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Saint George ( Greek: Γεώργιος, translit. Geṓrgios; [note 1] died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army.
Jun 21, 2024 · Saint George, early Christian martyr who became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness in the Middle Ages. The legend of George’s slaying of a dragon is much represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
Saint George is the patron saint of England and Catalonia and his cross can be found throughout England. In older works, Saint George is depicted wearing armor and holding a lance or fighting a dragon, which represents Christ's enemies.
In a legend, Saint George —a soldier venerated in Christianity —defeats a dragon. The story goes that the dragon originally extorted tribute from villagers. When they ran out of livestock and trinkets for the dragon, they started giving up a human tribute once a year.
Apr 2, 2014 · Saint George, Christian patron saint of England, was made known there by Arculphus and Adamnan. In a famous tale, he rescued a Libyan princess from a sea monster.
St George is considered the patron of knights, soldiers, scouts, fencers and archers, among others; he is also invoked against the plague and leprosy, and against venomous snakes. In the absence of certain information about his life, in 1969 the Church changed the liturgical feast of St George to an optional memorial on the universal calendar.
Jul 31, 2009 · Saint George is the patron saint of England. He's popularly identified with England and English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry - but actually he wasn't English at all. Very...
The tomb of Saint George in Lydda, just south of Tel Aviv. Saint George is one of Christianity's most popular saints, and is highly honored by both the Western and Eastern Churches. A wide range of devotions, traditions, and prayers to honor the saint have emerged throughout the centuries.
Saint George (ca. 275/281 – April 23, 303 C.E. ), also known as George of Lydda, is one of the most venerated saints in the Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Who was St George? What is myth and what is fact? Did he really slay the Dragon? Why is he such a popular Saint, celebrated in so many Countries, Races, Religions and Organisations? The celebration of St George's Day is currently fairly low key in England and much more celebrated elsewhere.
