New Martyr · 16th century
New Martyr George of Sofia
Also known as George the New of Sofia · George of Kratovo
A young goldsmith of Sofia under Ottoman rule who refused to convert to Islam and was burned alive for confessing Christ in 1515.
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Notes
Also commemorated May 26 (martyrdom, 1515). Distinct from George the Older of Sofia, Mar 26 (OS-0882).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org)