New Martyr · 15th century
George the New Martyr of Sofia
Also known as New Martyr George of Sofia · George of Adrianople
A soldier serving in the Ottoman army who, when his fellow soldiers mocked Christ, openly confessed his faith; for refusing to renounce Christ he was put to death at Adrianople in 1437.
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Notes
The Elder/Older New Martyr George of Sofia (d. 1437), distinct from George the goldsmith of Sofia/Kratovo (d. 1515, commemorated Feb 11).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints