April 23 Great and Holy Tuesday Holy Glorious Greatmartyr, Victorybearer and Wonderworker George (303). Martyr Alexandra the Empress, wife of Diocletian (303). Martyrs Anatolius and Protoleon, soldiers converted by witnessing the martyrdom of St. George (303). (Note: The service for St George is transferred to April 29.) Parable of the ten virgins These three days, which the Church calls Great and Holy have within the liturgical development of the Holy Week