Saint George of Choziba was born on the island of Cyprus into a pious family. His elder brother, Iraklid, went to Jerusalem and became a monk. After the death of their parents, George, orphaned, sought refuge with the abbot of a monastery to escape worldly life. He traveled to Jerusalem, venerated the holy places, and joined his brother at the Lavra of Coloman, where he was tonsured into monastic life.
George exhibited humility and obedience, for which he was granted the gift of wonderworking. He left the Lavra to avoid fame and settled with his brother in the Old Church, where they prayed and labored together. One day, at Iraklid's request, George persuaded him not to cut down a barren palm tree, which later bore fruit.
When a young son of a landowner in Jericho died, George and his brother prayed and resurrected him. They lived in peace and harmony, and no one heard disputes between them. After Iraklid's death, George continued his ascetic life, being ordained as a deacon and serving the holy fathers.
Soon after, he withdrew to the Choziba Monastery, where he lived in strict fasting, gathering rags for clothing and begging for scraps of food from the brethren. George worked in the bakery despite the heat, and his diligence amazed the other monks.
During the Persian invasion, he temporarily left the Choziba Lavra but returned after the danger passed and continued to teach all who came to him. Saint George passed away in deep old age, leaving behind many spiritual teachings. His disciple, Saint Anthony, testified to his peaceful death and how he entrusted his spirit to the Lord, uttering words about his soul.
