ST GEORGE

There are many accounts giving what are believed to be

the facts outlining the life of England’s Patron Saint.

Below are the widely accepted ‘facts’ of St George’s life.

St George was born to Christian parents in A.D. 270

(3rd Century) in Cappadocia, now Eastern Turkey

He moved to Palestine with his Mother and became a

Roman soldier, rising to the high rank of Tribunus Militum

However, he later resigned his military post and protested

against his pagan leader, the Emperor Diocletian (245-313 AD),

who led Rome’s persecution of Christians

His rebellion against the Emperor resulted in his

imprisonment, but even after torture he stayed true to his faith

The enraged Diocletian had St George dragged through

the streets of Nicomedia, Turkey, on the 23rd of April

303 AD and had him beheaded

The Emperor’s wife was so inspired by St George’s

bravery and loyalty to his religion, that she too became

a Christian and was subsequently executed for her faith