The Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates today Giorgoba [St. George Day]. Festive church services will be conducted at acting churches throughout the country.

According to the Greek tradition, George was born to Greek Christian parents in Cappadocia. After his father died, his mother, who was originally from Lydda, in Syria Palaestina, returned with George to her hometown. He went on to become a soldier for the Roman army, but, because of his Christian faith, he was arrested and tortured.

The Georgian Orthodox Church marks St. George Day twice a year: On November 23, when he was tortured and on May 6, when he died.