Tomorrow is St. George's feastday and to celebrate I'll be making this (maybe not as cute) dragon cake for the boys to "slay" like St. George is portrayed doing. If it turns out well we'll probably start making it for Ace's nameday too. (He's named after the Archangels and Archangel Michael is also portrayed slaying a dragon.)

I saw the idea on Dessi's blog and thought it was just adorable. Dessi was born into Orthodoxy but converted to Catholicism later on in life and recently decided to visit the Orthodox church she was baptized in. Keep her in your prayers that God may lead her where she is meant to be. :)

Here's a great coloring page for St. George too! Thanks Dessi!

We'll also be reading his story and praying the Akathist dedicated to him.

O most praised and holy Great Martyr and Wonderworker, Saint George! Look down upon us with thy speedy help and implore the Man-loving God that He not condemn us sinners according to our offenses, but that He treat us according to His great mercy.

Despise not our prayer, but beseech for us of Christ our God a quiet life pleasing to God, health of body and soul, fertility of the earth and abundance in all, and that we not turn to evil purposes the good things granted by thee from the All-merciful God, but that they may be for the glory of His Holy Name, for the glorification of thy mighty intercession. May He grant God-loving soldiers victory over the enemy, and may He secure our land with unchanging peace and prosperity. May He guard us at our departure from this life from the snares of the evil one and his grievous toll-houses of the air, that we may stand uncondemned before the throne of the Lord of Glory.

Hear us, O passion-bearer of Christ, Saint George, and pray for us without ceasing unto the Master of All, God in Three Persons, that by His Grace and love for mankind, and by thy help and intercession, we may find mercy and may stand with the angels and archangels before the All-glorious Judge, unceasingly praising Him together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

--prayer taken from the Book of Akathists published by Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.

Have a blessed feast!