Category:Saint George

Saint George - Martyr Born: between c. AD 256 and 285 in Lydda, Syria Palaestina, Roman Empire Died: April 23, 303 in Nicomedia, Bithynia, Roman Empire Honored in: Roman Catholicism Anglicanism Lutheranism Oriental Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Major shrine: Church of Saint George, Lod Feast: April 23 Attributes: Clothed as a soldier in a suit of armour or chain mail, often bearing a lance tipped by a cross, riding a white horse, often slaying a dragon. In the West he is shown with St George's Cross emblazoned on his armour, or shield or banner. Patronage: Many Patronages of Saint George exist around the world

Martyr. Optional Memorial on April 23. George was tortured and beheaded for the Faith about the year 304 in Lydda, Palestine, during the reign of Diocletian.