Who is St. George?

St. George was born circa 280 in Cappadocia, an area that is now part of Turkey. He is regarded as the most prominent military saint and is one of the most revered in the Western World. George was raised as a Christian and decided at a young age that he wanted to be a soldier. He joined Diocletian’s army and, before long, was one of the finest soldiers around. Recognizing the futility of his efforts, Diocletian was left with no choice but to have him executed for his refusal. Before the execution, George gave his wealth to the poor and prepared himself. After various torture sessions, including laceration on a wheel of swords, in which he was resuscitated three times. George was executed by decapitation before Nicomedia’s city wall, on April 23, 303. He was made patron saint of England in 1098, after appearing to soldiers at the Battle of Antioch.

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