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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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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 ). He is thought to have died in Lydda (modern day Israel) in the Roman province of Palestine in AD 303.
St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland – St George being the patron saint of England. But who was St. George, and what did he do to become England’s Patron Saint?
Jun 11, 2018 · George, Saint (active 3rd–4th century) Christian martyr who became patron saint of England in the late Middle Ages. Many stories grew up about him, including the 12th-century tale of his killing a dragon to save a maiden. His feast day is April 23. World Encyclopedia.
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.
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St. George was a Christian who is said to have lived in Anatolia, the area now known as Turkey, in the third century. No historical record of the man is known to exist. Over the centuries, legendary tales about his courage and dedication to God grew in popularity, and he was granted the status of sainthood by the Catholic Church.
