Giorgoba (St George's Day, Georgia) · Giorgoba

Culture of origin: Christian · Cultural

Holiday sources: Eastern Orthodox

The Georgian Orthodox Church keeps St George, patron saint of Georgia, twice a year. Giorgoba, a public holiday, commemorates the Breaking on the Wheel of the Great Martyr George, on 10 November Julian, which is 23 November until 2100. His other day, 6 May, is for his beheading.