Greek document from the Arsinoites (Fayum) mentioning an institution dedicated to *George (presumably the soldier and martyr, S00259); datable to the 6th/7th century.
Evidence ID
E04515
Type of Evidence
Documentary texts - Other private document
Late antique original manuscripts - Papyrus sheet
SB 1 4940
In line 2 of this very fragmentary document an institution dedicated to George is mentioned:
[ -ca.?- τ]οῦ ἁγί(ου) Γεωργίου υἱοῦ Μα[ -ca.?- ]
A full record of the document can be found at:
http://papyri.info/ddbdp/sb;1;4940
Cult Places
Cult building - unspecified
Source
Paris, Louvre AF 6916.Bibliography
Text:http://papyri.info/ddbdp/sb;1;4940
Record Created By
Gesa Schenke
Date of Entry
22/12/2017
| ID | Name | Name in Source | Identity | S00259 | George, soldier and martyr, and Companions | Γεώργιος | Uncertain |
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