The book contains a canon and akathist to one of the most famous saints in the Christian world, the Great Martyr George, who suffered for Christ at the beginning of the 4th century under the Emperor Diocletian. Saint George has long enjoyed special veneration in Rus’. He is considered the heavenly patron of the Russian army and the city of Moscow. Saint George slaying the serpent is depicted on the coat of arms of the Russian capital.

The publication is intended for a wide range of readers.

Printed according to the publication: Prayer singing with an akathist to the holy glorious great martyr, victorious and wonderworker George. St. Petersburg, 1888.