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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.
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Here, we separate fact from fiction to try to get closer to the truth behind the legend of St George. 1. St George wasn't English... St George might be hailed as a national hero, but he was actually born – in the 3rd century AD – more than 2,000 miles away in Cappadocia (modern day Turkey ).
May 5, 2019 · Saint George is celebrated across Europe as the patron saint of cities and countries. Hailed as a religious martyr, dragon-slayer and the prototypical knight in shining armour, how much of his legend is true?
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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...
Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities of which he is the patron saint, including Albania, Bulgaria, England, Ethiopia, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Syria, Lebanon, Castile and León, Catalonia, Alcoi, Aragon, Genoa, and Rio de Janeiro. [1]
Inside St. George is a quarterly publication provided by the City of St. George. The information is intended to be educational and give readers a glimpse into the projects, people and programs moving St. George forward.
