angels, and the choirs of the saints, and the twelve Apostles were | angels, and the choirs of the saints, and the twelve Apostles were |
| 10486 | [124] with them and David the king and all the Prophets. Now the | [124] with them and David the king and all the Prophets. Now the | [124] with them and David the king and all the Prophets. Now the |
| 10487 | whole place was filled with so great a light that all those coming | whole place was filled with so great a light that all those coming | whole place was filled with so great a light that all those coming |
| 10488 | into the city, and even the impious governors, saw the light which| | into the city, and even the impious governors, saw the light which| | into the city, and even the impious governors, saw the light which| |
| 10489 | fell full upon their faces. And the Lord came to the place wher | fell full upon their faces. And the Lord came to the place wher | fell full upon their faces. And the Lord came to the place wher |
| 10490 | the cauldron was and commanded the archangel Gabriel to clea | the cauldron was and commanded the archangel Gabriel to clea | the cauldron was and commanded the archangel Gabriel to clea |
| 10491 | the earth and to bring up the cauldron. Then the Lord erie | the earth and to bring up the cauldron. Then the Lord erie | the earth and to bring up the cauldron. Then the Lord erie |
| 10492 | out over the ashes of the bones of the righteous man that wer | out over the ashes of the bones of the righteous man that wer | out over the ashes of the bones of the righteous man that wer |
| 10493 | in the cauldron, saying, “George, George, I am the God wh | in the cauldron, saying, “George, George, I am the God wh | in the cauldron, saying, “George, George, I am the God wh |
| 10494 | raised Lazarus from the dead, and I now command thee to stan | raised Lazarus from the dead, and I now command thee to stan | raised Lazarus from the dead, and I now command thee to stan |
| 10495 | up and come forth from the cauldron;” and the righteous ma | up and come forth from the cauldron;” and the righteous ma | up and come forth from the cauldron;” and the righteous ma |
| 10496 | arose straightway and stood up perfect without any defect in hi | arose straightway and stood up perfect without any defect in hi | arose straightway and stood up perfect without any defect in hi |
| 10497 | at all. And the Lord embraced him and filled him with powe | at all. And the Lord embraced him and filled him with powe | at all. And the Lord embraced him and filled him with powe |
| 10498 | and consolation, saying, “O George, My beloved, be strong an | and consolation, saying, “O George, My beloved, be strong an | and consolation, saying, “O George, My beloved, be strong an |
| 10499 | endure; for I have established a throne for thee in the heavenly | endure; for I have established a throne for thee in the heavenly | endure; for I have established a throne for thee in the heavenly |
| 10500 | Jerusalem, the like’ of which there is not among the thrones o | Jerusalem, the like’ of which there is not among the thrones o | Jerusalem, the like’ of which there is not among the thrones o |
| 10501 | all the martyrs which have been from the beginning; and ther | all the martyrs which have been from the beginning; and ther | all the martyrs which have been from the beginning; and ther |
| 10502 | shall never be any like unto thee among those who are yet t | shall never be any like unto thee among those who are yet t | shall never be any like unto thee among those who are yet t |
| 10503 | come, O George, My beloved” And all the multitude of th | come, O George, My beloved” And all the multitude of th | come, O George, My beloved” And all the multitude of th |
| 10504 | Prophets and of the Apostles came forward and saluted him, an | Prophets and of the Apostles came forward and saluted him, an | Prophets and of the Apostles came forward and saluted him, an |
| 10505 | said to him, “Verily thou art blessed, O George, the beloved o | said to him, “Verily thou art blessed, O George, the beloved o | said to him, “Verily thou art blessed, O George, the beloved o |
| 10506 | God and His angel and of the Cherubim and the Seraphim, an | God and His angel and of the Cherubim and the Seraphim, an | God and His angel and of the Cherubim and the Seraphim, an |
| 10507 | we glorify ourselves in thee and in thy great endurance, an | we glorify ourselves in thee and in thy great endurance, an | we glorify ourselves in thee and in thy great endurance, an |
| 10508 | especially because thyself alone hast confessed the name of God | especially because thyself alone hast confessed the name of God | especially because thyself alone hast confessed the name of God |
| 10509 | in boldness throughout the whole world and the fulness thereof | in boldness throughout the whole world and the fulness thereof | in boldness throughout the whole world and the fulness thereof |
| 10510 | for this reason our Saviour will confess thee in heaven, and tho | for this reason our Saviour will confess thee in heaven, and tho | for this reason our Saviour will confess thee in heaven, and tho |
| 10511 | shalt dwell in unspeakable glory before the face of the whol | shalt dwell in unspeakable glory before the face of the whol | shalt dwell in unspeakable glory before the face of the whol |
| 10512 | creation of heaven and earth.” And he was filled with joy, and | creation of heaven and earth.” And he was filled with joy, and | creation of heaven and earth.” And he was filled with joy, and |
| 10513 | the Lord gave him the salutation of peace, and He went up to | the Lord gave him the salutation of peace, and He went up to | the Lord gave him the salutation of peace, and He went up to |
| 10514 | heaven with His angels and all His saints in great honour and | heaven with His angels and all His saints in great honour and | heaven with His angels and all His saints in great honour and |
| 10515 | glory. : 1 | glory. : 1 | glory. : 1 |
| 10516 | And the blessed man came into the theatre of the city with | And the blessed man came into the theatre of the city with | And the blessed man came into the theatre of the city with |
| 10517 | his face full of light, and he cried out, saying, “O all ye gover- | his face full of light, and he cried out, saying, “O all ye gover- | his face full of light, and he cried out, saying, “O all ye gover- |
| 10518 | nors, and ye that are with them, O all ye soldiers and every | nors, and ye that are with them, O all ye soldiers and every | nors, and ye that are with them, O all ye soldiers and every |
| 10519 | person in this city, come forth all of you and look upon me, for, | person in this city, come forth all of you and look upon me, for, | person in this city, come forth all of you and look upon me, for, |
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| 10521 | hy the might of God, I am alive. I am the Galilean George | hy the might of God, I am alive. I am the Galilean George | hy the might of God, I am alive. I am the Galilean George |
| 10522 | from Melitene; I am he whom the godless governors slew and | from Melitene; I am he whom the godless governors slew and | from Melitene; I am he whom the godless governors slew and |
| 10523 | huried in the earth; but my Lord Jesus Christ raised me up | huried in the earth; but my Lord Jesus Christ raised me up | huried in the earth; but my Lord Jesus Christ raised me up |
| 10524 | ‘rom the dead, for He is the God of heaven and earth.” When | ‘rom the dead, for He is the God of heaven and earth.” When | ‘rom the dead, for He is the God of heaven and earth.” When |
| 10525 | he multitude knew that it was George they cried out, saying, | he multitude knew that it was George they cried out, saying, | he multitude knew that it was George they cried out, saying, |
| 10526 | ‘There is no God in heaven or earth except Jesus Christ the | ‘There is no God in heaven or earth except Jesus Christ the | ‘There is no God in heaven or earth except Jesus Christ the |
| 10527 | God of George of Melitene.” | God of George of Melitene.” | God of George of Melitene.” |
| 10528 | And a certain woman among the multitude whose name was | And a certain woman among the multitude whose name was | And a certain woman among the multitude whose name was |
| 10529 | Scholastike, who saw the miracle which had taken place, be- | Scholastike, who saw the miracle which had taken place, be- | Scholastike, who saw the miracle which had taken place, be- |
| 10530 | lieved and cried out to the martyr, saying, “O my Lord George, | lieved and cried out to the martyr, saying, “O my Lord George, | lieved and cried out to the martyr, saying, “O my Lord George, |
| 10531 | my son was yoking his ox to plough in the fields when it fell | my son was yoking his ox to plough in the fields when it fell | my son was yoking his ox to plough in the fields when it fell |
| 10532 | down and died; and now, O my lord, help us, for we are poor.” | down and died; and now, O my lord, help us, for we are poor.” | down and died; and now, O my lord, help us, for we are poor.” |
| 10533 | The righteous man said to her, “Take this little stick which I | The righteous man said to her, “Take this little stick which I | The righteous man said to her, “Take this little stick which I |
| 10534 | now hold in my hand, and go to the field and lay it upon the | now hold in my hand, and go to the field and lay it upon the | now hold in my hand, and go to the field and lay it upon the |
| 10535 | ox, saying, ‘George, the servant of the Lord God says, Rise up, | ox, saying, ‘George, the servant of the Lord God says, Rise up, | ox, saying, ‘George, the servant of the Lord God says, Rise up, |
| 10536 | O ox, from the dead’;” and she did as Saint George had told | O ox, from the dead’;” and she did as Saint George had told | O ox, from the dead’;” and she did as Saint George had told |
| 10537 | her, and the ox lived. And she glorified God, and continued with | her, and the ox lived. And she glorified God, and continued with | her, and the ox lived. And she glorified God, and continued with |
| 10538 | Saint George. | Saint George. | Saint George. |
| 10539 | Now there was a multitude of people standing round Saint | Now there was a multitude of people standing round Saint | Now there was a multitude of people standing round Saint |
| 10540 | George who was teaching them the knowledge of Christ; and they | George who was teaching them the knowledge of Christ; and they | George who was teaching them the knowledge of Christ; and they |
| 10541 | cried out, “One is the God of Saint George the valiant soldier | cried out, “One is the God of Saint George the valiant soldier | cried out, “One is the God of Saint George the valiant soldier |
| 10542 | of Christ the King.” The governors said to the soldiers, “What | of Christ the King.” The governors said to the soldiers, “What | of Christ the King.” The governors said to the soldiers, “What |
| 10543 | are these loud cries which we hear?” and a soldier said to them, | are these loud cries which we hear?” and a soldier said to them, | are these loud cries which we hear?” and a soldier said to them, |
| 10544 | “It is for Saint George who has risen from the dead, and the | “It is for Saint George who has risen from the dead, and the | “It is for Saint George who has risen from the dead, and the |
| 10545 | multitude cried out, believing that his God has raised him from | multitude cried out, believing that his God has raised him from | multitude cried out, believing that his God has raised him from |
| 10546 | the dead.” When the governors heard that George was alive | the dead.” When the governors heard that George was alive | the dead.” When the governors heard that George was alive |
| 10547 | again they were wholly stupefied! and feared greatly; and they | again they were wholly stupefied! and feared greatly; and they | again they were wholly stupefied! and feared greatly; and they |
| 10548 | said to each other, “Perhaps it is not he.” The soldiers said, | said to each other, “Perhaps it is not he.” The soldiers said, | said to each other, “Perhaps it is not he.” The soldiers said, |
| 10549 | “Behold we will bring him to you that ye may know of a cer- | “Behold we will bring him to you that ye may know of a cer- | “Behold we will bring him to you that ye may know of a cer- |
| 10550 | fainty that he is George the soldier.” And they brought the | fainty that he is George the soldier.” And they brought the | fainty that he is George the soldier.” And they brought the |
| 10551 | saint to the throne with the whole multitude following after him | saint to the throne with the whole multitude following after him | saint to the throne with the whole multitude following after him |
| 10552 | and crying out, “We are Christians boldly;’ and they cursed | and crying out, “We are Christians boldly;’ and they cursed | and crying out, “We are Christians boldly;’ and they cursed |
| 10553 | the governors, and were enraged at them. And the governors | the governors, and were enraged at them. And the governors | the governors, and were enraged at them. And the governors |
| 10554 | commanded the soldiers to attack the multitude, and they slew | commanded the soldiers to attack the multitude, and they slew | commanded the soldiers to attack the multitude, and they slew |
| 10555 | 1 Read ⲇⲩⲛⲟϣⲡ in note 1. | 1 Read ⲇⲩⲛⲟϣⲡ in note 1. | 1 Read ḋinoṡp in note 1. |
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| 10557 | them from the third hour of that day until the tenth hour of the | them from the third hour of that day until the tenth hour of the | them from the third hour of that day until the tenth hour of the |
| 10558 | next day; and the number of those who received the crown on | next day; and the number of those who received the crown on | next day; and the number of those who received the crown on |
| 10559 | that day was eight thousand five hundred souls, and they entered | that day was eight thousand five hundred souls, and they entered | that day was eight thousand five hundred souls, and they entered |
| 10560 | heaven with glory; may their holy blessing be with us all for | heaven with glory; may their holy blessing be with us all for | heaven with glory; may their holy blessing be with us all for |
| 10561 | ever, Amen! . | ever, Amen! . | ever, Amen! . |
| 10562 | After these things the governors turned to Saint George and | After these things the governors turned to Saint George and | After these things the governors turned to Saint George and |
| 10563 | said to him, “How didst thou rise from the dead?” The blessed | said to him, “How didst thou rise from the dead?” The blessed | said to him, “How didst thou rise from the dead?” The blessed |
| 10564 | man said to them, “My Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake 1 | man said to them, “My Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake 1 | man said to them, “My Lord Jesus Christ, for whose sake 1 |
| 10565 | have suffered all these tortures upon earth, raised me up from | have suffered all these tortures upon earth, raised me up from | have suffered all these tortures upon earth, raised me up from |
| 10566 | the dead.” And one of the governors whose name was Raklilos | the dead.” And one of the governors whose name was Raklilos | the dead.” And one of the governors whose name was Raklilos |
| 10567 | (sic) answered and said to the righteous man, “Verily I marvel | (sic) answered and said to the righteous man, “Verily I marvel | (sic) answered and said to the righteous man, “Verily I marvel |
| 10568 | at thee how thou hast come forth from this cauldron when thou | at thee how thou hast come forth from this cauldron when thou | at thee how thou hast come forth from this cauldron when thou |
| 10569 | wast fragments, and hadst been buried in the earth. And now | wast fragments, and hadst been buried in the earth. And now | wast fragments, and hadst been buried in the earth. And now |
| 10570 | thou wouldst desire that 1 should believe on thy God in respect | thou wouldst desire that 1 should believe on thy God in respect | thou wouldst desire that 1 should believe on thy God in respect |
| 10571 | of the thrones which budded, but we do not know if it was thy | of the thrones which budded, but we do not know if it was thy | of the thrones which budded, but we do not know if it was thy |
| 10572 | God who wrought this miracle or our gods. And behold there | God who wrought this miracle or our gods. And behold there | God who wrought this miracle or our gods. And behold there |
| 10573 | is here, a rock sepulchre in which some of the ancients have been | is here, a rock sepulchre in which some of the ancients have been | is here, a rock sepulchre in which some of the ancients have been |
| 10574 | buried; now if thou prayest to thy God and He raises them up | buried; now if thou prayest to thy God and He raises them up | buried; now if thou prayest to thy God and He raises them up |
| 10575 | alive I myself will believe upon Him.” The blessed George said, | alive I myself will believe upon Him.” The blessed George said, | alive I myself will believe upon Him.” The blessed George said, |
| 10576 | “I kuow that thou wilt not believe except by the fire which shall | “I kuow that thou wilt not believe except by the fire which shall | “I kuow that thou wilt not believe except by the fire which shall |
| 10577 | consume you all, nevertheless, for the sake of the multitude | consume you all, nevertheless, for the sake of the multitude | consume you all, nevertheless, for the sake of the multitude |
| 10578 | standing here I will make manifest the glory of my Lord Jesus | standing here I will make manifest the glory of my Lord Jesus | standing here I will make manifest the glory of my Lord Jesus |
| 10579 | Christ. Arise then, thou and those whom thou wishest, open the | Christ. Arise then, thou and those whom thou wishest, open the | Christ. Arise then, thou and those whom thou wishest, open the |
| 10580 | tomb and bring hither before this multitude what is therein, that | tomb and bring hither before this multitude what is therein, that | tomb and bring hither before this multitude what is therein, that |
| 10581 | the name of my true king may be made manifest to-day.” Then | the name of my true king may be made manifest to-day.” Then | the name of my true king may be made manifest to-day.” Then |
| 10582 | Rakillos (sic) the governor, and Dadianus the governor, and Dio- | Rakillos (sic) the governor, and Dadianus the governor, and Dio- | Rakillos (sic) the governor, and Dadianus the governor, and Dio- |
| 10583 | nysius the governor of Egypt arose and opened the stone tomb, | nysius the governor of Egypt arose and opened the stone tomb, | nysius the governor of Egypt arose and opened the stone tomb, |
| 10584 | and brought out the rotten bones of those who were dead. And | and brought out the rotten bones of those who were dead. And | and brought out the rotten bones of those who were dead. And |
| 10585 | the governors said to him, “O George, the bones are rotten and | the governors said to him, “O George, the bones are rotten and | the governors said to him, “O George, the bones are rotten and |
| 10586 | have fallen to dust by reason of the length of time! [they have | have fallen to dust by reason of the length of time! [they have | have fallen to dust by reason of the length of time! [they have |
| 10587 | been buried]. The righteous man said to them, “Bring hither | been buried]. The righteous man said to them, “Bring hither | been buried]. The righteous man said to them, “Bring hither |
| 10588 | the dust”; so the three governors made the attendants carry the | the dust”; so the three governors made the attendants carry the | the dust”; so the three governors made the attendants carry the |
| 10589 | bones and the dust which they found and bring them and lay | bones and the dust which they found and bring them and lay | bones and the dust which they found and bring them and lay |
| 10590 | them before Saint George. Then the blessed man bowed his | them before Saint George. Then the blessed man bowed his | them before Saint George. Then the blessed man bowed his |
| 10591 | 1 Read MIMXPONOC. | 1 Read MIMXPONOC. | 1 Read MIMXPONOC. |
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| 10593 | lnees and prayed to God, and straightway there was a mighty | lnees and prayed to God, and straightway there was a mighty | lnees and prayed to God, and straightway there was a mighty |
| 10594 | carthquake and lightning and thunders, and the Spirit of God | carthquake and lightning and thunders, and the Spirit of God | carthquake and lightning and thunders, and the Spirit of God |
| 10595 | came over the earth and the bones and the dust. And there | came over the earth and the bones and the dust. And there | came over the earth and the bones and the dust. And there |
| 10596 | came forth from the dust five men and nine women and a little | came forth from the dust five men and nine women and a little | came forth from the dust five men and nine women and a little |
| 10597 | shild: and great fear came upon the governors and the multitudes | shild: and great fear came upon the governors and the multitudes | shild: and great fear came upon the governors and the multitudes |
| 10598 | sho were with them by reason of the miracle which took place, | sho were with them by reason of the miracle which took place, | sho were with them by reason of the miracle which took place, |
| 10599 | ind they were all alike frightened. And the governors cried out | ind they were all alike frightened. And the governors cried out | ind they were all alike frightened. And the governors cried out |
| 10600 | 0 one of those who had risen from the dead, and said to him, | 0 one of those who had risen from the dead, and said to him, | 0 one of those who had risen from the dead, and said to him, |
| 10601 | “What is thy name?” He replied, “My name was Boés (sic).” | “What is thy name?” He replied, “My name was Boés (sic).” | “What is thy name?” He replied, “My name was Boés (sic).” |
| 10602 | The governor said to him, “How many years is it since thou | The governor said to him, “How many years is it since thou | The governor said to him, “How many years is it since thou |
| 10603 | didst die?” and he that had been dead replied, “Four hundred | didst die?” and he that had been dead replied, “Four hundred | didst die?” and he that had been dead replied, “Four hundred |
| 10604 | years.” They said to him, “Had Christ come into the world | years.” They said to him, “Had Christ come into the world | years.” They said to him, “Had Christ come into the world |
| 10605 | when thou wast alive?” and he said to him, “Not yet.” And | when thou wast alive?” and he said to him, “Not yet.” And | when thou wast alive?” and he said to him, “Not yet.” And |
| 10606 | the governors said to him, “What god didst thou worship?” and | the governors said to him, “What god didst thou worship?” and | the governors said to him, “What god didst thou worship?” and |
| 10607 | he said, “I worshipped the god Apollo, a deaf and blind and | he said, “I worshipped the god Apollo, a deaf and blind and | he said, “I worshipped the god Apollo, a deaf and blind and |
| 10608 | soulless idol. And it came to pass that when I died they threw | soulless idol. And it came to pass that when I died they threw | soulless idol. And it came to pass that when I died they threw |
| 10609 | me into a river of fire [which flowed along] in the depths of hell | me into a river of fire [which flowed along] in the depths of hell | me into a river of fire [which flowed along] in the depths of hell |
| 10610 | and which consumed me mercilessly, and they kept me in its | and which consumed me mercilessly, and they kept me in its | and which consumed me mercilessly, and they kept me in its |
| 10611 | torturing waves for.............. years. And the idol Apollo | torturing waves for.............. years. And the idol Apollo | torturing waves for.............. years. And the idol Apollo |
| 10612 | was in it with me and inflicted great sufferings upon me, saying, | was in it with me and inflicted great sufferings upon me, saying, | was in it with me and inflicted great sufferings upon me, saying, |
| 10613 | “Know, O wretched creature, that I am not God, but a soulless | “Know, O wretched creature, that I am not God, but a soulless | “Know, O wretched creature, that I am not God, but a soulless |
| 10614 | idol. Why didst thou forsake thy God and worship Satan? | idol. Why didst thou forsake thy God and worship Satan? | idol. Why didst thou forsake thy God and worship Satan? |
| 10615 | for this reason thou shalt now receive everlasting punishment with | for this reason thou shalt now receive everlasting punishment with | for this reason thou shalt now receive everlasting punishment with |
| 10616 | me.” And after a time Jesus the Son of the living God came | me.” And after a time Jesus the Son of the living God came | me.” And after a time Jesus the Son of the living God came |
| 10617 | down into Amenti, and a cross of light went before Him, and | down into Amenti, and a cross of light went before Him, and | down into Amenti, and a cross of light went before Him, and |
| 10618 | fall Amenti shone with splendour. And He carried away all the | fall Amenti shone with splendour. And He carried away all the | fall Amenti shone with splendour. And He carried away all the |
| 10619 | captivity of those imprisoned with Him, and when it was the | captivity of those imprisoned with Him, and when it was the | captivity of those imprisoned with Him, and when it was the |
| 10620 | ord’s day, God looked upon the remainder of those who were | ord’s day, God looked upon the remainder of those who were | ord’s day, God looked upon the remainder of those who were |
| 10621 | eing punished and gave them rest; but to us who served idols | eing punished and gave them rest; but to us who served idols | eing punished and gave them rest; but to us who served idols |
| 10622 | here was never any rest given at any time.” When the gover- | here was never any rest given at any time.” When the gover- | here was never any rest given at any time.” When the gover- |
| 10623 | ors and the multitudes had heard these things they were stupefied. | ors and the multitudes had heard these things they were stupefied. | ors and the multitudes had heard these things they were stupefied. |
| 10624 | nd Dadianus the governor said to him, “By Apollo the mighty | nd Dadianus the governor said to him, “By Apollo the mighty | nd Dadianus the governor said to him, “By Apollo the mighty |
| 10625 | od, thy understanding has perished by reason of the strength of | od, thy understanding has perished by reason of the strength of | od, thy understanding has perished by reason of the strength of |
| 10626 | him which has passed over thee: come now, thou and thy brethren | him which has passed over thee: come now, thou and thy brethren | him which has passed over thee: come now, thou and thy brethren |
| 10627 | ho have risen from the dead, and worship the great god Apollo.” | ho have risen from the dead, and worship the great god Apollo.” | ho have risen from the dead, and worship the great god Apollo.” |
| 10628 | ovinus answered and said to him, “Curses on thee, O profane | ovinus answered and said to him, “Curses on thee, O profane | ovinus answered and said to him, “Curses on thee, O profane |
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| 10630 | [180] dog, and upon thy polluted Apollo with thee.” Then he that | [180] dog, and upon thy polluted Apollo with thee.” Then he that | [180] dog, and upon thy polluted Apollo with thee.” Then he that |
| 10631 | had risen from the dead threw himself at the feet of the saint, | had risen from the dead threw himself at the feet of the saint, | had risen from the dead threw himself at the feet of the saint, |
| 10632 | saying, “I beseech thee, O my lord George, the martyr of Jesus | saying, “I beseech thee, O my lord George, the martyr of Jesus | saying, “I beseech thee, O my lord George, the martyr of Jesus |
| 10633 | Christ, upon whom the armies of God have looked with desire | Christ, upon whom the armies of God have looked with desire | Christ, upon whom the armies of God have looked with desire |
| 10634 | to bring him to themselves in Jerusalem, the city of Christ, to | to bring him to themselves in Jerusalem, the city of Christ, to | to bring him to themselves in Jerusalem, the city of Christ, to |
| 10635 | give us all together the seal of Christ and the baptism of Christ; | give us all together the seal of Christ and the baptism of Christ; | give us all together the seal of Christ and the baptism of Christ; |
| 10636 | and I beseech thee, O my lord George, to pray for us that we | and I beseech thee, O my lord George, to pray for us that we | and I beseech thee, O my lord George, to pray for us that we |
| 10637 | may not return again to that place from which we have come.” | may not return again to that place from which we have come.” | may not return again to that place from which we have come.” |
| 10638 | ‘When the righteous man saw their faith, he stamped on the | ‘When the righteous man saw their faith, he stamped on the | ‘When the righteous man saw their faith, he stamped on the |
| 10639 | ground with his foot, and a fountain of exceeding clear water | ground with his foot, and a fountain of exceeding clear water | ground with his foot, and a fountain of exceeding clear water |
| 10640 | appeared, and they all received baptism in it by the hands of | appeared, and they all received baptism in it by the hands of | appeared, and they all received baptism in it by the hands of |
| 10641 | James the holy Apostle, the brother of John, in the name of the | James the holy Apostle, the brother of John, in the name of the | James the holy Apostle, the brother of John, in the name of the |
| 10642 | Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And Saint. George | Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And Saint. George | Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And Saint. George |
| 10643 | made them go down into the sepulchre and they returned there; | made them go down into the sepulchre and they returned there; | made them go down into the sepulchre and they returned there; |
| 10644 | and they were perfect in peace and entered into the Paradise | and they were perfect in peace and entered into the Paradise | and they were perfect in peace and entered into the Paradise |
| 10645 | of théir joy through the prayer of Saint George. | of théir joy through the prayer of Saint George. | of théir joy through the prayer of Saint George. |
| 10646 | And after these things the governors said to each other, | And after these things the governors said to each other, | And after these things the governors said to each other, |
| 10647 | “What shall we do with this magician?’ and they commanded | “What shall we do with this magician?’ and they commanded | “What shall we do with this magician?’ and they commanded |
| 10648 | to bring the Saint to the tribune. When they had brought him | to bring the Saint to the tribune. When they had brought him | to bring the Saint to the tribune. When they had brought him |
| 10649 | they said to him, “By thy sorcery thou hast shown us devils in | they said to him, “By thy sorcery thou hast shown us devils in | they said to him, “By thy sorcery thou hast shown us devils in |
| 10650 | the shape of men;” so they laid him down and beat him with | the shape of men;” so they laid him down and beat him with | the shape of men;” so they laid him down and beat him with |
| 10651 | spiked clubs until his blood ran down upon the ground. | spiked clubs until his blood ran down upon the ground. | spiked clubs until his blood ran down upon the ground. |
| 10652 | Then Dadianus commanded search to be made throughout | Then Dadianus commanded search to be made throughout | Then Dadianus commanded search to be made throughout |
| 10653 | all the city until they found a poor widow woman whose like for | all the city until they found a poor widow woman whose like for | all the city until they found a poor widow woman whose like for |
| 10654 | poverty there was not in the whole city; and he made them put | poverty there was not in the whole city; and he made them put | poverty there was not in the whole city; and he made them put |
| 10655 | the righteous man in her house, saying, “I will disgrace the | the righteous man in her house, saying, “I will disgrace the | the righteous man in her house, saying, “I will disgrace the |
| 10656 | Galilean race.” | Galilean race.” | Galilean race.” |
| 10657 | Now when it was morning the blessed George rose up, and | Now when it was morning the blessed George rose up, and | Now when it was morning the blessed George rose up, and |
| 10658 | found his body healed of its wounds, and the whole house was | found his body healed of its wounds, and the whole house was | found his body healed of its wounds, and the whole house was |
| 10659 | filled with light. When the soldiers who were with him in the | filled with light. When the soldiers who were with him in the | filled with light. When the soldiers who were with him in the |
| 10660 | house saw the great light they all fell upon their faces. And | house saw the great light they all fell upon their faces. And | house saw the great light they all fell upon their faces. And |
| 10661 | the Lord stayed His chariot over the place where the saint was | the Lord stayed His chariot over the place where the saint was | the Lord stayed His chariot over the place where the saint was |
| 10662 | and commanded the archangel Salathiel to minister to the righteous | and commanded the archangel Salathiel to minister to the righteous | and commanded the archangel Salathiel to minister to the righteous |
| 10663 | man; and the Lord filled him with strength and went up to heaven | man; and the Lord filled him with strength and went up to heaven | man; and the Lord filled him with strength and went up to heaven |
| 10664 | in glory. And Saint George took hold of the soldiers and raised | in glory. And Saint George took hold of the soldiers and raised | in glory. And Saint George took hold of the soldiers and raised |
| 10665 | them up and comforted them; and he sent them on their way in | them up and comforted them; and he sent them on their way in | them up and comforted them; and he sent them on their way in |
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| 10668 | peace. Then he stood up in the house of the poor widow woman, | peace. Then he stood up in the house of the poor widow woman, | peace. Then he stood up in the house of the poor widow woman, |
| 10669 | :nd said to her, “Give me some bread to eat, for I have eaten | :nd said to her, “Give me some bread to eat, for I have eaten | :nd said to her, “Give me some bread to eat, for I have eaten |
| 10670 | nothing for six days.” The poor widow answered, “Forgive me, | nothing for six days.” The poor widow answered, “Forgive me, | nothing for six days.” The poor widow answered, “Forgive me, |
| 10671 | 1naster, but I have no bread in my house.” Saint George said | 1naster, but I have no bread in my house.” Saint George said | 1naster, but I have no bread in my house.” Saint George said |
| 10672 | 10 her, “What god dost thou believe on?” The widow woman | 10 her, “What god dost thou believe on?” The widow woman | 10 her, “What god dost thou believe on?” The widow woman |
| 10673 | answered, “I believed on Apollo.” The blessed man said to her, | answered, “I believed on Apollo.” The blessed man said to her, | answered, “I believed on Apollo.” The blessed man said to her, |
| 10674 | ‘Verily it is for this reason that thou hast no bread in thy | ‘Verily it is for this reason that thou hast no bread in thy | ‘Verily it is for this reason that thou hast no bread in thy |
| 10675 | 1ouse;” and the woman saw that his face was bright and shining | 1ouse;” and the woman saw that his face was bright and shining | 1ouse;” and the woman saw that his face was bright and shining |
| 10676 | sike that of an angel of God. Then she said, “I will go and | sike that of an angel of God. Then she said, “I will go and | sike that of an angel of God. Then she said, “I will go and |
| 10677 | seek after bread for this holy man of God, peradventure I may | seek after bread for this holy man of God, peradventure I may | seek after bread for this holy man of God, peradventure I may |
| 10678 | ind favour with my neighbours.” When the widow had gone out | ind favour with my neighbours.” When the widow had gone out | ind favour with my neighbours.” When the widow had gone out |
| 10679 | the righteous man sat down and his face shone brightly, and his | the righteous man sat down and his face shone brightly, and his | the righteous man sat down and his face shone brightly, and his |
| 10680 | back leaned upon a wooden pillar close by him which supported | back leaned upon a wooden pillar close by him which supported | back leaned upon a wooden pillar close by him which supported |
| 10681 | one of the wooden beams that went into the roof of the house | one of the wooden beams that went into the roof of the house | one of the wooden beams that went into the roof of the house |
| 10682 | of the poor widow. And immediately the back of the righteous | of the poor widow. And immediately the back of the righteous | of the poor widow. And immediately the back of the righteous |
| 10683 | man touched the wood it took root, and budded, and forced its | man touched the wood it took root, and budded, and forced its | man touched the wood it took root, and budded, and forced its |
| 10684 | way up through the widow’s roof, and towered up more than fifteen | way up through the widow’s roof, and towered up more than fifteen | way up through the widow’s roof, and towered up more than fifteen |
| 10685 | cubits above the greatest and highest buildings of the city, and | cubits above the greatest and highest buildings of the city, and | cubits above the greatest and highest buildings of the city, and |
| 10686 | the archangel Michael came to him and brought him a table of | the archangel Michael came to him and brought him a table of | the archangel Michael came to him and brought him a table of |
| 10687 | food, and the biessed man ate and placed the heavenly bread | food, and the biessed man ate and placed the heavenly bread | food, and the biessed man ate and placed the heavenly bread |
| 10688 | upon the widow’s table, and it was filled with exceeding choice | upon the widow’s table, and it was filled with exceeding choice | upon the widow’s table, and it was filled with exceeding choice |
| 10689 | bread; and Michael blessed her house and filled it full of all | bread; and Michael blessed her house and filled it full of all | bread; and Michael blessed her house and filled it full of all |
| 10690 | good things like the palaces of governors. When the woman | good things like the palaces of governors. When the woman | good things like the palaces of governors. When the woman |
| 10691 | ‘came in and saw the face of Saint George shining like the sun, | ‘came in and saw the face of Saint George shining like the sun, | ‘came in and saw the face of Saint George shining like the sun, |
| 10692 | land the table filled with bread and all good things, and the | land the table filled with bread and all good things, and the | land the table filled with bread and all good things, and the |
| 10693 | pillar of wood that had budded, she said in her heart, “The God | pillar of wood that had budded, she said in her heart, “The God | pillar of wood that had budded, she said in her heart, “The God |
| 10694 | of the Galileans has come into my house to the wretched in | of the Galileans has come into my house to the wretched in | of the Galileans has come into my house to the wretched in |
| 10695 | spirit, and has helped my poverty.” And she hastened and threw | spirit, and has helped my poverty.” And she hastened and threw | spirit, and has helped my poverty.” And she hastened and threw |
| 10696 | erself down at the feet of the righteous man and worshipped | erself down at the feet of the righteous man and worshipped | erself down at the feet of the righteous man and worshipped |
| 10697 | im, saying, “Master, have mercy upon me.” Saint George | im, saying, “Master, have mercy upon me.” Saint George | im, saying, “Master, have mercy upon me.” Saint George |
| 10698 | answered and said to her, “Rise up, for I am not the God [of | answered and said to her, “Rise up, for I am not the God [of | answered and said to her, “Rise up, for I am not the God [of |
| 10699 | the Galileans, but only His servant” The woman said to him, | the Galileans, but only His servant” The woman said to him, | the Galileans, but only His servant” The woman said to him, |
| 10700 | “If thou art His servant, and I have found favour in thy sight, | “If thou art His servant, and I have found favour in thy sight, | “If thou art His servant, and I have found favour in thy sight, |
| 10701 | O Master, let me speak before thee.” The saint said to her, | O Master, let me speak before thee.” The saint said to her, | O Master, let me speak before thee.” The saint said to her, |
| 10702 | »Speak.” The woman said, “I have a child nine months old, [185] | »Speak.” The woman said, “I have a child nine months old, [185] | »Speak.” The woman said, “I have a child nine months old, [185] |
| 10703 | nd he is blind, deaf, and lame, and I am ashamed to show him | nd he is blind, deaf, and lame, and I am ashamed to show him | nd he is blind, deaf, and lame, and I am ashamed to show him |
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| 10706 | to my neighbours. His father died and left him when he had | to my neighbours. His father died and left him when he had | to my neighbours. His father died and left him when he had |
| 10707 | been conceived in me four months, and since I gave birth to | been conceived in me four months, and since I gave birth to | been conceived in me four months, and since I gave birth to |
| 10708 | him IT have never allowed my neighbours to see him; if now, O | him IT have never allowed my neighbours to see him; if now, O | him IT have never allowed my neighbours to see him; if now, O |
| 10709 | master, thy mercy will help me I will believe upon thy God.” | master, thy mercy will help me I will believe upon thy God.” | master, thy mercy will help me I will believe upon thy God.” |
| 10710 | The righteous man said to her, “The grace of God shall appear | The righteous man said to her, “The grace of God shall appear | The righteous man said to her, “The grace of God shall appear |
| 10711 | to-day; bring! hither the child to me.” And she brought the child | to-day; bring! hither the child to me.” And she brought the child | to-day; bring! hither the child to me.” And she brought the child |
| 10712 | from the third story of her house and laid him in Saint George’s | from the third story of her house and laid him in Saint George’s | from the third story of her house and laid him in Saint George’s |
| 10713 | bosom. And he prayed over him and made the sign of the cross | bosom. And he prayed over him and made the sign of the cross | bosom. And he prayed over him and made the sign of the cross |
| 10714 | over him and over his eyes, and breathed into his face; and the | over him and over his eyes, and breathed into his face; and the | over him and over his eyes, and breathed into his face; and the |
| 10715 | scales fell from his eyes and he saw immediately. His mother | scales fell from his eyes and he saw immediately. His mother | scales fell from his eyes and he saw immediately. His mother |
| 10716 | said to the saint, “Master, let him hear with his ears and let | said to the saint, “Master, let him hear with his ears and let | said to the saint, “Master, let him hear with his ears and let |
| 10717 | him walk.” The righteous man said to her, “O woman, this i§ | him walk.” The righteous man said to her, “O woman, this i§ | him walk.” The righteous man said to her, “O woman, this i§ |
| 10718 | sufficient now; when I call him, he shall hear my voice, and shall | sufficient now; when I call him, he shall hear my voice, and shall | sufficient now; when I call him, he shall hear my voice, and shall |
| 10719 | walk and perform my words;? and she was unable to answer | walk and perform my words;? and she was unable to answer | walk and perform my words;? and she was unable to answer |
| 10720 | him a word, for she saw that his face was like that of an angel | him a word, for she saw that his face was like that of an angel | him a word, for she saw that his face was like that of an angel |
| 10721 | of God. | of God. | of God. |
| 10722 | Then the seventy lawless governors came out and walked | Then the seventy lawless governors came out and walked | Then the seventy lawless governors came out and walked |
| 10723 | about through the open spaces of the city: and when they saw | about through the open spaces of the city: and when they saw | about through the open spaces of the city: and when they saw |
| 10724 | the tree which, through God and Saint George, towered up fifteen | the tree which, through God and Saint George, towered up fifteen | the tree which, through God and Saint George, towered up fifteen |
| 10725 | cubits high above the city, they were all astonished together. | cubits high above the city, they were all astonished together. | cubits high above the city, they were all astonished together. |
| 10726 | Dadianus said, “What is this sight which has come to the city | Dadianus said, “What is this sight which has come to the city | Dadianus said, “What is this sight which has come to the city |
| 10727 | to-day? and why has this great and lofty tree put forth its leaves | to-day? and why has this great and lofty tree put forth its leaves | to-day? and why has this great and lofty tree put forth its leaves |
| 10728 | here?” They said to him, “This miracle has happened through | here?” They said to him, “This miracle has happened through | here?” They said to him, “This miracle has happened through |
| 10729 | George the Galilean; and the governor commanded to call Saint | George the Galilean; and the governor commanded to call Saint | George the Galilean; and the governor commanded to call Saint |
| 10730 | George to him. Then he made eight executioners flog him with | George to him. Then he made eight executioners flog him with | George to him. Then he made eight executioners flog him with |
| 10731 | four fourfold leather whips until his flesh fell piece by piece upon | four fourfold leather whips until his flesh fell piece by piece upon | four fourfold leather whips until his flesh fell piece by piece upon |
| 10732 | the ground, and his blood ran through his nostrils like water to | the ground, and his blood ran through his nostrils like water to | the ground, and his blood ran through his nostrils like water to |
| 10733 | the ground; and he made them bring blazing torches and put | the ground; and he made them bring blazing torches and put | the ground; and he made them bring blazing torches and put |
| 10734 | under his body. And he made them bring a plank of wood and | under his body. And he made them bring a plank of wood and | under his body. And he made them bring a plank of wood and |
| 10735 | lay him upon it, and they nailed his body to it with seventy | lay him upon it, and they nailed his body to it with seventy | lay him upon it, and they nailed his body to it with seventy |
| 10736 | nails, and poured sulphur and pitch over it, and then set fire to | nails, and poured sulphur and pitch over it, and then set fire to | nails, and poured sulphur and pitch over it, and then set fire to |
| 10737 | it and made it blaze; so the righteous man yielded up his spirit; | it and made it blaze; so the righteous man yielded up his spirit; | it and made it blaze; so the righteous man yielded up his spirit; |
| 10738 | and his bones and his flesh were burned to ashes. Then Da- | and his bones and his flesh were burned to ashes. Then Da- | and his bones and his flesh were burned to ashes. Then Da- |
| 10739 | dianus made them take his ashes up to a high mountain called | dianus made them take his ashes up to a high mountain called | dianus made them take his ashes up to a high mountain called |
| 10740 | 1 Read TOTE ⲡⲉϫⲁϥ NAC ⲁⲛⲓⲟⲩⲓ. | 1 Read TOTE ⲡⲉϫⲁϥ NAC ⲁⲛⲓⲟⲩⲓ̀. | 1 Read TOTE pegaf NAC aniouì. |
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| 10742 | Astirion, and they scattered them on the mountain to the winds. | Astirion, and they scattered them on the mountain to the winds. | Astirion, and they scattered them on the mountain to the winds. |
| 10743 | And when the attendants had turned back and were coming to | And when the attendants had turned back and were coming to | And when the attendants had turned back and were coming to |
| 10744 | the city, suddenly there were thunders and lightnings and a | the city, suddenly there were thunders and lightnings and a | the city, suddenly there were thunders and lightnings and a |
| 10745 | mighty earthquake so that the earth shook to its foundations. | mighty earthquake so that the earth shook to its foundations. | mighty earthquake so that the earth shook to its foundations. |
| 10746 | And behold, our Lord Jesus Christ came upon a cloud of light | And behold, our Lord Jesus Christ came upon a cloud of light | And behold, our Lord Jesus Christ came upon a cloud of light |
| 10747 | vith all His holy angels praising Him; and He commanded the | vith all His holy angels praising Him; and He commanded the | vith all His holy angels praising Him; and He commanded the |
| 10748 | ‘our winds of the earth to gather together the dust of the body | ‘our winds of the earth to gather together the dust of the body | ‘our winds of the earth to gather together the dust of the body |
| 10749 | of Saint George. And He cried out with a divine voice, saying, | of Saint George. And He cried out with a divine voice, saying, | of Saint George. And He cried out with a divine voice, saying, |
| 10750 | “George, My servant and My beloved, rise up from the place where [135] | “George, My servant and My beloved, rise up from the place where [135] | “George, My servant and My beloved, rise up from the place where [135] |
| 10751 | thou liest, for it is I who command thee;’ and straightway the | thou liest, for it is I who command thee;’ and straightway the | thou liest, for it is I who command thee;’ and straightway the |
| 10752 | blessed man arose like a bridegroom coming forth from his | blessed man arose like a bridegroom coming forth from his | blessed man arose like a bridegroom coming forth from his |
| 10753 | chamber. And the Lord embraced him, and gave him the salu- | chamber. And the Lord embraced him, and gave him the salu- | chamber. And the Lord embraced him, and gave him the salu- |
| 10754 | tation of peace and went up to heaven in glory. | tation of peace and went up to heaven in glory. | tation of peace and went up to heaven in glory. |
| 10755 | Then the blessed George ran after the soldiers, saying, “Wait | Then the blessed George ran after the soldiers, saying, “Wait | Then the blessed George ran after the soldiers, saying, “Wait |
| 10756 | a little for me, O my brethren, that I may come with you to | a little for me, O my brethren, that I may come with you to | a little for me, O my brethren, that I may come with you to |
| 10757 | these godless governors.” When the soldiers saw him, they feared | these godless governors.” When the soldiers saw him, they feared | these godless governors.” When the soldiers saw him, they feared |
| 10758 | and marvelled and said with one voice, “O our Lord Jesus Christ, | and marvelled and said with one voice, “O our Lord Jesus Christ, | and marvelled and said with one voice, “O our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 10759 | Thou art a mighty God; for Thy holy name’s sake, O Lord, | Thou art a mighty God; for Thy holy name’s sake, O Lord, | Thou art a mighty God; for Thy holy name’s sake, O Lord, |
| 10760 | Thou hast raised up alive again the man! who was burnt to ashes | Thou hast raised up alive again the man! who was burnt to ashes | Thou hast raised up alive again the man! who was burnt to ashes |
| 10761 | which were driven hither and thither by the winds.” And they | which were driven hither and thither by the winds.” And they | which were driven hither and thither by the winds.” And they |
| 10762 | cast themselves down and worshipped Saint George, saying, | cast themselves down and worshipped Saint George, saying, | cast themselves down and worshipped Saint George, saying, |
| 10763 | “Master, give us the seal of Christ.” When the blessed George | “Master, give us the seal of Christ.” When the blessed George | “Master, give us the seal of Christ.” When the blessed George |
| 10764 | [saw their faith] he commanded and there welled up a fountain | [saw their faith] he commanded and there welled up a fountain | [saw their faith] he commanded and there welled up a fountain |
| 10765 | of exceeding sweet water, and he prayed, and John the Evangelist | of exceeding sweet water, and he prayed, and John the Evangelist | of exceeding sweet water, and he prayed, and John the Evangelist |
| 10766 | came and baptised the ten (or twenty) soldiers; and the Evan- | came and baptised the ten (or twenty) soldiers; and the Evan- | came and baptised the ten (or twenty) soldiers; and the Evan- |
| 10767 | gelist blessed Saint George and the soldiers and disappeared | gelist blessed Saint George and the soldiers and disappeared | gelist blessed Saint George and the soldiers and disappeared |
| 10768 | from them. | from them. | from them. |
| 10769 | Then Saint George and the soldiers came together to the | Then Saint George and the soldiers came together to the | Then Saint George and the soldiers came together to the |
| 10770 | governors, and they cried out, saying, “Be ashamed, O godless | governors, and they cried out, saying, “Be ashamed, O godless | governors, and they cried out, saying, “Be ashamed, O godless |
| 10771 | |governors, for behold Jesus Christ our Lord and God has raised | |governors, for behold Jesus Christ our Lord and God has raised | |governors, for behold Jesus Christ our Lord and God has raised |
| 10772 | up from the dead George whom ye scattered to the winds, and | up from the dead George whom ye scattered to the winds, and | up from the dead George whom ye scattered to the winds, and |
| 10773 | {for this reason we all now believe on Him and are His soldiers.” | {for this reason we all now believe on Him and are His soldiers.” | {for this reason we all now believe on Him and are His soldiers.” |
| 10774 | When the governors saw Saint George standing there they mar- | When the governors saw Saint George standing there they mar- | When the governors saw Saint George standing there they mar- |
| 10775 | |velled greatly and commanded to take him to prison until they | |velled greatly and commanded to take him to prison until they | |velled greatly and commanded to take him to prison until they |
| 10776 | 1 Read ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | 1 Read ⲡⲓⲣⲱⲙⲓ. | 1 Read pirōmi. |
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| 10779 | had decided what to do with him. As for the soldiers, they gave | had decided what to do with him. As for the soldiers, they gave | had decided what to do with him. As for the soldiers, they gave |
| 10780 | Klékon and his three brothers, Lasiri and Dionysius and Joseph, | Klékon and his three brothers, Lasiri and Dionysius and Joseph, | Klékon and his three brothers, Lasiri and Dionysius and Joseph, |
| 10781 | to the wild beasts and they consummated their martyrdom; and | to the wild beasts and they consummated their martyrdom; and | to the wild beasts and they consummated their martyrdom; and |
| 10782 | they took off the heads [of the others] with the sword, and thus | they took off the heads [of the others] with the sword, and thus | they took off the heads [of the others] with the sword, and thus |
| 10783 | they consummated their martyrdom and received the imperishable | they consummated their martyrdom and received the imperishable | they consummated their martyrdom and received the imperishable |
| 10784 | crown on the second day of Pashons;! may their holy blessing | crown on the second day of Pashons;! may their holy blessing | crown on the second day of Pashons;! may their holy blessing |
| 10785 | be with us all for evermore, Amen. | be with us all for evermore, Amen. | be with us all for evermore, Amen. |
| 10786 | After these things the governors commanded them to bring | After these things the governors commanded them to bring | After these things the governors commanded them to bring |
| 10787 | Saint George to them secretly that the multitude might not see | Saint George to them secretly that the multitude might not see | Saint George to them secretly that the multitude might not see |
| 10788 | that he was alive and despise them. When they had trough | that he was alive and despise them. When they had trough | that he was alive and despise them. When they had trough |
| 10789 | him they said to him, “George, we know now that thou art a | him they said to him, “George, we know now that thou art a | him they said to him, “George, we know now that thou art a |
| 10790 | mighty magician, and that there is no one like unto thee in all | mighty magician, and that there is no one like unto thee in all | mighty magician, and that there is no one like unto thee in all |
| 10791 | the world. But now, accept one hundred pounds of gold and go | the world. But now, accept one hundred pounds of gold and go | the world. But now, accept one hundred pounds of gold and go |
| 10792 | forth from this city secretly and let no one know it, that thou, | forth from this city secretly and let no one know it, that thou, | forth from this city secretly and let no one know it, that thou, |
| 10793 | mayest escape these tortures and sufferings which thou hast | mayest escape these tortures and sufferings which thou hast | mayest escape these tortures and sufferings which thou hast |
| 10794 | suffered.” The blessed man answered and said to them, “O filthy | suffered.” The blessed man answered and said to them, “O filthy | suffered.” The blessed man answered and said to them, “O filthy |
| 10795 | dogs, I forsook the great wealth that my parents left me, and | dogs, I forsook the great wealth that my parents left me, and | dogs, I forsook the great wealth that my parents left me, and |
| 10796 | which amounted to more than twenty thousand pounds of gold | which amounted to more than twenty thousand pounds of gold | which amounted to more than twenty thousand pounds of gold |
| 10797 | and forty thousand pounds of silver, my numberless cattle, my | and forty thousand pounds of silver, my numberless cattle, my | and forty thousand pounds of silver, my numberless cattle, my |
| 10798 | male and female servants, my many horses, my ships, my large | male and female servants, my many horses, my ships, my large | male and female servants, my many horses, my ships, my large |
| 10799 | vineyards, my olive groves, and my houses beautiful according to| | vineyards, my olive groves, and my houses beautiful according to| | vineyards, my olive groves, and my houses beautiful according to| |
| 10800 | the opinion of this vain world; I left all these and my mother | the opinion of this vain world; I left all these and my mother | the opinion of this vain world; I left all these and my mother |
| 10801 | and sisters for the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, and I endured | and sisters for the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, and I endured | and sisters for the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, and I endured |
| 10802 | all these sufferings at your hands for love of Him Whom I will | all these sufferings at your hands for love of Him Whom I will | all these sufferings at your hands for love of Him Whom I will |
| 10803 | never forsake. And now ye would advise me to take a thousand | never forsake. And now ye would advise me to take a thousand | never forsake. And now ye would advise me to take a thousand |
| 10804 | pounds of gold from you and to deny the God of the Christians | pounds of gold from you and to deny the God of the Christians | pounds of gold from you and to deny the God of the Christians |
| 10805 | that I might go into the’ pit of Amenti, like you who are doomed | that I might go into the’ pit of Amenti, like you who are doomed | that I might go into the’ pit of Amenti, like you who are doomed |
| 10806 | to everlasting fire, and the devil and all his angels, for ever” | to everlasting fire, and the devil and all his angels, for ever” | to everlasting fire, and the devil and all his angels, for ever” |
| 10807 | When the lawless governors heard these things they were | When the lawless governors heard these things they were | When the lawless governors heard these things they were |
| 10808 | greatly enraged and commanded them to bring a shoemaker and | greatly enraged and commanded them to bring a shoemaker and | greatly enraged and commanded them to bring a shoemaker and |
| 10809 | his knife, and they cut the skin of his head in pieces; they | his knife, and they cut the skin of his head in pieces; they | his knife, and they cut the skin of his head in pieces; they |
| 10810 | brought two red-hot nails and drove them into his eyes and they | brought two red-hot nails and drove them into his eyes and they | brought two red-hot nails and drove them into his eyes and they |
| 10811 | thus dug out his two eyeballs ; they tore out his tongue ; and | thus dug out his two eyeballs ; they tore out his tongue ; and | thus dug out his two eyeballs ; they tore out his tongue ; and |
| 10812 | they put his feet in wooden fetters and broke his ankle bones | they put his feet in wooden fetters and broke his ankle bones | they put his feet in wooden fetters and broke his ankle bones |
| 10813 | t I e., April 27th, | t I e., April 27th, | t I e., April 27th, |
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| 10815 | vith axes. Then they took him up and laid him in prison while | vith axes. Then they took him up and laid him in prison while | vith axes. Then they took him up and laid him in prison while |
| 10816 | there was still a little life in him, and with one accord they went | there was still a little life in him, and with one accord they went | there was still a little life in him, and with one accord they went |
| 10817 | their way together. | their way together. | their way together. |
| 10818 | And at midnight the Lord came into the prison with His | And at midnight the Lord came into the prison with His | And at midnight the Lord came into the prison with His |
| 10819 | lioly angels and laid His hand upon his whole body, and healed | lioly angels and laid His hand upon his whole body, and healed | lioly angels and laid His hand upon his whole body, and healed |
| 10820 | im and established him. And He said to him, “Be of good | im and established him. And He said to him, “Be of good | im and established him. And He said to him, “Be of good |
| 10821 | sheer, My beloved and holy valorous one, for I, and My Good | sheer, My beloved and holy valorous one, for I, and My Good | sheer, My beloved and holy valorous one, for I, and My Good |
| 10822 | Father, and the Holy Spirit are with thee, and the day is drawing | Father, and the Holy Spirit are with thee, and the day is drawing | Father, and the Holy Spirit are with thee, and the day is drawing |
| 10823 | aigh in which thou shalt receive the sceptre of the kingdom and | aigh in which thou shalt receive the sceptre of the kingdom and | aigh in which thou shalt receive the sceptre of the kingdom and |
| 10824 | the seven crowns incorruptible for ever and ever”. When the | the seven crowns incorruptible for ever and ever”. When the | the seven crowns incorruptible for ever and ever”. When the |
| 10825 | Lord had said these things to him He embraced him and filled | Lord had said these things to him He embraced him and filled | Lord had said these things to him He embraced him and filled |
| 10826 | him with might, and He went up to heaven in glory and honour. | him with might, and He went up to heaven in glory and honour. | him with might, and He went up to heaven in glory and honour. |
| 10827 | When Dadianus the governor rose up on the morrow, he | When Dadianus the governor rose up on the morrow, he | When Dadianus the governor rose up on the morrow, he |
| 10828 | said to the soldiers, “Go ye to the prison, and see what has | said to the soldiers, “Go ye to the prison, and see what has | said to the soldiers, “Go ye to the prison, and see what has |
| 10829 | become of this Christian sorcerer;” and when they had gone into | become of this Christian sorcerer;” and when they had gone into | become of this Christian sorcerer;” and when they had gone into |
| 10830 | the prison they found the blessed man as if they had not tor- | the prison they found the blessed man as if they had not tor- | the prison they found the blessed man as if they had not tor- |
| 10831 | tured him at all. And they cast themselves down and worshipped | tured him at all. And they cast themselves down and worshipped | tured him at all. And they cast themselves down and worshipped |
| 10832 | him, saying, “We beseech thee, O George, our master, to make | him, saying, “We beseech thee, O George, our master, to make | him, saying, “We beseech thee, O George, our master, to make |
| 10833 | us servants of thy mighty God.” And he tanght them concern- | us servants of thy mighty God.” And he tanght them concern- | us servants of thy mighty God.” And he tanght them concern- |
| 10834 | ing Christ, and through him they were worthy of the gift of | ing Christ, and through him they were worthy of the gift of | ing Christ, and through him they were worthy of the gift of |
| 10835 | holy baptism. Then they all came with Saint George to the | holy baptism. Then they all came with Saint George to the | holy baptism. Then they all came with Saint George to the |
| 10836 | igovernors, saying, “We are Christians and servants of Christ | igovernors, saying, “We are Christians and servants of Christ | igovernors, saying, “We are Christians and servants of Christ |
| 10837 | Jesus and God”. When the multitudes saw Saint George stand- | Jesus and God”. When the multitudes saw Saint George stand- | Jesus and God”. When the multitudes saw Saint George stand- |
| 10838 | ing there without any harm having happened to him, and his | ing there without any harm having happened to him, and his | ing there without any harm having happened to him, and his |
| 10839 | {face shining like the sun, they cried out, saying, “Verily there is | {face shining like the sun, they cried out, saying, “Verily there is | {face shining like the sun, they cried out, saying, “Verily there is |
| 10840 | 0 God in heaven or earth except the God of George, Jesus | 0 God in heaven or earth except the God of George, Jesus | 0 God in heaven or earth except the God of George, Jesus |
| 10841 | hrist our Lord and God, and from henceforth we are His”. | hrist our Lord and God, and from henceforth we are His”. | hrist our Lord and God, and from henceforth we are His”. |
| 10842 | Then the lawless governors were greatly ashamed and en- | Then the lawless governors were greatly ashamed and en- | Then the lawless governors were greatly ashamed and en- |
| 10843 | aged, and they commanded the soldiers to take them outside | aged, and they commanded the soldiers to take them outside | aged, and they commanded the soldiers to take them outside |
| 10844 | he city and to behead them with the sword: thus they con- | he city and to behead them with the sword: thus they con- | he city and to behead them with the sword: thus they con- |
| 10845 | ummated their martyrdom and received the crown incorruptible | ummated their martyrdom and received the crown incorruptible | ummated their martyrdom and received the crown incorruptible |
| 10846 | or ever and ever on the twenty-fifth day of the month Epiphi.! | or ever and ever on the twenty-fifth day of the month Epiphi.! | or ever and ever on the twenty-fifth day of the month Epiphi.! |
| 10847 | ow they were two thousand four hundred and eight in number, | ow they were two thousand four hundred and eight in number, | ow they were two thousand four hundred and eight in number, |
| 10848 | t I. e., July 19. | t I. e., July 19. | t I. e., July 19. |
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| 10850 | besides the eight soldiers who received baptism : may their holy | besides the eight soldiers who received baptism : may their holy | besides the eight soldiers who received baptism : may their holy |
| 10851 | blessing be with us all for ever, Amen. | blessing be with us all for ever, Amen. | blessing be with us all for ever, Amen. |
| 10852 | Verily, my beloved, if I were to try to describe to you all | Verily, my beloved, if I were to try to describe to you all | Verily, my beloved, if I were to try to describe to you all |
| 10853 | the sufferings which Saint George the righteous and valiant soldier | the sufferings which Saint George the righteous and valiant soldier | the sufferings which Saint George the righteous and valiant soldier |
| 10854 | of Christ endured, time would fail me before I had recounted | of Christ endured, time would fail me before I had recounted | of Christ endured, time would fail me before I had recounted |
| 10855 | them all, for they are so many. Moreover a man who passed | them all, for they are so many. Moreover a man who passed | them all, for they are so many. Moreover a man who passed |
| 10856 | seven years in one place while seventy governors and their armies | seven years in one place while seventy governors and their armies | seven years in one place while seventy governors and their armies |
| 10857 | sat round him and tortured him is quite without parallel in all | sat round him and tortured him is quite without parallel in all | sat round him and tortured him is quite without parallel in all |
| 10858 | the world and the borders thereof. Verily I am astonished and | the world and the borders thereof. Verily I am astonished and | the world and the borders thereof. Verily I am astonished and |
| 10859 | I cross myself and I marvel greatly, O brethren, that I can | I cross myself and I marvel greatly, O brethren, that I can | I cross myself and I marvel greatly, O brethren, that I can |
| 10860 | narrate the marvelworthy contests of holy Saint George the | narrate the marvelworthy contests of holy Saint George the | narrate the marvelworthy contests of holy Saint George the |
| 10861 | great luminary, the beloved of God, the valiant man of Christ, | great luminary, the beloved of God, the valiant man of Christ, | great luminary, the beloved of God, the valiant man of Christ, |
| 10862 | who stood alone in the whole world, and whom none confessed | who stood alone in the whole world, and whom none confessed | who stood alone in the whole world, and whom none confessed |
| 10863 | save Christ. Saint George chid all the governors and rulers | save Christ. Saint George chid all the governors and rulers | save Christ. Saint George chid all the governors and rulers |
| 10864 | of the world and manifested that the Lord our strength is the | of the world and manifested that the Lord our strength is the | of the world and manifested that the Lord our strength is the |
| 10865 | God of every one. O George, my master, by what holy name | God of every one. O George, my master, by what holy name | God of every one. O George, my master, by what holy name |
| 10866 | shall I call thee? Shall I call thee ‘Prophet’ or ‘Lawgiver’ ox | shall I call thee? Shall I call thee ‘Prophet’ or ‘Lawgiver’ ox | shall I call thee? Shall I call thee ‘Prophet’ or ‘Lawgiver’ ox |
| 10867 | shall Tsay ‘Apostle’ or ‘Martyr’ or ‘Righteous man’? In very truth | shall Tsay ‘Apostle’ or ‘Martyr’ or ‘Righteous man’? In very truth | shall Tsay ‘Apostle’ or ‘Martyr’ or ‘Righteous man’? In very truth |
| 10868 | thou art worthy, O beloved of Christ, to be called by all thesenames, | thou art worthy, O beloved of Christ, to be called by all thesenames, | thou art worthy, O beloved of Christ, to be called by all thesenames, |
| 10869 | but if T call thee ‘Prophet’ thou excellest the Prophets, and if I call | but if T call thee ‘Prophet’ thou excellest the Prophets, and if I call | but if T call thee ‘Prophet’ thou excellest the Prophets, and if I call |
| 10870 | thee ‘Lawgiver’ thou art also more excellent than the Lawgivers, | thee ‘Lawgiver’ thou art also more excellent than the Lawgivers, | thee ‘Lawgiver’ thou art also more excellent than the Lawgivers, |
| 10871 | They sawed Isaiah! in twain with a wood saw once for the sake | They sawed Isaiah! in twain with a wood saw once for the sake | They sawed Isaiah! in twain with a wood saw once for the sake |
| 10872 | of the truth, and he died at once, so likewise with all the saints: | of the truth, and he died at once, so likewise with all the saints: | of the truth, and he died at once, so likewise with all the saints: |
| 10873 | but they sawed thee, O George, my master, with a two-edged | but they sawed thee, O George, my master, with a two-edged | but they sawed thee, O George, my master, with a two-edged |
| 10874 | sword [and they tortured thee] with the wheels, .and the two- | sword [and they tortured thee] with the wheels, .and the two- | sword [and they tortured thee] with the wheels, .and the two- |
| 10875 | edged swords, and ‘the axes, and for the truth’s sake thou didst | edged swords, and ‘the axes, and for the truth’s sake thou didst | edged swords, and ‘the axes, and for the truth’s sake thou didst |
| 10876 | die [three] times. Moses the lawgiver saw but a little of the | die [three] times. Moses the lawgiver saw but a little of the | die [three] times. Moses the lawgiver saw but a little of the |
| 10877 | glory of God; but to thee, O George, my master, did God speak | glory of God; but to thee, O George, my master, did God speak | glory of God; but to thee, O George, my master, did God speak |
| 10878 | mouth to mouth in glory and honour. The Apostles who were | mouth to mouth in glory and honour. The Apostles who were | mouth to mouth in glory and honour. The Apostles who were |
| 10879 | twelve and seventy preached in all the world, each in his own | twelve and seventy preached in all the world, each in his own | twelve and seventy preached in all the world, each in his own |
| 10880 | country, and rebuked those who served idols and turned them | country, and rebuked those who served idols and turned them | country, and rebuked those who served idols and turned them |
| 10881 | to Christ: but thou, O brilliant star, hast by thyself rebuked the | to Christ: but thou, O brilliant star, hast by thyself rebuked the | to Christ: but thou, O brilliant star, hast by thyself rebuked the |
| 10882 | idolaters, and governors with their armies and the whole world, | idolaters, and governors with their armies and the whole world, | idolaters, and governors with their armies and the whole world, |
| 10883 | and hast overthrown them with the fire of heaven, and hast made | and hast overthrown them with the fire of heaven, and hast made | and hast overthrown them with the fire of heaven, and hast made |
| 10884 | 1 See Epiphanius, De Prophetarum Vitis, ed. Migne. | 1 See Epiphanius, De Prophetarum Vitis, ed. Migne. | 1 See Epiphanius, De Prophetarum Vitis, ed. Migne. |
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| 10886 | the name of Christ to shine throughout the whole world. Thou art | the name of Christ to shine throughout the whole world. Thou art | the name of Christ to shine throughout the whole world. Thou art |
| 10887 | raore exalted than all the martyrs together who have manifested | raore exalted than all the martyrs together who have manifested | raore exalted than all the martyrs together who have manifested |
| 10888 | forth works, and it is not I who say this but our Lord Jesus | forth works, and it is not I who say this but our Lord Jesus | forth works, and it is not I who say this but our Lord Jesus |
| 10889 | Christ the King of Kings Who testified concerning thee, saying, | Christ the King of Kings Who testified concerning thee, saying, | Christ the King of Kings Who testified concerning thee, saying, |
| 10890 | “0 blessed one, as among those born of women there is none | “0 blessed one, as among those born of women there is none | “0 blessed one, as among those born of women there is none |
| 10891 | like unto John [the Baptist], so among all the martyrs who have | like unto John [the Baptist], so among all the martyrs who have | like unto John [the Baptist], so among all the martyrs who have |
| 10892 | Jeen and shall be, there shall never be any like unto thee forever.” | Jeen and shall be, there shall never be any like unto thee forever.” | Jeen and shall be, there shall never be any like unto thee forever.” |
| 10893 | ‘Thou art more exalted than the righteous by reason of thy | ‘Thou art more exalted than the righteous by reason of thy | ‘Thou art more exalted than the righteous by reason of thy |
| 10894 | patient endurance of hungerings and thirstings and imprisonments, | patient endurance of hungerings and thirstings and imprisonments, | patient endurance of hungerings and thirstings and imprisonments, |
| 10895 | and of the tortures which have been inflicted on thy body day and | and of the tortures which have been inflicted on thy body day and | and of the tortures which have been inflicted on thy body day and |
| 10896 | aight for seven years and especially by reason of the purity of thy | aight for seven years and especially by reason of the purity of thy | aight for seven years and especially by reason of the purity of thy |
| 10897 | body. And, O Saint George, sun of the truth, verily thou art | body. And, O Saint George, sun of the truth, verily thou art | body. And, O Saint George, sun of the truth, verily thou art |
| 10898 | more exalted than all the patriarchs and judges, and, O beloved | more exalted than all the patriarchs and judges, and, O beloved | more exalted than all the patriarchs and judges, and, O beloved |
| 10899 | of Christ, I beseech thee not to despise the attempt of my feeble | of Christ, I beseech thee not to despise the attempt of my feeble | of Christ, I beseech thee not to despise the attempt of my feeble |
| 10900 | intelligence to declare thy exalted honour. Of a truth, I know, | intelligence to declare thy exalted honour. Of a truth, I know, | intelligence to declare thy exalted honour. Of a truth, I know, |
| 10901 | O beloved brethren, that neither I, nor the feeble Theodosius, | O beloved brethren, that neither I, nor the feeble Theodosius, | O beloved brethren, that neither I, nor the feeble Theodosius, |
| 10902 | nor those who will come after me, will be able to describe this | nor those who will come after me, will be able to describe this | nor those who will come after me, will be able to describe this |
| 10903 | valiant soldier of Christ by reason of the great torture which | valiant soldier of Christ by reason of the great torture which | valiant soldier of Christ by reason of the great torture which |
| 10904 | he received for seven years at the hands of seventy wild beasts; | he received for seven years at the hands of seventy wild beasts; | he received for seven years at the hands of seventy wild beasts; |
| 10905 | but, by the will of God, we will go back and complete our | but, by the will of God, we will go back and complete our | but, by the will of God, we will go back and complete our |
| 10906 | encomium that we may show you the end of the holy combat of | encomium that we may show you the end of the holy combat of | encomium that we may show you the end of the holy combat of |
| 10907 | the truly blessed man Saint George. | the truly blessed man Saint George. | the truly blessed man Saint George. |
| 10908 | ~ And it came to pass after these things when the seventy | ~ And it came to pass after these things when the seventy | ~ And it came to pass after these things when the seventy |
| 10909 | governors saw that they had tortured the saint for seven years | governors saw that they had tortured the saint for seven years | governors saw that they had tortured the saint for seven years |
| 10910 | without having vanquished his firm resolve ; and that they had | without having vanquished his firm resolve ; and that they had | without having vanquished his firm resolve ; and that they had |
| 10911 | slain him three times and that he had risen from the dead, they | slain him three times and that he had risen from the dead, they | slain him three times and that he had risen from the dead, they |
| 10912 | took counsel to take him by flattery : and so they commanded to | took counsel to take him by flattery : and so they commanded to | took counsel to take him by flattery : and so they commanded to |
| 10913 | bring the blessed man up to the tribune. And Dadianus the | bring the blessed man up to the tribune. And Dadianus the | bring the blessed man up to the tribune. And Dadianus the |
| 10914 | governor said to him, “George, I swear by my lord the Sun, and | governor said to him, “George, I swear by my lord the Sun, and | governor said to him, “George, I swear by my lord the Sun, and |
| 10915 | the moon, and by all the gods, and by their mother Artemis, | the moon, and by all the gods, and by their mother Artemis, | the moon, and by all the gods, and by their mother Artemis, |
| 10916 | that I will receive thee to myself like a beloved son and that I | that I will receive thee to myself like a beloved son and that I | that I will receive thee to myself like a beloved son and that I |
| 10917 | will give thee everything that thou shalt ask, even to the half of | will give thee everything that thou shalt ask, even to the half of | will give thee everything that thou shalt ask, even to the half of |
| 10918 | my kingdom will I give thee, if only thou wilt listen to me | my kingdom will I give thee, if only thou wilt listen to me | my kingdom will I give thee, if only thou wilt listen to me |
| 10919 | as to a father, and wilt worship Apollo once thou shalt become | as to a father, and wilt worship Apollo once thou shalt become | as to a father, and wilt worship Apollo once thou shalt become |
| 10920 | second in the kingdom.” The righteous man answered and said, | second in the kingdom.” The righteous man answered and said, | second in the kingdom.” The righteous man answered and said, |
| 10921 | “Where have these words of thine been until to-day? Behold | “Where have these words of thine been until to-day? Behold | “Where have these words of thine been until to-day? Behold |
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| 10925 | thou hast tortured me daily, for seven years, and I have three | thou hast tortured me daily, for seven years, and I have three | thou hast tortured me daily, for seven years, and I have three |
| 10926 | times tasted death at thy hands, but my Lord Jesus Christ raised | times tasted death at thy hands, but my Lord Jesus Christ raised | times tasted death at thy hands, but my Lord Jesus Christ raised |
| 10927 | me up, and I escaped from the tortures which thou didst inflict | me up, and I escaped from the tortures which thou didst inflict | me up, and I escaped from the tortures which thou didst inflict |
| 10928 | upon me. If my Saviour but preserve my soul within me I will | upon me. If my Saviour but preserve my soul within me I will | upon me. If my Saviour but preserve my soul within me I will |
| 10929 | not only die once but thousands of times, and I will never | not only die once but thousands of times, and I will never | not only die once but thousands of times, and I will never |
| 10930 | hearken to such words as these. Dost thou not know, O king, | hearken to such words as these. Dost thou not know, O king, | hearken to such words as these. Dost thou not know, O king, |
| 10931 | that the whole race of the Galileans loves victory? and that they | that the whole race of the Galileans loves victory? and that they | that the whole race of the Galileans loves victory? and that they |
| 10932 | will fight against those who fight against them? And behold | will fight against those who fight against them? And behold | will fight against those who fight against them? And behold |
| 10933 | thy words gladden me this day and thy speech greatly per- | thy words gladden me this day and thy speech greatly per- | thy words gladden me this day and thy speech greatly per- |
| 10934 | suades me.” When Dadianus heard these things he ei | suades me.” When Dadianus heard these things he ei | suades me.” When Dadianus heard these things he ei |
| 10935 | greatly, and kissed Saint George upon his head. The blessed | greatly, and kissed Saint George upon his head. The blessed | greatly, and kissed Saint George upon his head. The blessed |
| 10936 | man said to the governor, “Stand away from me, and kiss nether | man said to the governor, “Stand away from me, and kiss nether | man said to the governor, “Stand away from me, and kiss nether |
| 10937 | me nor my head until I have first worshipped Apollo, and after | me nor my head until I have first worshipped Apollo, and after | me nor my head until I have first worshipped Apollo, and after |
| 10938 | that do unto me what thou pleasest. And now command them | that do unto me what thou pleasest. And now command them | that do unto me what thou pleasest. And now command them |
| 10939 | to take me to the prison until to-morrow, and when to-day has | to take me to the prison until to-morrow, and when to-day has | to take me to the prison until to-morrow, and when to-day has |
| 10940 | gone and the morning has come, let the herald bid every one | gone and the morning has come, let the herald bid every one | gone and the morning has come, let the herald bid every one |
| 10941 | come to see me worship the gods.” Then the governor answered | come to see me worship the gods.” Then the governor answered | come to see me worship the gods.” Then the governor answered |
| 10942 | and said to him, “Nay, far be it from me to throw thee into | and said to him, “Nay, far be it from me to throw thee into | and said to him, “Nay, far be it from me to throw thee into |
| 10943 | prison, O beloved George, and forgive me for all the sufferings | prison, O beloved George, and forgive me for all the sufferings | prison, O beloved George, and forgive me for all the sufferings |
| 10944 | which I have inflicted upon thee, for I was ignorant, and receive | which I have inflicted upon thee, for I was ignorant, and receive | which I have inflicted upon thee, for I was ignorant, and receive |
| 10945 | me as a father, and come with me into the palace where Queen | me as a father, and come with me into the palace where Queen | me as a father, and come with me into the palace where Queen |
| 10946 | Alexandra is in her inner chamber.” So the governor took him | Alexandra is in her inner chamber.” So the governor took him | Alexandra is in her inner chamber.” So the governor took him |
| 10947 | in and put him in the room where the Queen was, and came out | in and put him in the room where the Queen was, and came out | in and put him in the room where the Queen was, and came out |
| 10948 | to the governors and sat at meat with them. | to the governors and sat at meat with them. | to the governors and sat at meat with them. |
| 10949 | And when the evening had come Saint George bowed his | And when the evening had come Saint George bowed his | And when the evening had come Saint George bowed his |
| 10950 | knees and prayed, saying, “O Lord God, there is none like unto | knees and prayed, saying, “O Lord God, there is none like unto | knees and prayed, saying, “O Lord God, there is none like unto |
| 10951 | thee among all the gods, thou art the Lord God and there is | thee among all the gods, thou art the Lord God and there is | thee among all the gods, thou art the Lord God and there is |
| 10952 | none that can be compared with thee. Why do the heathen cry’ | none that can be compared with thee. Why do the heathen cry’ | none that can be compared with thee. Why do the heathen cry’ |
| 10953 | out and the peoples imagine vain things? The governors and | out and the peoples imagine vain things? The governors and | out and the peoples imagine vain things? The governors and |
| 10954 | the rulers of the earth have gathered together and they speak | the rulers of the earth have gathered together and they speak | the rulers of the earth have gathered together and they speak |
| 10955 | against God and against His Christ.”! The Queen answered and | against God and against His Christ.”! The Queen answered and | against God and against His Christ.”! The Queen answered and |
| 10956 | said to him, “O George, my master, who are these governors and { | said to him, “O George, my master, who are these governors and { | said to him, “O George, my master, who are these governors and { |
| 10957 | rulers who are gathered together? and who is the God Whom | rulers who are gathered together? and who is the God Whom | rulers who are gathered together? and who is the God Whom |
| 10958 | they resist? and Who is His Christ? teach me, O George, my | they resist? and Who is His Christ? teach me, O George, my | they resist? and Who is His Christ? teach me, O George, my |
| 10959 | 1 Psalm ii, 1. . | | 1 Psalm ii, 1. . | | 1 Psalm ii, 1. . | |
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| 10964 | niaster.” And the blessed man opened his mouth and explained | niaster.” And the blessed man opened his mouth and explained | niaster.” And the blessed man opened his mouth and explained |
| 10965 | ty her the deep questions of the Old and New Scriptures, and | ty her the deep questions of the Old and New Scriptures, and | ty her the deep questions of the Old and New Scriptures, and |
| 10966 | taus taught her to know the Father and the Son and the Holy | taus taught her to know the Father and the Son and the Holy | taus taught her to know the Father and the Son and the Holy |
| 10967 | Cipirit. He showed her that it was God who had made the | Cipirit. He showed her that it was God who had made the | Cipirit. He showed her that it was God who had made the |
| 10968 | leavens, and the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the | leavens, and the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the | leavens, and the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the |
| 10969 | stars, and all creation, and he showed her that the Lord had made | stars, and all creation, and he showed her that the Lord had made | stars, and all creation, and he showed her that the Lord had made |
| 10970 | 10an out of the dust of the earth, saying, “Did not God create | 10an out of the dust of the earth, saying, “Did not God create | 10an out of the dust of the earth, saying, “Did not God create |
| 10971 | lim out of the earth? If He did not, whence did he find bones, | lim out of the earth? If He did not, whence did he find bones, | lim out of the earth? If He did not, whence did he find bones, |
| 10972 | «nd sinews, and skin, and eyes, and tongue, and throat, and the | | «nd sinews, and skin, and eyes, and tongue, and throat, and the | | «nd sinews, and skin, and eyes, and tongue, and throat, and the | |
| 10973 | senses of hearing, and smelling, and the creation of all these | senses of hearing, and smelling, and the creation of all these | senses of hearing, and smelling, and the creation of all these |
| 10974 | works? Did not God make all these things and man out of a | works? Did not God make all these things and man out of a | works? Did not God make all these things and man out of a |
| 10975 | lod of earth? And He filled him with understanding and wis- | lod of earth? And He filled him with understanding and wis- | lod of earth? And He filled him with understanding and wis- |
| 10976 | dom of the true knowledge of God, and placed him in a paradise | dom of the true knowledge of God, and placed him in a paradise | dom of the true knowledge of God, and placed him in a paradise |
| 10977 | of joy, and gave him His commandments and His words to keep | of joy, and gave him His commandments and His words to keep | of joy, and gave him His commandments and His words to keep |
| 10978 | like a god. But the man was disobedient to his God, and his | like a god. But the man was disobedient to his God, and his | like a god. But the man was disobedient to his God, and his |
| 10979 | {enemy persuaded him, and he died with him [in sin and went | {enemy persuaded him, and he died with him [in sin and went | {enemy persuaded him, and he died with him [in sin and went |
| 10980 | |down to Amenti with him, but not for ever. When God saw that | |down to Amenti with him, but not for ever. When God saw that | |down to Amenti with him, but not for ever. When God saw that |
| 10981 | which He had made in the snares of His adversary, for His | which He had made in the snares of His adversary, for His | which He had made in the snares of His adversary, for His |
| 10982 | |goodness’ sake He could not bear it, and He sent His beloved | |goodness’ sake He could not bear it, and He sent His beloved | |goodness’ sake He could not bear it, and He sent His beloved |
| 10983 | Son into the world and by the Holy Spirit He took upon Him- | Son into the world and by the Holy Spirit He took upon Him- | Son into the world and by the Holy Spirit He took upon Him- |
| 10984 | ot flesh of the spotless Virgin and God-bearer, Mary : and she | ot flesh of the spotless Virgin and God-bearer, Mary : and she | ot flesh of the spotless Virgin and God-bearer, Mary : and she |
| 10985 | [bore as man, God, perfect, in truth, and He was the only man | [bore as man, God, perfect, in truth, and He was the only man | [bore as man, God, perfect, in truth, and He was the only man |
| 10986 | [without sin. And they crucified Him upon the cross by His own | [without sin. And they crucified Him upon the cross by His own | [without sin. And they crucified Him upon the cross by His own |
| 10987 | desire and by the good will of the Father and the Holy Spirit, | desire and by the good will of the Father and the Holy Spirit, | desire and by the good will of the Father and the Holy Spirit, |
| 10988 | and He died for us in the flesh that He might redeem us out | and He died for us in the flesh that He might redeem us out | and He died for us in the flesh that He might redeem us out |
| 10989 | ‘of the hands of our enemy; and He returned again to His home | ‘of the hands of our enemy; and He returned again to His home | ‘of the hands of our enemy; and He returned again to His home |
| 10990 | [which is the Paradise of joy. When the adversary, the devil, | [which is the Paradise of joy. When the adversary, the devil, | [which is the Paradise of joy. When the adversary, the devil, |
| 10991 | [saw that mankind knew the true Creator, God, he entered into | [saw that mankind knew the true Creator, God, he entered into | [saw that mankind knew the true Creator, God, he entered into |
| 10992 | ithe governors and rulers of the earth and they made idols and | ithe governors and rulers of the earth and they made idols and | ithe governors and rulers of the earth and they made idols and |
| 10993 | called them by the names of images of devils, and they wor | called them by the names of images of devils, and they wor | called them by the names of images of devils, and they wor |
| 10994 | shipped them and forsook God the most High their Creator.” [145]; | shipped them and forsook God the most High their Creator.” [145]; | shipped them and forsook God the most High their Creator.” [145]; |
| 10995 | The Queen said to him, “Are not these idols demons, O George, | The Queen said to him, “Are not these idols demons, O George, | The Queen said to him, “Are not these idols demons, O George, |
| 10996 | my master, after God?” The blessed man said to her, “Yes, they | my master, after God?” The blessed man said to her, “Yes, they | my master, after God?” The blessed man said to her, “Yes, they |
| 10997 | are foul demons”. The Queen said to him, “O George, my | are foul demons”. The Queen said to him, “O George, my | are foul demons”. The Queen said to him, “O George, my |
| 10998 | master, the governor Dadianus knoweth no God except Apollo: | master, the governor Dadianus knoweth no God except Apollo: | master, the governor Dadianus knoweth no God except Apollo: |
| 10999 | and now show me how the Son of God came into the world.” | and now show me how the Son of God came into the world.” | and now show me how the Son of God came into the world.” |
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| 11002 | The blessed man George said, “Hearken unto me, O Queen | The blessed man George said, “Hearken unto me, O Queen | The blessed man George said, “Hearken unto me, O Queen |
| 11003 | Alexandra, and hearken unto David who says, ‘Thou that sittest] | Alexandra, and hearken unto David who says, ‘Thou that sittest] | Alexandra, and hearken unto David who says, ‘Thou that sittest] |
| 11004 | upon the cherubim show Thyself, lift up Thy strength and come | upon the cherubim show Thyself, lift up Thy strength and come | upon the cherubim show Thyself, lift up Thy strength and come |
| 11005 | to deliver us.’ And again David saith, ‘He shall come "down | to deliver us.’ And again David saith, ‘He shall come "down | to deliver us.’ And again David saith, ‘He shall come "down |
| 11006 | like rain upon the mown grass’, that is to say to the Virgin, | like rain upon the mown grass’, that is to say to the Virgin, | like rain upon the mown grass’, that is to say to the Virgin, |
| 11007 | Listen, O Queen, to Habakkuk the prophet, who said, ‘O God, | Listen, O Queen, to Habakkuk the prophet, who said, ‘O God, | Listen, O Queen, to Habakkuk the prophet, who said, ‘O God, |
| 11008 | I heard the noise of Thee and I was afraid, and I gave attention | I heard the noise of Thee and I was afraid, and I gave attention | I heard the noise of Thee and I was afraid, and I gave attention |
| 11009 | to Thy words and was speechless; now the Holy Spirit spake all | to Thy words and was speechless; now the Holy Spirit spake all | to Thy words and was speechless; now the Holy Spirit spake all |
| 11010 | these things”.! The Queen said to him, “Master, why did the | these things”.! The Queen said to him, “Master, why did the | these things”.! The Queen said to him, “Master, why did the |
| 11011 | prophet fear when he heard the voice of God, and why was he | prophet fear when he heard the voice of God, and why was he | prophet fear when he heard the voice of God, and why was he |
| 11012 | speechless when he considered His works?” The blessed man | speechless when he considered His works?” The blessed man | speechless when he considered His works?” The blessed man |
| 11013 | said to her, “Listen, O Queen. The prophet was afraid becaus | said to her, “Listen, O Queen. The prophet was afraid becaus | said to her, “Listen, O Queen. The prophet was afraid becaus |
| 11014 | he knew that God would come down from heaven; and he was | he knew that God would come down from heaven; and he was | he knew that God would come down from heaven; and he was |
| 11015 | speechless because he knew that He would dwell with men”. | speechless because he knew that He would dwell with men”. | speechless because he knew that He would dwell with men”. |
| 11016 | The Queen answered and said to him, “Verily thou speakest well, | The Queen answered and said to him, “Verily thou speakest well, | The Queen answered and said to him, “Verily thou speakest well, |
| 11017 | O perfect illuminator; I beseech thee to pray to God for me that | O perfect illuminator; I beseech thee to pray to God for me that | O perfect illuminator; I beseech thee to pray to God for me that |
| 11018 | He may drive away from me the snares of foul idols”. The | He may drive away from me the snares of foul idols”. The | He may drive away from me the snares of foul idols”. The |
| 11019 | blessed George said to her, “Believe in the holy and consub- | blessed George said to her, “Believe in the holy and consub- | blessed George said to her, “Believe in the holy and consub- |
| 11020 | stantial Trinity, and no blemish of idols shall in any wise come | stantial Trinity, and no blemish of idols shall in any wise come | stantial Trinity, and no blemish of idols shall in any wise come |
| 11021 | near to thee”. The Queen said, “Master, I believe, but I am | near to thee”. The Queen said, “Master, I believe, but I am | near to thee”. The Queen said, “Master, I believe, but I am |
| 11022 | afraid of this sinful governor and evil beast, for in truth he | afraid of this sinful governor and evil beast, for in truth he | afraid of this sinful governor and evil beast, for in truth he |
| 11023 | devours the flesh of men and is more lawless than any other man | devours the flesh of men and is more lawless than any other man | devours the flesh of men and is more lawless than any other man |
| 11024 | living upon earth. And, O George, my master, keep this secret | living upon earth. And, O George, my master, keep this secret | living upon earth. And, O George, my master, keep this secret |
| 11025 | until I come to thee in the court of Christ the mighty King; | until I come to thee in the court of Christ the mighty King; | until I come to thee in the court of Christ the mighty King; |
| 11026 | leave me now to rest myself a little, O holy father, and God | leave me now to rest myself a little, O holy father, and God | leave me now to rest myself a little, O holy father, and God |
| 11027 | knows that I will cling fast to thee”. 1 d | knows that I will cling fast to thee”. 1 d | knows that I will cling fast to thee”. 1 d |
| 11028 | When the morning had come, the evil and lawless governor | When the morning had come, the evil and lawless governor | When the morning had come, the evil and lawless governor |
| 11029 | commanded them to bring the blessed man out to him from th | commanded them to bring the blessed man out to him from th | commanded them to bring the blessed man out to him from th |
| 11030 | palace into the temple of the city. And the governor sent to | palace into the temple of the city. And the governor sent to | palace into the temple of the city. And the governor sent to |
| 11031 | him, saying, “Haste thee and come forth to me and worship the | him, saying, “Haste thee and come forth to me and worship the | him, saying, “Haste thee and come forth to me and worship the |
| 11032 | gods that thou mayest receive great honours from the hands of | gods that thou mayest receive great honours from the hands of | gods that thou mayest receive great honours from the hands of |
| 11033 | all the governors; that they may give to thee a kingly sceptre; | all the governors; that they may give to thee a kingly sceptre; | all the governors; that they may give to thee a kingly sceptre; |
| 11034 | that my heart may be joyful in thee, O exceeding pleasant and | that my heart may be joyful in thee, O exceeding pleasant and | that my heart may be joyful in thee, O exceeding pleasant and |
| 11035 | beloved one ; and that every one may see thee [sacrifice] before | beloved one ; and that every one may see thee [sacrifice] before | beloved one ; and that every one may see thee [sacrifice] before |
| 11036 | 1 Habakkuk iii, 2. : | 1 Habakkuk iii, 2. : | 1 Habakkuk iii, 2. : |
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| 11038 | vie go in to sit at meat”. The blessed man said to him, “Sit | vie go in to sit at meat”. The blessed man said to him, “Sit | vie go in to sit at meat”. The blessed man said to him, “Sit |
| 11039 | thee down with the other governors here until I have sacrificed | thee down with the other governors here until I have sacrificed | thee down with the other governors here until I have sacrificed |
| 11040 | to the gods, and I will return unto thee”. And the herald cried | to the gods, and I will return unto thee”. And the herald cried | to the gods, and I will return unto thee”. And the herald cried |
| 11041 | out with a loud voice saying, “Gather together to-day, O all ye | out with a loud voice saying, “Gather together to-day, O all ye | out with a loud voice saying, “Gather together to-day, O all ye |
| 11042 | yeople, into the temple that ye may see George the mighty | yeople, into the temple that ye may see George the mighty | yeople, into the temple that ye may see George the mighty |
| 11043 | salilean worship Apollo the great god”. And straightway the | salilean worship Apollo the great god”. And straightway the | salilean worship Apollo the great god”. And straightway the |
| 11044 | whole city was gathered together, both men and women and | whole city was gathered together, both men and women and | whole city was gathered together, both men and women and |
| 11045 | hey all marvelled greatly at the blessed George the migthy | hey all marvelled greatly at the blessed George the migthy | hey all marvelled greatly at the blessed George the migthy |
| 11046 | illuminator, and said to one another, “What has happened to the | illuminator, and said to one another, “What has happened to the | illuminator, and said to one another, “What has happened to the |
| 11047 | righteous man?” When the widow woman [whose son Saint | righteous man?” When the widow woman [whose son Saint | righteous man?” When the widow woman [whose son Saint |
| 11048 | George had healed] heard these things about the blessed George, | George had healed] heard these things about the blessed George, | George had healed] heard these things about the blessed George, |
| 11049 | she cried out among the whole multitude, saying, “O George, | she cried out among the whole multitude, saying, “O George, | she cried out among the whole multitude, saying, “O George, |
| 11050 | my master, the valiant soldier of Jesus Christ the King, my God, | my master, the valiant soldier of Jesus Christ the King, my God, | my master, the valiant soldier of Jesus Christ the King, my God, |
| 11051 | thou who hast wrought thousands of miracles and mighty deeds | thou who hast wrought thousands of miracles and mighty deeds | thou who hast wrought thousands of miracles and mighty deeds |
| 11052 | in this city; who hast raised the dead, given light to the blind, | in this city; who hast raised the dead, given light to the blind, | in this city; who hast raised the dead, given light to the blind, |
| 11053 | made the lame to walk, the dumb to speak, and the deaf to | made the lame to walk, the dumb to speak, and the deaf to | made the lame to walk, the dumb to speak, and the deaf to |
| 11054 | hear; who hast cleansed the lepers, and cast out devils,! and hast | hear; who hast cleansed the lepers, and cast out devils,! and hast | hear; who hast cleansed the lepers, and cast out devils,! and hast |
| 11055 | been an enlightener of the whole world; O George; my master, | been an enlightener of the whole world; O George; my master, | been an enlightener of the whole world; O George; my master, |
| 11056 | who didst make the dried up pieces of wood to bear fruit again; | who didst make the dried up pieces of wood to bear fruit again; | who didst make the dried up pieces of wood to bear fruit again; |
| 11057 | who didst come into my house when I was poor, and I became | who didst come into my house when I was poor, and I became | who didst come into my house when I was poor, and I became |
| 11058 | exceeding rich, and who when I was wandering turned me to God | exceeding rich, and who when I was wandering turned me to God | exceeding rich, and who when I was wandering turned me to God |
| 11059 | the true Almighty; wilt thou, after all these things which thou | the true Almighty; wilt thou, after all these things which thou | the true Almighty; wilt thou, after all these things which thou |
| 11060 | hast wrought in the name of Christ, worship Apollo the polluted, | hast wrought in the name of Christ, worship Apollo the polluted, | hast wrought in the name of Christ, worship Apollo the polluted, |
| 11061 | and put to shame the whole Christian people?” When Saint | and put to shame the whole Christian people?” When Saint | and put to shame the whole Christian people?” When Saint |
| 11062 | George heard her say these things he rejoiced at the firmness | George heard her say these things he rejoiced at the firmness | George heard her say these things he rejoiced at the firmness |
| 11063 | of her faith, and he smiled a holy smile at her, and said, “Put | of her faith, and he smiled a holy smile at her, and said, “Put | of her faith, and he smiled a holy smile at her, and said, “Put |
| 11064 | thy child down upon the ground,” and she put him down. The | thy child down upon the ground,” and she put him down. The | thy child down upon the ground,” and she put him down. The |
| 11065 | saint answered and said to the child, “Christ my God says unto | saint answered and said to the child, “Christ my God says unto | saint answered and said to the child, “Christ my God says unto |
| 11066 | thee, ‘Arise, come to Me and perform My words’;” and straight- | thee, ‘Arise, come to Me and perform My words’;” and straight- | thee, ‘Arise, come to Me and perform My words’;” and straight- |
| 11067 | way his ears heard and his legs received strength, and he came | way his ears heard and his legs received strength, and he came | way his ears heard and his legs received strength, and he came |
| 11068 | to Saint George. And Saint George said to him in presence of | to Saint George. And Saint George said to him in presence of | to Saint George. And Saint George said to him in presence of |
| 11069 | all the multitude, “Go into the temple of Apollo and say to Apollo, | all the multitude, “Go into the temple of Apollo and say to Apollo, | all the multitude, “Go into the temple of Apollo and say to Apollo, |
| 11070 | ‘O idol, blind, deaf, senseless and foolish one, come forth, for | ‘O idol, blind, deaf, senseless and foolish one, come forth, for | ‘O idol, blind, deaf, senseless and foolish one, come forth, for |
| 11071 | George, the servant of God, called thee’;” and the little child | George, the servant of God, called thee’;” and the little child | George, the servant of God, called thee’;” and the little child |
| 11072 | ⲃ ⲛⲓⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ. | ⲃ ⲛⲓⲇⲉⲙⲱⲛ. | v niḋemōn. |
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| 11074 | went into the temple and spake thus. And straightway the spirit | went into the temple and spake thus. And straightway the spirit | went into the temple and spake thus. And straightway the spirit |
| 11075 | which sojourned in the idol cried out, “O Jesus the Nazarene, | which sojourned in the idol cried out, “O Jesus the Nazarene, | which sojourned in the idol cried out, “O Jesus the Nazarene, |
| 11076 | Thou drawest every thing to Thee. Why hast Thou now raised | Thou drawest every thing to Thee. Why hast Thou now raised | Thou drawest every thing to Thee. Why hast Thou now raised |
| 11077 | up this little boy against me?” And straightway the idol leaped | up this little boy against me?” And straightway the idol leaped | up this little boy against me?” And straightway the idol leaped |
| 11078 | down from his pedestal and came to the righteous man George. | down from his pedestal and came to the righteous man George. | down from his pedestal and came to the righteous man George. |
| 11079 | And the saint George said to the idol, “I am not the God of | And the saint George said to the idol, “I am not the God of | And the saint George said to the idol, “I am not the God of |
| 11080 | the Christians”. The demon said to the saint, “Bear with me | the Christians”. The demon said to the saint, “Bear with me | the Christians”. The demon said to the saint, “Bear with me |
| 11081 | a little, O master, and I will show thee every thing;” and Saint | a little, O master, and I will show thee every thing;” and Saint | a little, O master, and I will show thee every thing;” and Saint |
| 11082 | George said to him, “Speak”. And the spirit said to him, “I| | George said to him, “Speak”. And the spirit said to him, “I| | George said to him, “Speak”. And the spirit said to him, “I| |
| 11083 | am the God of the Hellenes and a demon of darkness, but of | am the God of the Hellenes and a demon of darkness, but of | am the God of the Hellenes and a demon of darkness, but of |
| 11084 | old time, master, I was an angel of God. Through my dis- | old time, master, I was an angel of God. Through my dis- | old time, master, I was an angel of God. Through my dis- |
| 11085 | obedience to God, He commanded, and heaven was shut against | obedience to God, He commanded, and heaven was shut against | obedience to God, He commanded, and heaven was shut against |
| 11086 | me, and I was cast out from it, and became a devil. And I was | me, and I was cast out from it, and became a devil. And I was | me, and I was cast out from it, and became a devil. And I was |
| 11087 | jealous of mankind, for God took them up to heaven and cast | jealous of mankind, for God took them up to heaven and cast | jealous of mankind, for God took them up to heaven and cast |
| 11088 | me down into the depths of the earth, and therefore I became | me down into the depths of the earth, and therefore I became | me down into the depths of the earth, and therefore I became |
| 11089 | the adversary of mankind and made them to forsake God and | the adversary of mankind and made them to forsake God and | the adversary of mankind and made them to forsake God and |
| 11090 | to worship idols that God might cast them down with us into | to worship idols that God might cast them down with us into | to worship idols that God might cast them down with us into |
| 11091 | the abyss.” Saint George said to him, “O evil and wicked snarer, | the abyss.” Saint George said to him, “O evil and wicked snarer, | the abyss.” Saint George said to him, “O evil and wicked snarer, |
| 11092 | since thou didst choose darkness of thy own free will, why didst | since thou didst choose darkness of thy own free will, why didst | since thou didst choose darkness of thy own free will, why didst |
| 11093 | thou become an enemy of God's image”? The spirit said to him | thou become an enemy of God's image”? The spirit said to him | thou become an enemy of God's image”? The spirit said to him |
| 11094 | “I swear by the seven heavens of heaven, and the circle of the | “I swear by the seven heavens of heaven, and the circle of the | “I swear by the seven heavens of heaven, and the circle of the |
| 11095 | sun and of the moon, and the orbit of the abyss, if power had | sun and of the moon, and the orbit of the abyss, if power had | sun and of the moon, and the orbit of the abyss, if power had |
| 11096 | been granted to me I would have led thee astray. And I go up | been granted to me I would have led thee astray. And I go up | been granted to me I would have led thee astray. And I go up |
| 11097 | to the gates of heaven, and I listen to the sentence of death | to the gates of heaven, and I listen to the sentence of death | to the gates of heaven, and I listen to the sentence of death |
| 11098 | which comes forth from the mouth of God, and I bring numbers | which comes forth from the mouth of God, and I bring numbers | which comes forth from the mouth of God, and I bring numbers |
| 11099 | of afflictions upon every soul of mankind; and I bring sleep upon | of afflictions upon every soul of mankind; and I bring sleep upon | of afflictions upon every soul of mankind; and I bring sleep upon |
| 11100 | men and women in church that they may not listen to the words | men and women in church that they may not listen to the words | men and women in church that they may not listen to the words |
| 11101 | of God and deliver themselves from their punishments.” Saint | of God and deliver themselves from their punishments.” Saint | of God and deliver themselves from their punishments.” Saint |
| 11102 | George said to him, “O wretched one, thou hast laid hold upon | George said to him, “O wretched one, thou hast laid hold upon | George said to him, “O wretched one, thou hast laid hold upon |
| 11103 | me several times, but by the power of my Lord Jesus Christ thou | me several times, but by the power of my Lord Jesus Christ thou | me several times, but by the power of my Lord Jesus Christ thou |
| 11104 | didst find nothing of thyself in me; and now, O polluted one, | didst find nothing of thyself in me; and now, O polluted one, | didst find nothing of thyself in me; and now, O polluted one, |
| 11105 | receive the punishment which God shall bring upon thee for ever | receive the punishment which God shall bring upon thee for ever | receive the punishment which God shall bring upon thee for ever |
| 11106 | and ever.” Then Saint George with his foot smote the earth | and ever.” Then Saint George with his foot smote the earth | and ever.” Then Saint George with his foot smote the earth |
| 11107 | which opened yawning down to hell, and he said to the spirit, | which opened yawning down to hell, and he said to the spirit, | which opened yawning down to hell, and he said to the spirit, |
| 11108 | “Go down into the abyss, thou and the idol in which thou | “Go down into the abyss, thou and the idol in which thou | “Go down into the abyss, thou and the idol in which thou |
| 11109 | sojournest, and give speech unto all the souls that thou hast led | sojournest, and give speech unto all the souls that thou hast led | sojournest, and give speech unto all the souls that thou hast led |
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| 11111 | ¢stray from God;” and straightway he went down into the abyss | ¢stray from God;” and straightway he went down into the abyss | ¢stray from God;” and straightway he went down into the abyss |
| 11112 | before every one, and the earth closed over him. | before every one, and the earth closed over him. | before every one, and the earth closed over him. |
| 11113 | Then the righteous man loosed his garments, and went into | Then the righteous man loosed his garments, and went into | Then the righteous man loosed his garments, and went into |
| 11114 | ‘he temple, and made his way to the idol called Herakles, and | ‘he temple, and made his way to the idol called Herakles, and | ‘he temple, and made his way to the idol called Herakles, and |
| 11115 | aid to him, “O wicked spirit who inhabitest this temple come | aid to him, “O wicked spirit who inhabitest this temple come | aid to him, “O wicked spirit who inhabitest this temple come |
| 11116 | orth from it, for I am George, and I have come against thee in | orth from it, for I am George, and I have come against thee in | orth from it, for I am George, and I have come against thee in |
| 11117 | wrath;” and straightway all the demons which dwelt in the idols | wrath;” and straightway all the demons which dwelt in the idols | wrath;” and straightway all the demons which dwelt in the idols |
| 11118 | lisappeared. And Saint George loosed his shoe latchets and | lisappeared. And Saint George loosed his shoe latchets and | lisappeared. And Saint George loosed his shoe latchets and |
| 11119 | went against the idols upon their pedestals, and they fell down | went against the idols upon their pedestals, and they fell down | went against the idols upon their pedestals, and they fell down |
| 11120 | and became as dust, and he trampled upon them all with his | and became as dust, and he trampled upon them all with his | and became as dust, and he trampled upon them all with his |
| 11121 | feet. When the priests saw the destruction in the temple they | feet. When the priests saw the destruction in the temple they | feet. When the priests saw the destruction in the temple they |
| 11122 | rent their clothes, and went to the governors and showed them | rent their clothes, and went to the governors and showed them | rent their clothes, and went to the governors and showed them |
| 11123 | every thing that had happened. And they were filled with wrath | every thing that had happened. And they were filled with wrath | every thing that had happened. And they were filled with wrath |
| 11124 | and sent servants to bind Saint George, and they brought him to | and sent servants to bind Saint George, and they brought him to | and sent servants to bind Saint George, and they brought him to |
| 11125 | the governors with a whole multitude of people following after | the governors with a whole multitude of people following after | the governors with a whole multitude of people following after |
| 11126 | him, all crying out, “We are Christians, and we belong to the | him, all crying out, “We are Christians, and we belong to the | him, all crying out, “We are Christians, and we belong to the |
| 11127 | God of George.” Then Dadianus the governor said to Saint | God of George.” Then Dadianus the governor said to Saint | God of George.” Then Dadianus the governor said to Saint |
| 11128 | George, “O most wicked of all Christians, didst thou not swear | George, “O most wicked of all Christians, didst thou not swear | George, “O most wicked of all Christians, didst thou not swear |
| 11129 | [to me last night, saying, ‘I will worship Apollo’?” The righteous | [to me last night, saying, ‘I will worship Apollo’?” The righteous | [to me last night, saying, ‘I will worship Apollo’?” The righteous |
| 11130 | | man said to him, “Go, O governor, and bring Apollo to me and | | man said to him, “Go, O governor, and bring Apollo to me and | | man said to him, “Go, O governor, and bring Apollo to me and |
| 11131 | I will worship him before thee.” And again the blessed man said, | I will worship him before thee.” And again the blessed man said, | I will worship him before thee.” And again the blessed man said, |
| 11132 | “If thou wilt bring Herakles himself here I will worship him | “If thou wilt bring Herakles himself here I will worship him | “If thou wilt bring Herakles himself here I will worship him |
| 11133 | before thee”. The governor said to him, “Where shall I find | before thee”. The governor said to him, “Where shall I find | before thee”. The governor said to him, “Where shall I find |
| 11134 | | Apollo or Herakles, for according to what the priests have told | | Apollo or Herakles, for according to what the priests have told | | Apollo or Herakles, for according to what the priests have told |
| 11135 | me thou hast sinashed Herakles to pieces and hast sent Apollo | me thou hast sinashed Herakles to pieces and hast sent Apollo | me thou hast sinashed Herakles to pieces and hast sent Apollo |
| 11136 | ‘down into the abyss; and wouldst thou also send me thither | ‘down into the abyss; and wouldst thou also send me thither | ‘down into the abyss; and wouldst thou also send me thither |
| 11137 | | alive, O George?” Saint George said to him, “O senseless one, | | alive, O George?” Saint George said to him, “O senseless one, | | alive, O George?” Saint George said to him, “O senseless one, |
| 11138 | since thou art persuaded that they were not able to help them- | since thou art persuaded that they were not able to help them- | since thou art persuaded that they were not able to help them- |
| 11139 | selves, how could they deliver thee in the great day of the true | selves, how could they deliver thee in the great day of the true | selves, how could they deliver thee in the great day of the true |
| 11140 | (Judge when every one shall receive according to what he hath | (Judge when every one shall receive according to what he hath | (Judge when every one shall receive according to what he hath |
| 11141 | done?” Then the governor was greatly ashamed, and rose up | done?” Then the governor was greatly ashamed, and rose up | done?” Then the governor was greatly ashamed, and rose up |
| 11142 | land went into the palace and said to the Queen, “O Queen | land went into the palace and said to the Queen, “O Queen | land went into the palace and said to the Queen, “O Queen |
| 11143 | Alexandra, I suffer much through this race of Christians, but | Alexandra, I suffer much through this race of Christians, but | Alexandra, I suffer much through this race of Christians, but |
| 11144 | sepecially through this magician George.” The Queen said to | sepecially through this magician George.” The Queen said to | sepecially through this magician George.” The Queen said to |
| 11145 | him, “Have I not told thee, O pestilential flesh devourer, to let | him, “Have I not told thee, O pestilential flesh devourer, to let | him, “Have I not told thee, O pestilential flesh devourer, to let |
| 11146 | this race of Christians alone, for the King of heaven is their | this race of Christians alone, for the King of heaven is their | this race of Christians alone, for the King of heaven is their |
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| 11148 | God, and He is the God of heaven and earth and will humble | God, and He is the God of heaven and earth and will humble | God, and He is the God of heaven and earth and will humble |
| 11149 | thy pride straightway.” The lawless governor said to her, “I | thy pride straightway.” The lawless governor said to her, “I | thy pride straightway.” The lawless governor said to her, “I |
| 11150 | think, O Queen Alexandra, that the magic of George, who came | think, O Queen Alexandra, that the magic of George, who came | think, O Queen Alexandra, that the magic of George, who came |
| 11151 | to thee, has entered into thee.” And she said to him, “My Lord | to thee, has entered into thee.” And she said to him, “My Lord | to thee, has entered into thee.” And she said to him, “My Lord |
| 11152 | Jesus Christ has called me by the holy calling of George.” | Jesus Christ has called me by the holy calling of George.” | Jesus Christ has called me by the holy calling of George.” |
| 11153 | When the lawless governor heard the name of Christ from her | When the lawless governor heard the name of Christ from her | When the lawless governor heard the name of Christ from her |
| 11154 | mouth, he was greatly enraged, and laid hold of her hair, and | mouth, he was greatly enraged, and laid hold of her hair, and | mouth, he was greatly enraged, and laid hold of her hair, and |
| 11155 | came forth to the governors: and he showed Ler all the sufferings | came forth to the governors: and he showed Ler all the sufferings | came forth to the governors: and he showed Ler all the sufferings |
| 11156 | which could be caused by the instruments of torture and brought | which could be caused by the instruments of torture and brought | which could be caused by the instruments of torture and brought |
| 11157 | her to the governors and told them everything she had said. | her to the governors and told them everything she had said. | her to the governors and told them everything she had said. |
| 11158 | Then the governors commanded to hang her up naked upon the | Then the governors commanded to hang her up naked upon the | Then the governors commanded to hang her up naked upon the |
| 11159 | wooden horse, but she held her peace, and her eyes looked up | wooden horse, but she held her peace, and her eyes looked up | wooden horse, but she held her peace, and her eyes looked up |
| 11160 | to heaven, and she said to Saint George, “O George, my master, | to heaven, and she said to Saint George, “O George, my master, | to heaven, and she said to Saint George, “O George, my master, |
| 11161 | pray for me, for I suffer greatly.” The righteous man said to | pray for me, for I suffer greatly.” The righteous man said to | pray for me, for I suffer greatly.” The righteous man said to |
| 11162 | her, “Bear patiently for a little, O Queen, that thou mayest | her, “Bear patiently for a little, O Queen, that thou mayest | her, “Bear patiently for a little, O Queen, that thou mayest |
| 11163 | receive the incorruptible crown from the hands of my Lord Jesus | receive the incorruptible crown from the hands of my Lord Jesus | receive the incorruptible crown from the hands of my Lord Jesus |
| 11164 | Christ.” The Queen said to him, “Master, what shalt I do, for | Christ.” The Queen said to him, “Master, what shalt I do, for | Christ.” The Queen said to him, “Master, what shalt I do, for |
| 11165 | I have not received Christian baptism?” The blessed man said | I have not received Christian baptism?” The blessed man said | I have not received Christian baptism?” The blessed man said |
| 11166 | to her, “Be of good cheer, for thou shall receive baptism in the | to her, “Be of good cheer, for thou shall receive baptism in the | to her, “Be of good cheer, for thou shall receive baptism in the |
| 11167 | fountain of thine own blood by the stroke of the sword;” and | fountain of thine own blood by the stroke of the sword;” and | fountain of thine own blood by the stroke of the sword;” and |
| 11168 | they straightway passed the sentence of death upon her, that her | they straightway passed the sentence of death upon her, that her | they straightway passed the sentence of death upon her, that her |
| 11169 | head was to be cut off by the sword. And when they took her | head was to be cut off by the sword. And when they took her | head was to be cut off by the sword. And when they took her |
| 11170 | out to take off her holy head, she cried out, saying, “Behold I | out to take off her holy head, she cried out, saying, “Behold I | out to take off her holy head, she cried out, saying, “Behold I |
| 11171 | have kept open the door of my palace [to Thee], O my Lord Jesus | have kept open the door of my palace [to Thee], O my Lord Jesus | have kept open the door of my palace [to Thee], O my Lord Jesus |
| 11172 | Christ, open to me the paradise of joy, and receive me, to Thy- | Christ, open to me the paradise of joy, and receive me, to Thy- | Christ, open to me the paradise of joy, and receive me, to Thy- |
| 11173 | self without shame.” And when she had said these things they | self without shame.” And when she had said these things they | self without shame.” And when she had said these things they |
| 11174 | [153] took off her holy head on the fifteenth day of Pharmfthi,! and | [153] took off her holy head on the fifteenth day of Pharmfthi,! and | [153] took off her holy head on the fifteenth day of Pharmfthi,! and |
| 11175 | she received her crown incorruptible for ever. | she received her crown incorruptible for ever. | she received her crown incorruptible for ever. |
| 11176 | After these things the governors were gathered together to | After these things the governors were gathered together to | After these things the governors were gathered together to |
| 11177 | Saint George, and said to him, “Behold, O George, thou hast | Saint George, and said to him, “Behold, O George, thou hast | Saint George, and said to him, “Behold, O George, thou hast |
| 11178 | destroyed the Queen and hast gained an advantage over us.” | destroyed the Queen and hast gained an advantage over us.” | destroyed the Queen and hast gained an advantage over us.” |
| 11179 | Magnentius the governor said to them, “Let us pass the sentence | Magnentius the governor said to them, “Let us pass the sentence | Magnentius the governor said to them, “Let us pass the sentence |
| 11180 | of death upon him lest he destroy us all.” Then Dadianus th | of death upon him lest he destroy us all.” Then Dadianus th | of death upon him lest he destroy us all.” Then Dadianus th |
| 11181 | governor sat down and wrote the death sentence of the ohested | governor sat down and wrote the death sentence of the ohested | governor sat down and wrote the death sentence of the ohested |
| 11182 | 1 1. e, April 9. } | 1 1. e, April 9. } | 1 1. e, April 9. } |
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| 11184 | rian George, saying “George of Melitene, the chief of the Gali- | rian George, saying “George of Melitene, the chief of the Gali- | rian George, saying “George of Melitene, the chief of the Gali- |
| 11185 | leans, hath set behind his back the decrees of the seventy gover- | leans, hath set behind his back the decrees of the seventy gover- | leans, hath set behind his back the decrees of the seventy gover- |
| 11186 | rors of the whole world, the ministers of the victorious gods; | rors of the whole world, the ministers of the victorious gods; | rors of the whole world, the ministers of the victorious gods; |
| 11187 | ve therefore command that his head be taken off with the sword; | ve therefore command that his head be taken off with the sword; | ve therefore command that his head be taken off with the sword; |
| 11188 | and know, O ye peoples, that we are guiltless of his blood;” and | and know, O ye peoples, that we are guiltless of his blood;” and | and know, O ye peoples, that we are guiltless of his blood;” and |
| 11189 | he seventy governors signed the sentence of death. And Saint | he seventy governors signed the sentence of death. And Saint | he seventy governors signed the sentence of death. And Saint |
| 11190 | 3eorge took his sentence of death in his holy hands, and came | 3eorge took his sentence of death in his holy hands, and came | 3eorge took his sentence of death in his holy hands, and came |
| 11191 | orth with gladness, rejoicing greatly. When he came out to the | orth with gladness, rejoicing greatly. When he came out to the | orth with gladness, rejoicing greatly. When he came out to the |
| 11192 | place where he was to consummate his martyrdom, he said to | place where he was to consummate his martyrdom, he said to | place where he was to consummate his martyrdom, he said to |
| 11193 | the soldiers, “Brethren, wait a little for me, that I may pray to | the soldiers, “Brethren, wait a little for me, that I may pray to | the soldiers, “Brethren, wait a little for me, that I may pray to |
| 11194 | my God for these seventy lawless governors, who, as ye know, | my God for these seventy lawless governors, who, as ye know, | my God for these seventy lawless governors, who, as ye know, |
| 11195 | have tortured me for seven years,” Now the governors had left | have tortured me for seven years,” Now the governors had left | have tortured me for seven years,” Now the governors had left |
| 11196 | the saint and had prepared a feast, and were rejoicing at the | the saint and had prepared a feast, and were rejoicing at the | the saint and had prepared a feast, and were rejoicing at the |
| 11197 | death of the blessed man. Then the blessed man looked up to | death of the blessed man. Then the blessed man looked up to | death of the blessed man. Then the blessed man looked up to |
| 11198 | heaven and said, “O my Lord Jesus Christ, who didst make fire | heaven and said, “O my Lord Jesus Christ, who didst make fire | heaven and said, “O my Lord Jesus Christ, who didst make fire |
| 11199 | come from heaven by the words of Thy servant Elijah the Prophet | come from heaven by the words of Thy servant Elijah the Prophet | come from heaven by the words of Thy servant Elijah the Prophet |
| 11200 | and devour the two captains of fifty and their hundred soldiers, send | and devour the two captains of fifty and their hundred soldiers, send | and devour the two captains of fifty and their hundred soldiers, send |
| 11201 | down to me, O my God, of that same fire that it may devour | down to me, O my God, of that same fire that it may devour | down to me, O my God, of that same fire that it may devour |
| 11202 | these seventy lawless governors.” And while the words were | these seventy lawless governors.” And while the words were | these seventy lawless governors.” And while the words were |
| 11203 | yet in his mouth, fire came forth from heaven and devoured the | yet in his mouth, fire came forth from heaven and devoured the | yet in his mouth, fire came forth from heaven and devoured the |
| 11204 | seventy lawless governors who held their cups of wine untasted | seventy lawless governors who held their cups of wine untasted | seventy lawless governors who held their cups of wine untasted |
| 11205 | in their’ hands; and the fire also devoured the five thousand | in their’ hands; and the fire also devoured the five thousand | in their’ hands; and the fire also devoured the five thousand |
| 11206 | godless soldiers who served them. Now the soldiers who were | godless soldiers who served them. Now the soldiers who were | godless soldiers who served them. Now the soldiers who were |
| 11207 | with Saint George knew not of the matter until they had taken | with Saint George knew not of the matter until they had taken | with Saint George knew not of the matter until they had taken |
| 11208 | off his holy head. When the righteous man knew that the fire | off his holy head. When the righteous man knew that the fire | off his holy head. When the righteous man knew that the fire |
| 11209 | had devoured the impious ones, he bowed his knees, and prayed, | had devoured the impious ones, he bowed his knees, and prayed, | had devoured the impious ones, he bowed his knees, and prayed, |
| 11210 | saying, “O my Lord and God, the joy of my soul and spirit, the | saying, “O my Lord and God, the joy of my soul and spirit, the | saying, “O my Lord and God, the joy of my soul and spirit, the |
| 11211 | Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, hearken unto Thy servant | Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, hearken unto Thy servant | Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, hearken unto Thy servant |
| 11212 | George this day, and receive me to Thyself in Thy abundant joy. | George this day, and receive me to Thyself in Thy abundant joy. | George this day, and receive me to Thyself in Thy abundant joy. |
| 11213 | O my Lord, I see standing here a mighty multitude who think | O my Lord, I see standing here a mighty multitude who think | O my Lord, I see standing here a mighty multitude who think |
| 11214 | to take my body away with them when I shall soon have con- | to take my body away with them when I shall soon have con- | to take my body away with them when I shall soon have con- |
| 11215 | summated my martyrdom. Thou knowest, O my Lord, that my | summated my martyrdom. Thou knowest, O my Lord, that my | summated my martyrdom. Thou knowest, O my Lord, that my |
| 11216 | body will not suffice for the whole world, but hear me, O Lord, | body will not suffice for the whole world, but hear me, O Lord, | body will not suffice for the whole world, but hear me, O Lord, |
| 11217 | at this present, and grant a favour to my ‘name, that through Thee | at this present, and grant a favour to my ‘name, that through Thee | at this present, and grant a favour to my ‘name, that through Thee |
| 11218 | there may be salvation and help to all the world; so that Thou, | there may be salvation and help to all the world; so that Thou, | there may be salvation and help to all the world; so that Thou, |
| 11219 | O Jesus Christ our Lord, together with Thy Good Father, and | O Jesus Christ our Lord, together with Thy Good Father, and | O Jesus Christ our Lord, together with Thy Good Father, and |
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| 11221 | the Holy and Vivifying Spirit, mayest have the glory which is | the Holy and Vivifying Spirit, mayest have the glory which is | the Holy and Vivifying Spirit, mayest have the glory which is |
| 11222 | meet for Thee, for ever and ever, Amen.” And when he had | meet for Thee, for ever and ever, Amen.” And when he had | meet for Thee, for ever and ever, Amen.” And when he had |
| 11223 | said ‘Amen’, the whole firmament was filled with the angels of | said ‘Amen’, the whole firmament was filled with the angels of | said ‘Amen’, the whole firmament was filled with the angels of |
| 11224 | the Highest, and our Lord Jesus Christ came to him seated upon | the Highest, and our Lord Jesus Christ came to him seated upon | the Highest, and our Lord Jesus Christ came to him seated upon |
| 11225 | [155] the Cherubim and Seraphim, and the company of the Prophets | [155] the Cherubim and Seraphim, and the company of the Prophets | [155] the Cherubim and Seraphim, and the company of the Prophets |
| 11226 | and the Apostles, and the martyrs, and all the saints, and all | and the Apostles, and the martyrs, and all the saints, and all | and the Apostles, and the martyrs, and all the saints, and all |
| 11227 | the hosts of heaven were praising Him; and all the soldiers who | the hosts of heaven were praising Him; and all the soldiers who | the hosts of heaven were praising Him; and all the soldiers who |
| 11228 | were with the blessed man slept, and became as dead men. And | were with the blessed man slept, and became as dead men. And | were with the blessed man slept, and became as dead men. And |
| 11229 | the Lord said to the blessed George, “Hail, My George! Hail, | the Lord said to the blessed George, “Hail, My George! Hail, | the Lord said to the blessed George, “Hail, My George! Hail, |
| 11230 | beloved of Myself and of My angels! Hail, champion of the | beloved of Myself and of My angels! Hail, champion of the | beloved of Myself and of My angels! Hail, champion of the |
| 11231 | kingdom of heaven! Blessed art thou this day, O George My | kingdom of heaven! Blessed art thou this day, O George My | kingdom of heaven! Blessed art thou this day, O George My |
| 11232 | beloved, for I have made ready for thee seven crowns of glory | beloved, for I have made ready for thee seven crowns of glory | beloved, for I have made ready for thee seven crowns of glory |
| 11233 | in the hands of My Father, and He will place them upon thy | in the hands of My Father, and He will place them upon thy | in the hands of My Father, and He will place them upon thy |
| 11234 | head this day. Blessed art thou, O My beloved George, for I | head this day. Blessed art thou, O My beloved George, for I | head this day. Blessed art thou, O My beloved George, for I |
| 11235 | have prepared for thee a royal crown set with gold and pearls | have prepared for thee a royal crown set with gold and pearls | have prepared for thee a royal crown set with gold and pearls |
| 11236 | and I will put it on thy head with My own hands this day. Blessed | and I will put it on thy head with My own hands this day. Blessed | and I will put it on thy head with My own hands this day. Blessed |
| 11237 | art thou this day, O My beloved George, for there is prepared | art thou this day, O My beloved George, for there is prepared | art thou this day, O My beloved George, for there is prepared |
| 11238 | for thee a great and exalted throne beautifully set with exceeding | for thee a great and exalted throne beautifully set with exceeding | for thee a great and exalted throne beautifully set with exceeding |
| 11239 | fine gold and a true priceless stone, and they will seat thee upon | fine gold and a true priceless stone, and they will seat thee upon | fine gold and a true priceless stone, and they will seat thee upon |
| 11240 | it this day in the highest heavens by the Holy Ghost. Blessed | it this day in the highest heavens by the Holy Ghost. Blessed | it this day in the highest heavens by the Holy Ghost. Blessed |
| 11241 | art thou, O My beloved George, for the pearly gates of the | art thou, O My beloved George, for the pearly gates of the | art thou, O My beloved George, for the pearly gates of the |
| 11242 | tabernacles of light are open to thee, and thou shalt go into the | tabernacles of light are open to thee, and thou shalt go into the | tabernacles of light are open to thee, and thou shalt go into the |
| 11243 | presence of the Holy Trinity and none shall prevent thee. Blessed | presence of the Holy Trinity and none shall prevent thee. Blessed | presence of the Holy Trinity and none shall prevent thee. Blessed |
| 11244 | art thou, O My beloved George, the valiant one, for My Good | art thou, O My beloved George, the valiant one, for My Good | art thou, O My beloved George, the valiant one, for My Good |
| 11245 | Father has written thy name upon the chariot of the Holy | Father has written thy name upon the chariot of the Holy | Father has written thy name upon the chariot of the Holy |
| 11246 | Trinity, that whosoever shall say, “O God of George, help us, | Trinity, that whosoever shall say, “O God of George, help us, | Trinity, that whosoever shall say, “O God of George, help us, |
| 11247 | hear us,” them thou shalt hear straightway. Blessed art thou, | hear us,” them thou shalt hear straightway. Blessed art thou, | hear us,” them thou shalt hear straightway. Blessed art thou, |
| 11248 | O My beloved George, for thou didst confess My name, and the | O My beloved George, for thou didst confess My name, and the | O My beloved George, for thou didst confess My name, and the |
| 11249 | Good Father, and the Holy Ghost, before the governors of the | Good Father, and the Holy Ghost, before the governors of the | Good Father, and the Holy Ghost, before the governors of the |
| 11250 | whole world, and I will confess thee in heaven where thou shalt | whole world, and I will confess thee in heaven where thou shalt | whole world, and I will confess thee in heaven where thou shalt |
| 11251 | be in great light. And I say unto thee, O My beloved, that | be in great light. And I say unto thee, O My beloved, that | be in great light. And I say unto thee, O My beloved, that |
| 11252 | inasmuch as among all mankind and in the whole world there | inasmuch as among all mankind and in the whole world there | inasmuch as among all mankind and in the whole world there |
| 11253 | was, for three years, no one able to confess My name, neither | was, for three years, no one able to confess My name, neither | was, for three years, no one able to confess My name, neither |
| 11254 | elder, nor deacon, nor a lay person, except thyself alone, and | elder, nor deacon, nor a lay person, except thyself alone, and | elder, nor deacon, nor a lay person, except thyself alone, and |
| 11255 | thou didst stand up before the seventy governors of the whole, | thou didst stand up before the seventy governors of the whole, | thou didst stand up before the seventy governors of the whole, |
| 11256 | world, T swear by My right hand, O My beloved one ,that I will | | world, T swear by My right hand, O My beloved one ,that I will | | world, T swear by My right hand, O My beloved one ,that I will | |
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| 11258 | establish a covenant with thee that when thou shalt bow thyself | establish a covenant with thee that when thou shalt bow thyself | establish a covenant with thee that when thou shalt bow thyself |
| 11259 | upon thy spiritual face in heaven and shalt come with all thy | upon thy spiritual face in heaven and shalt come with all thy | upon thy spiritual face in heaven and shalt come with all thy |
| 11260 | congregation to worship the holy Trinity, all the saints shall | congregation to worship the holy Trinity, all the saints shall | congregation to worship the holy Trinity, all the saints shall |
| 11261 | know thee by reason of the honour which T will show thee, O | know thee by reason of the honour which T will show thee, O | know thee by reason of the honour which T will show thee, O |
| 11262 | My beloved, and they all shall know that thou art George the | My beloved, and they all shall know that thou art George the | My beloved, and they all shall know that thou art George the |
| 11263 | beloved of God, and shall adore thee according to the command | beloved of God, and shall adore thee according to the command | beloved of God, and shall adore thee according to the command |
| 11264 | of My Good Father. And moreover, behold now My beloved, | of My Good Father. And moreover, behold now My beloved, | of My Good Father. And moreover, behold now My beloved, |
| 11265 | I have joined thy name to Mine that it may be a haven of safety | I have joined thy name to Mine that it may be a haven of safety | I have joined thy name to Mine that it may be a haven of safety |
| 11266 | throughout the whole world, that every man or woman who shall | throughout the whole world, that every man or woman who shall | throughout the whole world, that every man or woman who shall |
| 11267 | happen to be in danger by judgments, by executioners, by prisons, | happen to be in danger by judgments, by executioners, by prisons, | happen to be in danger by judgments, by executioners, by prisons, |
| 11268 | by seas, by waters, or in harbours, or by travelling, by attacks, | by seas, by waters, or in harbours, or by travelling, by attacks, | by seas, by waters, or in harbours, or by travelling, by attacks, |
| 11269 | by thieves, by wild beasts, by fire, by lions, by violent death, by | by thieves, by wild beasts, by fire, by lions, by violent death, by | by thieves, by wild beasts, by fire, by lions, by violent death, by |
| 11270 | any necessity, by a multitude of deep afflictions, or in short by | any necessity, by a multitude of deep afflictions, or in short by | any necessity, by a multitude of deep afflictions, or in short by |
| 11271 | any afflictions whatever that befall the children of men, and they | any afflictions whatever that befall the children of men, and they | any afflictions whatever that befall the children of men, and they |
| 11272 | cry up to Me in thy name three times, saying, “O God of George | cry up to Me in thy name three times, saying, “O God of George | cry up to Me in thy name three times, saying, “O God of George |
| 11273 | help us,” I will hear them quickly and will fulfil every thing that | help us,” I will hear them quickly and will fulfil every thing that | help us,” I will hear them quickly and will fulfil every thing that |
| 11274 | they shall ask with their heart. The name of every one! who | they shall ask with their heart. The name of every one! who | they shall ask with their heart. The name of every one! who |
| 11275 | shall build a martyrium in thy name, or who shall cause a book | shall build a martyrium in thy name, or who shall cause a book | shall build a martyrium in thy name, or who shall cause a book |
| 11276 | of thy sufferings and thy contests to be placed in a church | of thy sufferings and thy contests to be placed in a church | of thy sufferings and thy contests to be placed in a church |
| 11277 | for reading in thy name, will I write in the Book of Life, and | for reading in thy name, will I write in the Book of Life, and | for reading in thy name, will I write in the Book of Life, and |
| 11278 | 1 will cause him to be in the same place with thee in my king- | 1 will cause him to be in the same place with thee in my king- | 1 will cause him to be in the same place with thee in my king- |
| 11279 | dom for ever. Whosoever shall make a gift, or an offering of | dom for ever. Whosoever shall make a gift, or an offering of | dom for ever. Whosoever shall make a gift, or an offering of |
| 11280 | first-fruits to the church in thy name, or who shall feed the poor | first-fruits to the church in thy name, or who shall feed the poor | first-fruits to the church in thy name, or who shall feed the poor |
| 11281 | in thy name, or the widow on the day of thy glorious comme- | in thy name, or the widow on the day of thy glorious comme- | in thy name, or the widow on the day of thy glorious comme- |
| 11282 | moration, to him will I give help in this world, and I will make | moration, to him will I give help in this world, and I will make | moration, to him will I give help in this world, and I will make |
| 11283 | him to enjoy with thee the good things of My kingdom. Who- | him to enjoy with thee the good things of My kingdom. Who- | him to enjoy with thee the good things of My kingdom. Who- |
| 11284 | soever shall clothe one naked person in thy name, him will I | soever shall clothe one naked person in thy name, him will I | soever shall clothe one naked person in thy name, him will I |
| 11285 | clothe with the garments of heaven. Whosoever shall burn a | clothe with the garments of heaven. Whosoever shall burn a | clothe with the garments of heaven. Whosoever shall burn a |
| 11286 | lamp in the church in thy name or a little incense, upon him | lamp in the church in thy name or a little incense, upon him | lamp in the church in thy name or a little incense, upon him |
| 11287 | will I make My angels shine when he shall come to Me in joy. | will I make My angels shine when he shall come to Me in joy. | will I make My angels shine when he shall come to Me in joy. |
| 11288 | Whosoever shall give thy name to his son in faith, his heart will | Whosoever shall give thy name to his son in faith, his heart will | Whosoever shall give thy name to his son in faith, his heart will |
| 11289 | I comfort within him. Whosoever shall receive a stranger in thy | I comfort within him. Whosoever shall receive a stranger in thy | I comfort within him. Whosoever shall receive a stranger in thy |
| 11290 | name, his sins will I forgive him, and I will receive him into My | name, his sins will I forgive him, and I will receive him into My | name, his sins will I forgive him, and I will receive him into My |
| 11291 | kingdom for ever. And I swear to thee by Myself, O George | kingdom for ever. And I swear to thee by Myself, O George | kingdom for ever. And I swear to thee by Myself, O George |
| 11292 | ⲕⲉϩ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ. | ⲕⲉϩ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ. | keh ouoh rōmi niven. |
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| 11295 | My beloved, as I have already said to thee, so I now say again | My beloved, as I have already said to thee, so I now say again | My beloved, as I have already said to thee, so I now say again |
| 11296 | to thee, that among those born of women there is none like unto | to thee, that among those born of women there is none like unto | to thee, that among those born of women there is none like unto |
| 11297 | John the Baptist, and that among the company of martyrs there | John the Baptist, and that among the company of martyrs there | John the Baptist, and that among the company of martyrs there |
| 11298 | shall be none like unto thee, neither among those who have been, | shall be none like unto thee, neither among those who have been, | shall be none like unto thee, neither among those who have been, |
| 11299 | nor among those who shall be. And now hasten, My beloved, | nor among those who shall be. And now hasten, My beloved, | nor among those who shall be. And now hasten, My beloved, |
| 11300 | and fulfil thy dispensation that I may take thee up with Me upon | and fulfil thy dispensation that I may take thee up with Me upon | and fulfil thy dispensation that I may take thee up with Me upon |
| 11301 | the chariot of the cherubim, and give thee as a gift to My Good | the chariot of the cherubim, and give thee as a gift to My Good | the chariot of the cherubim, and give thee as a gift to My Good |
| 11302 | Father and the Holy Spirit; and all the angels of heaven will | Father and the Holy Spirit; and all the angels of heaven will | Father and the Holy Spirit; and all the angels of heaven will |
| 11303 | rejoice with thee, for they are awaiting thee. As concerning thy | rejoice with thee, for they are awaiting thee. As concerning thy | rejoice with thee, for they are awaiting thee. As concerning thy |
| 11304 | body I will now cause an earthquake to take place that no man | body I will now cause an earthquake to take place that no man | body I will now cause an earthquake to take place that no man |
| 11305 | among these multitudes may take thy body away with him until | among these multitudes may take thy body away with him until | among these multitudes may take thy body away with him until |
| 11306 | thy servants come to carry it away. And behold, I have already | thy servants come to carry it away. And behold, I have already | thy servants come to carry it away. And behold, I have already |
| 11307 | taken thy mother, and thy two sisters, and thy bride, who was | taken thy mother, and thy two sisters, and thy bride, who was | taken thy mother, and thy two sisters, and thy bride, who was |
| 11308 | betrothed to thee, to My kingdom before thee that they might | betrothed to thee, to My kingdom before thee that they might | betrothed to thee, to My kingdom before thee that they might |
| 11309 | not see thy death in this world, but that they might see thee, | not see thy death in this world, but that they might see thee, | not see thy death in this world, but that they might see thee, |
| 11310 | and thy father, and thy dear [adopted] father, and the great glory | and thy father, and thy dear [adopted] father, and the great glory | and thy father, and thy dear [adopted] father, and the great glory |
| 11311 | which I will give thee in My kingdom in heaven; and behold, for thy | which I will give thee in My kingdom in heaven; and behold, for thy | which I will give thee in My kingdom in heaven; and behold, for thy |
| 11312 | sake, I have destroyed the lawless governors of the whole world. | sake, I have destroyed the lawless governors of the whole world. | sake, I have destroyed the lawless governors of the whole world. |
| 11313 | ‘When thy blood has been poured out upon the ground, the service | ‘When thy blood has been poured out upon the ground, the service | ‘When thy blood has been poured out upon the ground, the service |
| 11314 | of idols shall cease, and men shall glorify My name throughout | of idols shall cease, and men shall glorify My name throughout | of idols shall cease, and men shall glorify My name throughout |
| 11315 | the whole world. I will cause thy kinsman to build a shrine for | the whole world. I will cause thy kinsman to build a shrine for | the whole world. I will cause thy kinsman to build a shrine for |
| 11316 | thee in thy city and to lay thy body in it with honour. And after | thee in thy city and to lay thy body in it with honour. And after | thee in thy city and to lay thy body in it with honour. And after |
| 11317 | a short time Satan will stir up a persecution against the churches, | a short time Satan will stir up a persecution against the churches, | a short time Satan will stir up a persecution against the churches, |
| 11318 | and the blood of thousands of martyrs throughout the whole | and the blood of thousands of martyrs throughout the whole | and the blood of thousands of martyrs throughout the whole |
| 11319 | world shall be shed, And when twenty-one years have gone by, | world shall be shed, And when twenty-one years have gone by, | world shall be shed, And when twenty-one years have gone by, |
| 11320 | the impious governor of that time shall take counsel to destroy | the impious governor of that time shall take counsel to destroy | the impious governor of that time shall take counsel to destroy |
| 11321 | thy holy shrine by reason of the mighty deeds which I will work | thy holy shrine by reason of the mighty deeds which I will work | thy holy shrine by reason of the mighty deeds which I will work |
| 11322 | by thee in thy holy shrine. And he will send a general with his | by thee in thy holy shrine. And he will send a general with his | by thee in thy holy shrine. And he will send a general with his |
| 11323 | soldiers to do this thing, but I will cause thee to destroy him | soldiers to do this thing, but I will cause thee to destroy him | soldiers to do this thing, but I will cause thee to destroy him |
| 11324 | by an exceeding violent death, even as thou hast destroyed these | by an exceeding violent death, even as thou hast destroyed these | by an exceeding violent death, even as thou hast destroyed these |
| 11325 | governors, and the persecution shall cease through thee. And I | governors, and the persecution shall cease through thee. And I | governors, and the persecution shall cease through thee. And I |
| 11326 | will send thee to destroy that impious governor, and I will seat | will send thee to destroy that impious governor, and I will seat | will send thee to destroy that impious governor, and I will seat |
| 11327 | another’ in his place according to the command of My Good | another’ in his place according to the command of My Good | another’ in his place according to the command of My Good |
| 11328 | Father. And he shall build for thee a splendid and beautiful | Father. And he shall build for thee a splendid and beautiful | Father. And he shall build for thee a splendid and beautiful |
| 11329 | shrine, and he shall glorify thy church; and the whole world shall | shrine, and he shall glorify thy church; and the whole world shall | shrine, and he shall glorify thy church; and the whole world shall |
| 11330 | serve me in freedom for ever. And I will build thee a multitude | serve me in freedom for ever. And I will build thee a multitude | serve me in freedom for ever. And I will build thee a multitude |
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| 11332 | of shrines throughout the whole world; I will make all the | of shrines throughout the whole world; I will make all the | of shrines throughout the whole world; I will make all the |
| 11333 | nations of the whole world to glorify thee; I will make thy name | nations of the whole world to glorify thee; I will make thy name | nations of the whole world to glorify thee; I will make thy name |
| 11334 | to fill the whole world; I will make a multitude of gifts to thy | to fill the whole world; I will make a multitude of gifts to thy | to fill the whole world; I will make a multitude of gifts to thy |
| 11335 | shrine; and I will make men to celebrate thy festival in the | shrine; and I will make men to celebrate thy festival in the | shrine; and I will make men to celebrate thy festival in the |
| 11336 | whole world and especially the day of thy commemoration, which | whole world and especially the day of thy commemoration, which | whole world and especially the day of thy commemoration, which |
| 11337 | is the day of the consummation of thy martyrdom. I will make | is the day of the consummation of thy martyrdom. I will make | is the day of the consummation of thy martyrdom. I will make |
| 11338 | all creatures upon earth to enjoy this day; and I will crown the | all creatures upon earth to enjoy this day; and I will crown the | all creatures upon earth to enjoy this day; and I will crown the |
| 11339 | fruits of the earth on the day in which thou art crowned; and | fruits of the earth on the day in which thou art crowned; and | fruits of the earth on the day in which thou art crowned; and |
| 11340 | on the day of the dedication to thee of the first-fruits of the | on the day of the dedication to thee of the first-fruits of the | on the day of the dedication to thee of the first-fruits of the |
| 11341 | earth, which is the seventh day of Athor,! thy name, O My [160] | earth, which is the seventh day of Athor,! thy name, O My [160] | earth, which is the seventh day of Athor,! thy name, O My [160] |
| 11342 | beloved George, My valiant soldier, shall be exalted in heaven | beloved George, My valiant soldier, shall be exalted in heaven | beloved George, My valiant soldier, shall be exalted in heaven |
| 11343 | and glorious upon earth for ever and ever, Amen.” And when | and glorious upon earth for ever and ever, Amen.” And when | and glorious upon earth for ever and ever, Amen.” And when |
| 11344 | the Lord had said these things to him, He filled him with power | the Lord had said these things to him, He filled him with power | the Lord had said these things to him, He filled him with power |
| 11345 | and joy, and the blessed man rejoiced greatly and exulted, | and joy, and the blessed man rejoiced greatly and exulted, | and joy, and the blessed man rejoiced greatly and exulted, |
| 11346 | saying, “I thank thee, O my Lord Jesus, that thou hast honoured | saying, “I thank thee, O my Lord Jesus, that thou hast honoured | saying, “I thank thee, O my Lord Jesus, that thou hast honoured |
| 11347 | me more than I deserve;” and the Lord made the sign of the | me more than I deserve;” and the Lord made the sign of the | me more than I deserve;” and the Lord made the sign of the |
| 11348 | cross over him, and disappeared from his sight. Then the holy | cross over him, and disappeared from his sight. Then the holy | cross over him, and disappeared from his sight. Then the holy |
| 11349 | man roused the soldiers, saying, “Come, my brethren, and perform | man roused the soldiers, saying, “Come, my brethren, and perform | man roused the soldiers, saying, “Come, my brethren, and perform |
| 11350 | that which has been commanded you:” and he straightway | that which has been commanded you:” and he straightway | that which has been commanded you:” and he straightway |
| 11351 | stretched out his neck and the soldiers took off his holy head, | stretched out his neck and the soldiers took off his holy head, | stretched out his neck and the soldiers took off his holy head, |
| 11352 | and there came forth from it blood and milk. And the Lord | and there came forth from it blood and milk. And the Lord | and there came forth from it blood and milk. And the Lord |
| 11353 | caused Michael to receive the blood and milk in his garment of light, | caused Michael to receive the blood and milk in his garment of light, | caused Michael to receive the blood and milk in his garment of light, |
| 11354 | and the Lord received his soul in to His own hands, and embraced | and the Lord received his soul in to His own hands, and embraced | and the Lord received his soul in to His own hands, and embraced |
| 11355 | it, and He? wrapped it in the purple of the aether and ascended | it, and He? wrapped it in the purple of the aether and ascended | it, and He? wrapped it in the purple of the aether and ascended |
| 11356 | into the heights with it. And the whole firmament was filled | into the heights with it. And the whole firmament was filled | into the heights with it. And the whole firmament was filled |
| 11357 | with the holy angels and the company of the saints, and they | with the holy angels and the company of the saints, and they | with the holy angels and the company of the saints, and they |
| 11358 | hymned it until the Lord gave it as a gift to His Good Father | hymned it until the Lord gave it as a gift to His Good Father | hymned it until the Lord gave it as a gift to His Good Father |
| 11359 | 1 I. e., November 3. According to]the Coptic calendar this is the day | 1 I. e., November 3. According to]the Coptic calendar this is the day | 1 I. e., November 3. According to]the Coptic calendar this is the day |
| 11360 | on which St. George of Alexandria was martyred. Theodotus here seems to | on which St. George of Alexandria was martyred. Theodotus here seems to | on which St. George of Alexandria was martyred. Theodotus here seems to |
| 11361 | confuse George of Alexandria with George the Megalo-martyr. This mistake | confuse George of Alexandria with George the Megalo-martyr. This mistake | confuse George of Alexandria with George the Megalo-martyr. This mistake |
| 11362 | has also been made by Ludolf who calls this George AP: ⲛϭⲟⲧ : «chief | has also been made by Ludolf who calls this George AP: ⲛϭⲟⲧ : «chief | has also been made by Ludolf who calls this George AP: nċot : «chief |
| 11363 | martyr.” Ludolf, Hist. Aeth. Comment. p. 397, November 3 and note 7. | martyr.” Ludolf, Hist. Aeth. Comment. p. 397, November 3 and note 7. | martyr.” Ludolf, Hist. Aeth. Comment. p. 397, November 3 and note 7. |
| 11364 | 2 According to Coptic tradition St. George is the only martyr who was | 2 According to Coptic tradition St. George is the only martyr who was | 2 According to Coptic tradition St. George is the only martyr who was |
| 11365 | esteemed worthy of being carried up to heaven by Christ. His task of carrying | esteemed worthy of being carried up to heaven by Christ. His task of carrying | esteemed worthy of being carried up to heaven by Christ. His task of carrying |
| 11366 | the souls of martyrs up to heaven was usually deputed to an archangel, as in | the souls of martyrs up to heaven was usually deputed to an archangel, as in | the souls of martyrs up to heaven was usually deputed to an archangel, as in |
| 11367 | the case of Eusebius whose soul was taken up to heaven by Raphael. See | the case of Eusebius whose soul was taken up to heaven by Raphael. See | the case of Eusebius whose soul was taken up to heaven by Raphael. See |
| 11368 | Hyvernat, Les Actes des Martyres de L' Egypte, p. 38. | Hyvernat, Les Actes des Martyres de L' Egypte, p. 38. | Hyvernat, Les Actes des Martyres de L' Egypte, p. 38. |
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| 11370 | and the Holy Spirit. And He put upon it a garment of light | and the Holy Spirit. And He put upon it a garment of light | and the Holy Spirit. And He put upon it a garment of light |
| 11371 | and an excellent diadem of gold set with precious stones, and | and an excellent diadem of gold set with precious stones, and | and an excellent diadem of gold set with precious stones, and |
| 11372 | [161] there were seven crowns upon the diadem wreathed with the | [161] there were seven crowns upon the diadem wreathed with the | [161] there were seven crowns upon the diadem wreathed with the |
| 11373 | flowers of the tree of life, and the Lord wrote his name with | flowers of the tree of life, and the Lord wrote his name with | flowers of the tree of life, and the Lord wrote his name with |
| 11374 | the first-born for ever. And He caused the whole company of | the first-born for ever. And He caused the whole company of | the first-born for ever. And He caused the whole company of |
| 11375 | heaven and all the bands of the saints to seat him upon a throne | heaven and all the bands of the saints to seat him upon a throne | heaven and all the bands of the saints to seat him upon a throne |
| 11376 | and to celebrate a festival with him in the heavenly Jerusalem. | and to celebrate a festival with him in the heavenly Jerusalem. | and to celebrate a festival with him in the heavenly Jerusalem. |
| 11377 | And after these things there were earthquakes and thunders | And after these things there were earthquakes and thunders | And after these things there were earthquakes and thunders |
| 11378 | and lightnings and violent rains, and all the people who were | and lightnings and violent rains, and all the people who were | and lightnings and violent rains, and all the people who were |
| 11379 | standing by and the soldiers fled into the city. But Pasikrates | standing by and the soldiers fled into the city. But Pasikrates | standing by and the soldiers fled into the city. But Pasikrates |
| 11380 | the servant of Saint George stood outside beside the body of | the servant of Saint George stood outside beside the body of | the servant of Saint George stood outside beside the body of |
| 11381 | his master and wept over him, and there was neither rain nor | his master and wept over him, and there was neither rain nor | his master and wept over him, and there was neither rain nor |
| 11382 | storm in the place where the body of the saint was, but the | storm in the place where the body of the saint was, but the | storm in the place where the body of the saint was, but the |
| 11383 | whole place was full of light. Then the two servants of Saint | whole place was full of light. Then the two servants of Saint | whole place was full of light. Then the two servants of Saint |
| 11384 | George who were in the city, came out to their fellow-servant | George who were in the city, came out to their fellow-servant | George who were in the city, came out to their fellow-servant |
| 11385 | who was outside weeping by the body of their master, and when | who was outside weeping by the body of their master, and when | who was outside weeping by the body of their master, and when |
| 11386 | they saw that they had taken off his head, they straightway cast | they saw that they had taken off his head, they straightway cast | they saw that they had taken off his head, they straightway cast |
| 11387 | themselves down upon him, and worshipped him, and wept; and | | themselves down upon him, and worshipped him, and wept; and | | themselves down upon him, and worshipped him, and wept; and | |
| 11388 | Apa Pasikrates told them everything that the Lord had said to | Apa Pasikrates told them everything that the Lord had said to | Apa Pasikrates told them everything that the Lord had said to |
| 11389 | their master, and they were exceeding glad. And they joined | | their master, and they were exceeding glad. And they joined | | their master, and they were exceeding glad. And they joined | |
| 11390 | his holy head to his blessed body, and the head clave to it as | his holy head to his blessed body, and the head clave to it as | his holy head to his blessed body, and the head clave to it as |
| 11391 | if it had never been cut off from it; and there was no mark of | if it had never been cut off from it; and there was no mark of | if it had never been cut off from it; and there was no mark of |
| 11392 | the sword stroke left on it. And his servants said to one another, | the sword stroke left on it. And his servants said to one another, | the sword stroke left on it. And his servants said to one another, |
| 11393 | “Verily God hath received our master unto Himself, and He will | | “Verily God hath received our master unto Himself, and He will | | “Verily God hath received our master unto Himself, and He will | |
| 11394 | perform for him everything that He hath promised him.” Then | perform for him everything that He hath promised him.” Then | perform for him everything that He hath promised him.” Then |
| 11395 | they took the holy body sprinkled with incense and carried it into | they took the holy body sprinkled with incense and carried it into | they took the holy body sprinkled with incense and carried it into |
| 11396 | the house which they had hired for the seven years, and there | the house which they had hired for the seven years, and there | the house which they had hired for the seven years, and there |
| 11397 | was no one in it except themselves, and they hid it there. And | | was no one in it except themselves, and they hid it there. And | | was no one in it except themselves, and they hid it there. And | |
| 11398 | there was darkness and an earthquake, and the sea rose up over | there was darkness and an earthquake, and the sea rose up over | there was darkness and an earthquake, and the sea rose up over |
| 11399 | the city wishing to submerge it; and the faithful who had heard | the city wishing to submerge it; and the faithful who had heard | the city wishing to submerge it; and the faithful who had heard |
| 11400 | the words of the Lord when He spake with the blessed George, | the words of the Lord when He spake with the blessed George, | the words of the Lord when He spake with the blessed George, |
| 11401 | cried out, “O God of George, help us in this need;” and straight- | cried out, “O God of George, help us in this need;” and straight- | cried out, “O God of George, help us in this need;” and straight- |
| 11402 | way the sea went down and the storm ceased, and the sun came | way the sea went down and the storm ceased, and the sun came | way the sea went down and the storm ceased, and the sun came |
| 11403 | forth. And on the morrow the servants of Saint George sought | forth. And on the morrow the servants of Saint George sought | forth. And on the morrow the servants of Saint George sought |
| 11404 | after the governors, and when they found that the Lord had | after the governors, and when they found that the Lord had | after the governors, and when they found that the Lord had |
| 11405 | destroyed them there was great joy throughout the whole world, | destroyed them there was great joy throughout the whole world, | destroyed them there was great joy throughout the whole world, |
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| 11407 | end they opened the doors of the churches again everywhere. | end they opened the doors of the churches again everywhere. | end they opened the doors of the churches again everywhere. |
| 11408 | "then the servants of Saint George bought exceeding fine nap- | "then the servants of Saint George bought exceeding fine nap- | "then the servants of Saint George bought exceeding fine nap- |
| 11409 | lins and very precious incense, and they carefully prepared the | lins and very precious incense, and they carefully prepared the | lins and very precious incense, and they carefully prepared the |
| 11410 | ody of their lord for burial, and carried it secretly through the | ody of their lord for burial, and carried it secretly through the | ody of their lord for burial, and carried it secretly through the |
| 11411 | sity, and laid it in a ship, and brought it to Diospolis together | sity, and laid it in a ship, and brought it to Diospolis together | sity, and laid it in a ship, and brought it to Diospolis together |
| 11412 | vith the account of his sufferings. And they found that the | vith the account of his sufferings. And they found that the | vith the account of his sufferings. And they found that the |
| 11413 | relatives of Saint George had gone to their rest in God. Now | relatives of Saint George had gone to their rest in God. Now | relatives of Saint George had gone to their rest in God. Now |
| 11414 | there was there a man called Andrew, the brother of Saint | there was there a man called Andrew, the brother of Saint | there was there a man called Andrew, the brother of Saint |
| 11415 | George's mother, and he received the body of the saint into his | George's mother, and he received the body of the saint into his | George's mother, and he received the body of the saint into his |
| 11416 | house rejoicing greatly. And the whole city was gathered together | house rejoicing greatly. And the whole city was gathered together | house rejoicing greatly. And the whole city was gathered together |
| 11417 | and they built a shrine to him in Saint George’s own house, and | and they built a shrine to him in Saint George’s own house, and | and they built a shrine to him in Saint George’s own house, and |
| 11418 | they sent to Jerusalem and brought the Archbishop, Abba | they sent to Jerusalem and brought the Archbishop, Abba | they sent to Jerusalem and brought the Archbishop, Abba |
| 11419 | Theodosius, who consecrated it on the seventh day of the month | Theodosius, who consecrated it on the seventh day of the month | Theodosius, who consecrated it on the seventh day of the month |
| 11420 | Athor, and they laid his holy remains in it. And on this same | Athor, and they laid his holy remains in it. And on this same | Athor, and they laid his holy remains in it. And on this same |
| 11421 | day, that is-to say, the seventh day of the month Athor, they | day, that is-to say, the seventh day of the month Athor, they | day, that is-to say, the seventh day of the month Athor, they |
| 11422 | celebrated the holy sacrifice of the holy body and glorious blood | celebrated the holy sacrifice of the holy body and glorious blood | celebrated the holy sacrifice of the holy body and glorious blood |
| 11423 | of our Lord Jesus Christ; and many signs and miracles took | of our Lord Jesus Christ; and many signs and miracles took | of our Lord Jesus Christ; and many signs and miracles took |
| 11424 | place in the holy shrine of Saint George. And Saint George | place in the holy shrine of Saint George. And Saint George | place in the holy shrine of Saint George. And Saint George |
| 11425 | came down from heaven according to the command of the Lord, | came down from heaven according to the command of the Lord, | came down from heaven according to the command of the Lord, |
| 11426 | and destroyed Euchios the general, and plucked out the eyes of | and destroyed Euchios the general, and plucked out the eyes of | and destroyed Euchios the general, and plucked out the eyes of |
| 11427 | Diocletian, and drove him forth from the palace, and set Constantine | Diocletian, and drove him forth from the palace, and set Constantine | Diocletian, and drove him forth from the palace, and set Constantine |
| 11428 | the emperor on the throne in his stead. And Constantine opened | the emperor on the throne in his stead. And Constantine opened | the emperor on the throne in his stead. And Constantine opened |
| 11429 | the churches throughout the whole world; he threw open the prison | the churches throughout the whole world; he threw open the prison | the churches throughout the whole world; he threw open the prison |
| 11430 | doors; he manifested forth the Cross; he confirmed the orthodox | doors; he manifested forth the Cross; he confirmed the orthodox | doors; he manifested forth the Cross; he confirmed the orthodox |
| 11431 | faith; he built the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord in | faith; he built the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord in | faith; he built the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord in |
| 11432 | Jerusalem and many churches throughout the whole world. And | Jerusalem and many churches throughout the whole world. And | Jerusalem and many churches throughout the whole world. And |
| 11433 | he went into the shrine of the Church of the Resurrection,! and | he went into the shrine of the Church of the Resurrection,! and | he went into the shrine of the Church of the Resurrection,! and |
| 11434 | prayed there, and he went into the shrine of Saint George with | prayed there, and he went into the shrine of Saint George with | prayed there, and he went into the shrine of Saint George with |
| 11435 | his mother Helena, and his sister Eudoxia, and Saint George | his mother Helena, and his sister Eudoxia, and Saint George | his mother Helena, and his sister Eudoxia, and Saint George |
| 11436 | appeared to him by night, and told him what he should do. And | appeared to him by night, and told him what he should do. And | appeared to him by night, and told him what he should do. And |
| 11437 | he built the holy shrine of Saint George in Diospolis, which | he built the holy shrine of Saint George in Diospolis, which | he built the holy shrine of Saint George in Diospolis, which |
| 11438 | formerly was small, and made it beautiful, and it is that in which | formerly was small, and made it beautiful, and it is that in which | formerly was small, and made it beautiful, and it is that in which |
| 11439 | the many signs and mighty deeds which are written in other | the many signs and mighty deeds which are written in other | the many signs and mighty deeds which are written in other |
| 11440 | 1 The Church of the Resurrection was dedicated by Constantine A. D. 835 | 1 The Church of the Resurrection was dedicated by Constantine A. D. 835 | 1 The Church of the Resurrection was dedicated by Constantine A. D. 835 |
| 11441 | See Tillemont, Histoire des Ewmpereurs, iv, 227. | See Tillemont, Histoire des Ewmpereurs, iv, 227. | See Tillemont, Histoire des Ewmpereurs, iv, 227. |
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| 11443 | books than this took place. And they glorified God and His | books than this took place. And they glorified God and His | books than this took place. And they glorified God and His |
| 11444 | holy martyr Saint George, who consummated his strife on the | holy martyr Saint George, who consummated his strife on the | holy martyr Saint George, who consummated his strife on the |
| 11445 | twenty-third of the month Pharmfithi at the ninth hour of the | twenty-third of the month Pharmfithi at the ninth hour of the | twenty-third of the month Pharmfithi at the ninth hour of the |
| 11446 | day of preparation, and all those who were martyred through | day of preparation, and all those who were martyred through | day of preparation, and all those who were martyred through |
| 11447 | Saint George, being twenty-eight thousand six hundred and eighty, | Saint George, being twenty-eight thousand six hundred and eighty, | Saint George, being twenty-eight thousand six hundred and eighty, |
| 11448 | and Alexandra the Queen, and they received the incorruptible | and Alexandra the Queen, and they received the incorruptible | and Alexandra the Queen, and they received the incorruptible |
| 11449 | crown through our Lord Jesus Christ, and they now delight | crown through our Lord Jesus Christ, and they now delight | crown through our Lord Jesus Christ, and they now delight |
| 11450 | themselves with Saint George in Jerusalem the city of all the | themselves with Saint George in Jerusalem the city of all the | themselves with Saint George in Jerusalem the city of all the |
| 11451 | saints. | saints. | saints. |
| 11452 | And behold now, [my brethren] we have hitherto only made | And behold now, [my brethren] we have hitherto only made | And behold now, [my brethren] we have hitherto only made |
| 11453 | known to you concerning the sufferings and the honourworthy | known to you concerning the sufferings and the honourworthy | known to you concerning the sufferings and the honourworthy |
| 11454 | strife which Saint George the victorious warrior of our Lord | strife which Saint George the victorious warrior of our Lord | strife which Saint George the victorious warrior of our Lord |
| 11455 | Jesus Christ endured patiently; but let us now consider the | Jesus Christ endured patiently; but let us now consider the | Jesus Christ endured patiently; but let us now consider the |
| 11456 | exalted honours which he received in heaven through our Lord | exalted honours which he received in heaven through our Lord | exalted honours which he received in heaven through our Lord |
| 11457 | Jesus Christ. Hear then, O beloved, what I the feeble Theodotus, | Jesus Christ. Hear then, O beloved, what I the feeble Theodotus, | Jesus Christ. Hear then, O beloved, what I the feeble Theodotus, |
| 11458 | have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. | have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. | have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears. |
| 11459 | It came to pass in the time of the God-loving emperor | It came to pass in the time of the God-loving emperor | It came to pass in the time of the God-loving emperor |
| 11460 | Theodosius of glorious memory that on the first day of his reign | Theodosius of glorious memory that on the first day of his reign | Theodosius of glorious memory that on the first day of his reign |
| 11461 | he saw a marvellous thing, he saw Saint George come from | he saw a marvellous thing, he saw Saint George come from | he saw a marvellous thing, he saw Saint George come from |
| 11462 | heaven with great glory and the archangel [Michael] with him, | heaven with great glory and the archangel [Michael] with him, | heaven with great glory and the archangel [Michael] with him, |
| 11463 | and he seated the God-loving emperor Theodosius upon the | and he seated the God-loving emperor Theodosius upon the | and he seated the God-loving emperor Theodosius upon the |
| 11464 | throne of the Greeks, and his faith within him was strong in | throne of the Greeks, and his faith within him was strong in | throne of the Greeks, and his faith within him was strong in |
| 11465 | Saint George all the time [of his rule]. And when he had | Saint George all the time [of his rule]. And when he had | Saint George all the time [of his rule]. And when he had |
| 11466 | reigned twenty years he built a large church to the name of | reigned twenty years he built a large church to the name of | reigned twenty years he built a large church to the name of |
| 11467 | Saint George?, and he gathered together all the Bishops to the | Saint George?, and he gathered together all the Bishops to the | Saint George?, and he gathered together all the Bishops to the |
| 11468 | consecration of the church of Saint George, and he sent for all | consecration of the church of Saint George, and he sent for all | consecration of the church of Saint George, and he sent for all |
| 11469 | the Bishops and even for my feeble self, a weak old man. And | the Bishops and even for my feeble self, a weak old man. And | the Bishops and even for my feeble self, a weak old man. And |
| 11470 | when we had consecrated the holy church in the name of God | when we had consecrated the holy church in the name of God | when we had consecrated the holy church in the name of God |
| 11471 | and of Saint George, the precentor (?) sang the Psalms in their | and of Saint George, the precentor (?) sang the Psalms in their | and of Saint George, the precentor (?) sang the Psalms in their |
| 11472 | proper order, and the emperor and his nobles and the whole | proper order, and the emperor and his nobles and the whole | proper order, and the emperor and his nobles and the whole |
| 11473 | 1 See Amélineau, Contes et Romans d’' Egypte, ii pp. 152—166. | 1 See Amélineau, Contes et Romans d’' Egypte, ii pp. 152—166. | 1 See Amélineau, Contes et Romans d’' Egypte, ii pp. 152—166. |
| 11474 | 2 I have not been able to find any mention of the building of a church | 2 I have not been able to find any mention of the building of a church | 2 I have not been able to find any mention of the building of a church |
| 11475 | to St. George by Theodosius; but Constantine built a church to him at Lydda | to St. George by Theodosius; but Constantine built a church to him at Lydda | to St. George by Theodosius; but Constantine built a church to him at Lydda |
| 11476 | and another at Constantinople. See Acta Sanctorum Apl. 23, p. iii, col. i, | and another at Constantinople. See Acta Sanctorum Apl. 23, p. iii, col. i, | and another at Constantinople. See Acta Sanctorum Apl. 23, p. iii, col. i, |
| 11477 | and Tillemont, Mémoires, v. p. 185. : | and Tillemont, Mémoires, v. p. 185. : | and Tillemont, Mémoires, v. p. 185. : |
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| 11480 | city were with us. And after the emperor and the whole multi- | city were with us. And after the emperor and the whole multi- | city were with us. And after the emperor and the whole multi- |
| 11481 | tade had sat down, he commanded the martyrdom of Saint | tade had sat down, he commanded the martyrdom of Saint | tade had sat down, he commanded the martyrdom of Saint |
| 11482 | (teorge to be read, for that day was the twenty-third ef Phar- | (teorge to be read, for that day was the twenty-third ef Phar- | (teorge to be read, for that day was the twenty-third ef Phar- |
| 11483 | 1afithi, and we listened breathlessly. But when the reader came | 1afithi, and we listened breathlessly. But when the reader came | 1afithi, and we listened breathlessly. But when the reader came |
| 11484 | to that place where God testified to Saint George, saying, “There | to that place where God testified to Saint George, saying, “There | to that place where God testified to Saint George, saying, “There |
| 11485 | is none like unto thee among all the martyrs, neither shall there | is none like unto thee among all the martyrs, neither shall there | is none like unto thee among all the martyrs, neither shall there |
| 11486 | he any like unto thee for ever,” the subject puzzled me, and I | he any like unto thee for ever,” the subject puzzled me, and I | he any like unto thee for ever,” the subject puzzled me, and I |
| 11487 | said, “Since so many generals and eparchs and governors of | said, “Since so many generals and eparchs and governors of | said, “Since so many generals and eparchs and governors of |
| 11488 | this world have forsaken all the glory of this world, and their | this world have forsaken all the glory of this world, and their | this world have forsaken all the glory of this world, and their |
| 11489 | ank, and wealth, and have died for the name of our Lord Jesus | ank, and wealth, and have died for the name of our Lord Jesus | ank, and wealth, and have died for the name of our Lord Jesus |
| 11490 | Christ under the impious and lawless emperor Diocletian, hou | Christ under the impious and lawless emperor Diocletian, hou | Christ under the impious and lawless emperor Diocletian, hou |
| 11491 | can this holy martyr be more exalted than they all? When we [166] | can this holy martyr be more exalted than they all? When we [166] | can this holy martyr be more exalted than they all? When we [166] |
| 11492 | had celebrated the Holy Communion and the evening had come, | had celebrated the Holy Communion and the evening had come, | had celebrated the Holy Communion and the evening had come, |
| 11493 | we lighted a lamp for the emperor, and lay down to sleep, and | we lighted a lamp for the emperor, and lay down to sleep, and | we lighted a lamp for the emperor, and lay down to sleep, and |
| 11494 | neither the emperor nor any of the others did eat, but he slept | neither the emperor nor any of the others did eat, but he slept | neither the emperor nor any of the others did eat, but he slept |
| 11495 | with us in the holy church. Now it was ‘the evening of the | with us in the holy church. Now it was ‘the evening of the | with us in the holy church. Now it was ‘the evening of the |
| 11496 | Lord’s day, for the consecration of the church took place on the | Lord’s day, for the consecration of the church took place on the | Lord’s day, for the consecration of the church took place on the |
| 11497 | Sabbath day. And when the night had come and we had, as | Sabbath day. And when the night had come and we had, as | Sabbath day. And when the night had come and we had, as |
| 11498 | was meet, performed the office for the night, and had said, | was meet, performed the office for the night, and had said, | was meet, performed the office for the night, and had said, |
| 11499 | ‘Amen’, we sat down to speak of the mightiness of God, and the | ‘Amen’, we sat down to speak of the mightiness of God, and the | ‘Amen’, we sat down to speak of the mightiness of God, and the |
| 11500 | emperor came with us. And one of our fathers, a Bishop,! was | emperor came with us. And one of our fathers, a Bishop,! was | emperor came with us. And one of our fathers, a Bishop,! was |
| 11501 | taken up to heaven in a vision, and he saw most exalted mysteries | taken up to heaven in a vision, and he saw most exalted mysteries | taken up to heaven in a vision, and he saw most exalted mysteries |
| 11502 | the which it is not lawful for an earthly being to utter. He | the which it is not lawful for an earthly being to utter. He | the which it is not lawful for an earthly being to utter. He |
| 11503 | said, “I saw that I was standing before the throne of the Father, and | said, “I saw that I was standing before the throne of the Father, and | said, “I saw that I was standing before the throne of the Father, and |
| 11504 | | I saw thousands of thousands, and myriads of myriads praising the | | I saw thousands of thousands, and myriads of myriads praising the | | I saw thousands of thousands, and myriads of myriads praising the |
| 11505 | holy Trinity, and coming in bands, and they worshipped God, | holy Trinity, and coming in bands, and they worshipped God, | holy Trinity, and coming in bands, and they worshipped God, |
| 11506 | and glorified Him, and blessed Him, and made their requests, | and glorified Him, and blessed Him, and made their requests, | and glorified Him, and blessed Him, and made their requests, |
| 11507 | and afterwards they stood in rows, and no earthly creature could | and afterwards they stood in rows, and no earthly creature could | and afterwards they stood in rows, and no earthly creature could |
| 11508 | describe the glory and the great honour which they had received | describe the glory and the great honour which they had received | describe the glory and the great honour which they had received |
| 11509 | from the Trinity. And I saw one coming forth from within the | from the Trinity. And I saw one coming forth from within the | from the Trinity. And I saw one coming forth from within the |
| 11510 | veil like unto a king wearing a diadem of gold with seven crowns | veil like unto a king wearing a diadem of gold with seven crowns | veil like unto a king wearing a diadem of gold with seven crowns |
| 11511 | upon it, and he was riding upon a white horse,2 and he was many | upon it, and he was riding upon a white horse,2 and he was many | upon it, and he was riding upon a white horse,2 and he was many |
| 11512 | t The Bishop appears to have been Theodotus himself. See page 329, | t The Bishop appears to have been Theodotus himself. See page 329, | t The Bishop appears to have been Theodotus himself. See page 329, |
| 11513 | line 8. | line 8. | line 8. |
| 11514 | 2 In Brit. Mus. MS. Or. 713, fol 2b, there is a coloured picture of the | 2 In Brit. Mus. MS. Or. 713, fol 2b, there is a coloured picture of the | 2 In Brit. Mus. MS. Or. 713, fol 2b, there is a coloured picture of the |
| 11515 | martyr having overcome a scaly, winged dragon and riding upon a white horse. | martyr having overcome a scaly, winged dragon and riding upon a white horse. | martyr having overcome a scaly, winged dragon and riding upon a white horse. |
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| 11519 | times brighter than the sun, and was equipped with sword and | times brighter than the sun, and was equipped with sword and | times brighter than the sun, and was equipped with sword and |
| 11520 | armour and the apparel of a king; in short his kingly dignity | armour and the apparel of a king; in short his kingly dignity | armour and the apparel of a king; in short his kingly dignity |
| 11521 | was immeasurable. And when he came forth a mighty multitude | was immeasurable. And when he came forth a mighty multitude | was immeasurable. And when he came forth a mighty multitude |
| 11522 | followed him on this side and on that, and I saw all the saints | followed him on this side and on that, and I saw all the saints | followed him on this side and on that, and I saw all the saints |
| 11523 | bowing down before him, and when I looked I was speechless, | bowing down before him, and when I looked I was speechless, | bowing down before him, and when I looked I was speechless, |
| 11524 | and I wished to know who he was. And I looked on my right | and I wished to know who he was. And I looked on my right | and I wished to know who he was. And I looked on my right |
| 11525 | hand and I saw a monk standing having wings like an angel of | hand and I saw a monk standing having wings like an angel of | hand and I saw a monk standing having wings like an angel of |
| 11526 | God, and he wore a kingly crown and raiment the like of which | God, and he wore a kingly crown and raiment the like of which | God, and he wore a kingly crown and raiment the like of which |
| 11527 | there is not among the kingdoms of the world, and he had a | there is not among the kingdoms of the world, and he had a | there is not among the kingdoms of the world, and he had a |
| 11528 | golden staff in his right hand, and his face was full of joy, and | golden staff in his right hand, and his face was full of joy, and | golden staff in his right hand, and his face was full of joy, and |
| 11529 | great glory surrounded him. And I besought him, saying, ‘My | great glory surrounded him. And I besought him, saying, ‘My | great glory surrounded him. And I besought him, saying, ‘My |
| 11530 | father, I beseech thee to show me who thou art that art in | father, I beseech thee to show me who thou art that art in | father, I beseech thee to show me who thou art that art in |
| 11531 | such honour as this.” And he embraced me and said to me, ‘I | such honour as this.” And he embraced me and said to me, ‘I | such honour as this.” And he embraced me and said to me, ‘I |
| 11532 | am Paul! of Tamma, and well hast thou come, O shepherd of | am Paul! of Tamma, and well hast thou come, O shepherd of | am Paul! of Tamma, and well hast thou come, O shepherd of |
| 11533 | our true King, our Lord Jesus Christ;’ and when he had said | our true King, our Lord Jesus Christ;’ and when he had said | our true King, our Lord Jesus Christ;’ and when he had said |
| 11534 | these things to me I rejoiced that I had found freedom of speech | these things to me I rejoiced that I had found freedom of speech | these things to me I rejoiced that I had found freedom of speech |
| 11535 | before him. And I said to him, ‘O master, my holy father, | before him. And I said to him, ‘O master, my holy father, | before him. And I said to him, ‘O master, my holy father, |
| 11536 | inasmuch as thou hast deemed me worthy of thy holy salutation, | inasmuch as thou hast deemed me worthy of thy holy salutation, | inasmuch as thou hast deemed me worthy of thy holy salutation, |
| 11537 | I beseech thee to tell me who is this great king that has just| | I beseech thee to tell me who is this great king that has just| | I beseech thee to tell me who is this great king that has just| |
| 11538 | come, to whom all this multitude has bowed the knee?’ Then | come, to whom all this multitude has bowed the knee?’ Then | come, to whom all this multitude has bowed the knee?’ Then |
| 11539 | the blessed man’s mouth broke into a spiritual smile and he | the blessed man’s mouth broke into a spiritual smile and he | the blessed man’s mouth broke into a spiritual smile and he |
| 11540 | said to me, ‘Knowest thou not who this is?” And I said to him, | said to me, ‘Knowest thou not who this is?” And I said to him, | said to me, ‘Knowest thou not who this is?” And I said to him, |
| 11541 | ‘O father, how should I know who this is since I have never | ‘O father, how should I know who this is since I have never | ‘O father, how should I know who this is since I have never |
| 11542 | seen him before?” He answered and said to me, ‘I have been | seen him before?” He answered and said to me, ‘I have been | seen him before?” He answered and said to me, ‘I have been |
| 11543 | sent to thee to make thee certain of the things which thou didst | sent to thee to make thee certain of the things which thou didst | sent to thee to make thee certain of the things which thou didst |
| 11544 | ponder over in thy heart yesterday in the church concerning | ponder over in thy heart yesterday in the church concerning | ponder over in thy heart yesterday in the church concerning |
| 11545 | 1 Paul of Tamma in the nome of Koeis, TTAYAE OYPEMTAMMA | 1 Paul of Tamma in the nome of Koeis, TTAYAE OYPEMTAMMA | 1 Paul of Tamma in the nome of Koeis, TTAYAE OYPEMTAMMA |
| 11546 | ϩⲙ ⲡⲧⲇϣ ⲕⲟⲉⲓⲥ is mentioned in the narrative of a journey made by | ϩⲙ ⲡⲧⲇϣ ⲕⲟⲉⲓⲥ is mentioned in the narrative of a journey made by | hm ptḋṡ koeis is mentioned in the narrative of a journey made by |
| 11547 | Paul and Ezekiel in the mountain of Meroeit. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 868, | Paul and Ezekiel in the mountain of Meroeit. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 868, | Paul and Ezekiel in the mountain of Meroeit. See Zoega, Catalogus, p. 868, |
| 11548 | line 22. On a stele published in the Recueil des Travaux, v. p. 63 Paul of | line 22. On a stele published in the Recueil des Travaux, v. p. 63 Paul of | line 22. On a stele published in the Recueil des Travaux, v. p. 63 Paul of |
| 11549 | Tamma, TIPEMAAMMA, is invoked with the Persons of the Trinity and | Tamma, TIPEMAAMMA, is invoked with the Persons of the Trinity and | Tamma, TIPEMAAMMA, is invoked with the Persons of the Trinity and |
| 11550 | several of the Saints. Koeis has been identified with the Cynopolis of Strabo | several of the Saints. Koeis has been identified with the Cynopolis of Strabo | several of the Saints. Koeis has been identified with the Cynopolis of Strabo |
| 11551 | and the modern Arabic town called eal el-Qis. See Champollion, L' Egypte, | and the modern Arabic town called eal el-Qis. See Champollion, L' Egypte, | and the modern Arabic town called eal el-Qis. See Champollion, L' Egypte, |
| 11552 | pp- 801—303; Quatremére, Mémoires, pp. 141, 515 and Renaudot, Hist. | pp- 801—303; Quatremére, Mémoires, pp. 141, 515 and Renaudot, Hist. | pp- 801—303; Quatremére, Mémoires, pp. 141, 515 and Renaudot, Hist. |
| 11553 | Patriarch. Alexandrin., pp. 176, 184, 450, 4568. | Patriarch. Alexandrin., pp. 176, 184, 450, 4568. | Patriarch. Alexandrin., pp. 176, 184, 450, 4568. |
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| 11554 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 329 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 329 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 329 |
| 11555 | Saint George, the beloved of God, the chosen martyr exalted | Saint George, the beloved of God, the chosen martyr exalted | Saint George, the beloved of God, the chosen martyr exalted |
| 11556 | above all the saints according to the words of our Saviour. The | above all the saints according to the words of our Saviour. The | above all the saints according to the words of our Saviour. The |
| 11557 | works of every soul which comes forth from the body, whether | works of every soul which comes forth from the body, whether | works of every soul which comes forth from the body, whether |
| 11558 | of righteous men or whether of sinners, are manifested forth on | of righteous men or whether of sinners, are manifested forth on | of righteous men or whether of sinners, are manifested forth on |
| 11559 | the spiritual! tablet and the soul is in its presence always, and | the spiritual! tablet and the soul is in its presence always, and | the spiritual! tablet and the soul is in its presence always, and |
| 11560 | its deeds are written upon it. When it pleased my Lord | its deeds are written upon it. When it pleased my Lord | its deeds are written upon it. When it pleased my Lord |
| 11561 | Jesus Christ to take me, His servant, to my rest and to visit | Jesus Christ to take me, His servant, to my rest and to visit | Jesus Christ to take me, His servant, to my rest and to visit |
| 11562 | me, I came forth from the world, and He esteemed me worthy | me, I came forth from the world, and He esteemed me worthy | me, I came forth from the world, and He esteemed me worthy |
| 11563 | of His goodness, and He brought me into His city, and I saw | of His goodness, and He brought me into His city, and I saw | of His goodness, and He brought me into His city, and I saw |
| 11564 | this being whom thou hast seen. And he had on this royal | this being whom thou hast seen. And he had on this royal | this being whom thou hast seen. And he had on this royal |
| 11565 | diadem with seven crowns above it, and I looked upon it and read | diadem with seven crowns above it, and I looked upon it and read | diadem with seven crowns above it, and I looked upon it and read |
| 11566 | the writing which was written upon it, which said, ‘I am George | the writing which was written upon it, which said, ‘I am George | the writing which was written upon it, which said, ‘I am George |
| 11567 | of Melitene, from Diospolis, who died three times for the name | of Melitene, from Diospolis, who died three times for the name | of Melitene, from Diospolis, who died three times for the name |
| 11568 | .of our Lord Jesus Christ,’ and I saw all the saints bowing their | .of our Lord Jesus Christ,’ and I saw all the saints bowing their | .of our Lord Jesus Christ,’ and I saw all the saints bowing their |
| 11569 | knees before him. Now I had endured many sufferings for the | knees before him. Now I had endured many sufferings for the | knees before him. Now I had endured many sufferings for the |
| 11570 | name of our Lord Jesus Christ and died four? times, and I said | name of our Lord Jesus Christ and died four? times, and I said | name of our Lord Jesus Christ and died four? times, and I said |
| 11571 | within myself, ‘Behold, I am equal to him in honour, and I | within myself, ‘Behold, I am equal to him in honour, and I | within myself, ‘Behold, I am equal to him in honour, and I |
| 11572 | refrained from bending the knee to him. And straightway, in a | refrained from bending the knee to him. And straightway, in a | refrained from bending the knee to him. And straightway, in a |
| 11573 | moment, He who knows the hearts of all men sent the Archangel | moment, He who knows the hearts of all men sent the Archangel | moment, He who knows the hearts of all men sent the Archangel |
| 11574 | Michael to me who said, ‘O excellent Paul, why hast thou not | Michael to me who said, ‘O excellent Paul, why hast thou not | Michael to me who said, ‘O excellent Paul, why hast thou not |
| 11575 | taken part in the spiritual salutation according to the command | taken part in the spiritual salutation according to the command | taken part in the spiritual salutation according to the command |
| 11576 | of the Almighty?’ and I told him what was in my heart. Then | of the Almighty?’ and I told him what was in my heart. Then | of the Almighty?’ and I told him what was in my heart. Then |
| 11577 | he took me immediately to the holy Apa Noub the confessor, | he took me immediately to the holy Apa Noub the confessor, | he took me immediately to the holy Apa Noub the confessor, |
| 11578 | who had been both a monk and a martyr, and he showed him | who had been both a monk and a martyr, and he showed him | who had been both a monk and a martyr, and he showed him |
| 11579 | the command of God. The holy confessor said to me, ‘O Paul | the command of God. The holy confessor said to me, ‘O Paul | the command of God. The holy confessor said to me, ‘O Paul |
| 11580 | my holy father, go and perform the command of God, and say | my holy father, go and perform the command of God, and say | my holy father, go and perform the command of God, and say |
| 11581 | not, I have suffered like the mighty George, for thou, of thine | not, I have suffered like the mighty George, for thou, of thine | not, I have suffered like the mighty George, for thou, of thine |
| 11582 | own free will, [didst suffer] greatly; bat that just man did for | own free will, [didst suffer] greatly; bat that just man did for | own free will, [didst suffer] greatly; bat that just man did for |
| 11583 | God’s sake suffer by axes, by double edged hatchets, by saws, | God’s sake suffer by axes, by double edged hatchets, by saws, | God’s sake suffer by axes, by double edged hatchets, by saws, |
| 11584 | by nails, by fire, by two edged swords, and by the mouths of | by nails, by fire, by two edged swords, and by the mouths of | by nails, by fire, by two edged swords, and by the mouths of |
| 11585 | wild beasts. And I say unto thee, O my beloved one, that when | wild beasts. And I say unto thee, O my beloved one, that when | wild beasts. And I say unto thee, O my beloved one, that when |
| 11586 | 1 Theodotus means that the tablet existed in form only. | 1 Theodotus means that the tablet existed in form only. | 1 Theodotus means that the tablet existed in form only. |
| 11587 | 2 Seven times. Amélineau, Contes et Romans d Egypte, ii. p. 160. The | 2 Seven times. Amélineau, Contes et Romans d Egypte, ii. p. 160. The | 2 Seven times. Amélineau, Contes et Romans d Egypte, ii. p. 160. The |
| 11588 | monk Paul had a mania for committing suicide: which he is said to have | monk Paul had a mania for committing suicide: which he is said to have | monk Paul had a mania for committing suicide: which he is said to have |
| 11589 | done seven times | done seven times | done seven times |
| 11590 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
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| 11591 | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOLUS. | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOLUS. | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOLUS. |
| 11592 | the attendant cometh and sayeth unto thee, ‘The Lord calleth | the attendant cometh and sayeth unto thee, ‘The Lord calleth | the attendant cometh and sayeth unto thee, ‘The Lord calleth |
| 11593 | for thee, come,’ is not thy going better than seventy years of a | for thee, come,’ is not thy going better than seventy years of a | for thee, come,’ is not thy going better than seventy years of a |
| 11594 | monk’s life in his cell?’ When I heard these things I changed | monk’s life in his cell?’ When I heard these things I changed | monk’s life in his cell?’ When I heard these things I changed |
| 11595 | my mind through the words of the archangel and the holy man, | my mind through the words of the archangel and the holy man, | my mind through the words of the archangel and the holy man, |
| 11596 | and I said, ‘Forgive me’; and they rejoiced with me, and I went | and I said, ‘Forgive me’; and they rejoiced with me, and I went | and I said, ‘Forgive me’; and they rejoiced with me, and I went |
| 11597 | to the holy martyr of Christ and straightway made obeisance | to the holy martyr of Christ and straightway made obeisance | to the holy martyr of Christ and straightway made obeisance |
| 11598 | before him. [And the holy man said], ‘O faithful shepherd of Christ, | before him. [And the holy man said], ‘O faithful shepherd of Christ, | before him. [And the holy man said], ‘O faithful shepherd of Christ, |
| 11599 | console thyself, for there is no one like unto thyself among the martyrs | console thyself, for there is no one like unto thyself among the martyrs | console thyself, for there is no one like unto thyself among the martyrs |
| 11600 | who are crowned [except] Saint George himself.’ And while the | who are crowned [except] Saint George himself.’ And while the | who are crowned [except] Saint George himself.’ And while the |
| 11601 | holy man (Paul of Tamma) was talking with me, Saint George | holy man (Paul of Tamma) was talking with me, Saint George | holy man (Paul of Tamma) was talking with me, Saint George |
| 11602 | the soldier of Christ came up to me with his face beaming with | the soldier of Christ came up to me with his face beaming with | the soldier of Christ came up to me with his face beaming with |
| 11603 | rays of light, and he saluted me and filled me with joy and | rays of light, and he saluted me and filled me with joy and | rays of light, and he saluted me and filled me with joy and |
| 11604 | gladness, and said to me, ‘When thou goest to thy city Ancyra, | gladness, and said to me, ‘When thou goest to thy city Ancyra, | gladness, and said to me, ‘When thou goest to thy city Ancyra, |
| 11605 | build thou a temple to me in it, that I may come and dwell | build thou a temple to me in it, that I may come and dwell | build thou a temple to me in it, that I may come and dwell |
| 11606 | with thee, for it will be one hundred and five months before | with thee, for it will be one hundred and five months before | with thee, for it will be one hundred and five months before |
| 11607 | thou shalt come to me in this holy city’ When he had said | thou shalt come to me in this holy city’ When he had said | thou shalt come to me in this holy city’ When he had said |
| 11608 | these things to me I rose up straightway from my vision.” When | these things to me I rose up straightway from my vision.” When | these things to me I rose up straightway from my vision.” When |
| 11609 | the emperor and the twelve Bishops saw the radiant face of that | the emperor and the twelve Bishops saw the radiant face of that | the emperor and the twelve Bishops saw the radiant face of that |
| 11610 | Bishop they knew that he had seen a revelation, and they | Bishop they knew that he had seen a revelation, and they | Bishop they knew that he had seen a revelation, and they |
| 11611 | entreated him to tell them what he had seen. And he, as his | entreated him to tell them what he had seen. And he, as his | entreated him to tell them what he had seen. And he, as his |
| 11612 | mind came to him, told them all the vision he had seen, and | mind came to him, told them all the vision he had seen, and | mind came to him, told them all the vision he had seen, and |
| 11613 | they marvelled greatly, and glorified God and the holy martyr | they marvelled greatly, and glorified God and the holy martyr | they marvelled greatly, and glorified God and the holy martyr |
| 11614 | Saint George. And the emperor answered and said, “On the | Saint George. And the emperor answered and said, “On the | Saint George. And the emperor answered and said, “On the |
| 11615 | day when God seated me, unworthy though I be, upon the Roman | day when God seated me, unworthy though I be, upon the Roman | day when God seated me, unworthy though I be, upon the Roman |
| 11616 | throne, I saw with my sinful eyes, Saint George with glorious | throne, I saw with my sinful eyes, Saint George with glorious | throne, I saw with my sinful eyes, Saint George with glorious |
| 11617 | visage come from heaven holding a sceptre of gold in his right | visage come from heaven holding a sceptre of gold in his right | visage come from heaven holding a sceptre of gold in his right |
| 11618 | hand, and the archangel Michael was with him. And I saw a | hand, and the archangel Michael was with him. And I saw a | hand, and the archangel Michael was with him. And I saw a |
| 11619 | diadem of gold and seven crowns upon his head, and he shone | diadem of gold and seven crowns upon his head, and he shone | diadem of gold and seven crowns upon his head, and he shone |
| 11620 | a thousand times brighter than the sun, and he came to me filled | a thousand times brighter than the sun, and he came to me filled | a thousand times brighter than the sun, and he came to me filled |
| 11621 | with joy, and took hold of me, and seated me upon the imperial | with joy, and took hold of me, and seated me upon the imperial | with joy, and took hold of me, and seated me upon the imperial |
| 11622 | [171] throne, and a number of the nobles of the army saw him face | [171] throne, and a number of the nobles of the army saw him face | [171] throne, and a number of the nobles of the army saw him face |
| 11623 | to face. And I saw him again in his holy church and he showed | to face. And I saw him again in his holy church and he showed | to face. And I saw him again in his holy church and he showed |
| 11624 | me things that would do good to my soul.” Now when I (Theo- | me things that would do good to my soul.” Now when I (Theo- | me things that would do good to my soul.” Now when I (Theo- |
| 11625 | dotus) heard these things, I blessed my Lord Jesus and His | dotus) heard these things, I blessed my Lord Jesus and His | dotus) heard these things, I blessed my Lord Jesus and His |
| 11626 | holy martyrs. After these things that Bishop. went to his city | holy martyrs. After these things that Bishop. went to his city | holy martyrs. After these things that Bishop. went to his city |
| 11627 | and built a beautiful church in the name of God and Saint | and built a beautiful church in the name of God and Saint | and built a beautiful church in the name of God and Saint |
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| 11628 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 331 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 331 | THE ENCOMIUM OF BISHOP ABBA THEODOTUS. 331 |
| 11629 | George, and consecrated it with his own hands before he came | George, and consecrated it with his own hands before he came | George, and consecrated it with his own hands before he came |
| 11630 | out of the body. Now that Bishop was one of the three hundred | out of the body. Now that Bishop was one of the three hundred | out of the body. Now that Bishop was one of the three hundred |
| 11631 | and eighteen Bishops that were gathered together in Nicea ;! | and eighteen Bishops that were gathered together in Nicea ;! | and eighteen Bishops that were gathered together in Nicea ;! |
| 11632 | and he filled the office of Bishop for seventy-five years, and he | and he filled the office of Bishop for seventy-five years, and he | and he filled the office of Bishop for seventy-five years, and he |
| 11633 | died in God when he was one hundred and eighteen years old. | died in God when he was one hundred and eighteen years old. | died in God when he was one hundred and eighteen years old. |
| 11634 | Behold now, O beloved brethren, we have told you these | Behold now, O beloved brethren, we have told you these | Behold now, O beloved brethren, we have told you these |
| 11635 | things of the great honours which God has vouchsafed to the | things of the great honours which God has vouchsafed to the | things of the great honours which God has vouchsafed to the |
| 11636 | valiant soldier of strength, the mighty athlete, Saint George, | valiant soldier of strength, the mighty athlete, Saint George, | valiant soldier of strength, the mighty athlete, Saint George, |
| 11637 | whose festival is celebrated this day throughout all earth and heaven, | whose festival is celebrated this day throughout all earth and heaven, | whose festival is celebrated this day throughout all earth and heaven, |
| 11638 | and of the remainder of his glory and of the mighty and exalted | and of the remainder of his glory and of the mighty and exalted | and of the remainder of his glory and of the mighty and exalted |
| 11639 | honour he holds in the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of Christ | honour he holds in the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of Christ | honour he holds in the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of Christ |
| 11640 | the King. And now O beloved, blessed of God, since we know | the King. And now O beloved, blessed of God, since we know | the King. And now O beloved, blessed of God, since we know |
| 11641 | of a truth that Saint George has drawn nigh to God in this | of a truth that Saint George has drawn nigh to God in this | of a truth that Saint George has drawn nigh to God in this |
| 11642 | manner and has obtained freedom to enter into the presence of | manner and has obtained freedom to enter into the presence of | manner and has obtained freedom to enter into the presence of |
| 11643 | the Holy Trinity at all times and to show favour to every one, | the Holy Trinity at all times and to show favour to every one, | the Holy Trinity at all times and to show favour to every one, |
| 11644 | let us make ourselves champions, through love, of our poor brethren | let us make ourselves champions, through love, of our poor brethren | let us make ourselves champions, through love, of our poor brethren |
| 11645 | and strangers; let us love one another, let us keep innocence, | and strangers; let us love one another, let us keep innocence, | and strangers; let us love one another, let us keep innocence, |
| 11646 | and it shall come to pass to all of us, O beloved, that Saint | and it shall come to pass to all of us, O beloved, that Saint | and it shall come to pass to all of us, O beloved, that Saint |
| 11647 | George will, through our Lord Jesus Christ, show favour to us, | George will, through our Lord Jesus Christ, show favour to us, | George will, through our Lord Jesus Christ, show favour to us, |
| 11648 | and have compassion upon us, and forgive us our sins, and bless | and have compassion upon us, and forgive us our sins, and bless | and have compassion upon us, and forgive us our sins, and bless |
| 11649 | the gathering together of our people, small and great, old men | the gathering together of our people, small and great, old men | the gathering together of our people, small and great, old men |
| 11650 | and young men, and widows and virgins. And, finally, may He | and young men, and widows and virgins. And, finally, may He | and young men, and widows and virgins. And, finally, may He |
| 11651 | bless him that took the charge of preparing this book and of | bless him that took the charge of preparing this book and of | bless him that took the charge of preparing this book and of |
| 11652 | finishing it in true suffering through Jesus Christ our Lord, to | finishing it in true suffering through Jesus Christ our Lord, to | finishing it in true suffering through Jesus Christ our Lord, to |
| 11653 | whom be the glory meet for Him and His Good Father, and the | whom be the glory meet for Him and His Good Father, and the | whom be the glory meet for Him and His Good Father, and the |
| 11654 | Holy, and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, (who are) with | Holy, and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, (who are) with | Holy, and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, (who are) with |
| 11655 | Him, now and always and to eternity of all eternities, Amen. | Him, now and always and to eternity of all eternities, Amen. | Him, now and always and to eternity of all eternities, Amen. |
| 11656 | 1 Theodotus was not present at the Council of Nicea. See the list of | 1 Theodotus was not present at the Council of Nicea. See the list of | 1 Theodotus was not present at the Council of Nicea. See the list of |
| 11657 | the Bishops from the Province of Galatia in Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum | the Bishops from the Province of Galatia in Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum | the Bishops from the Province of Galatia in Labbé, Sacrorum Conciliorum |
| 11658 | Collectio, ii, col. 2. | Collectio, ii, col. 2. | Collectio, ii, col. 2. |
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| 11660 | BINDING SECT. MARZ 1981 ⲛ | BINDING SECT. MARZ 1981 ⲛ | BINDING SECT. MARZ 1981 n |
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