Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. GEORGE

Christian Saint

Also known as Georgius

Patron Saint of England, Boy Scouts, Soldiers and Farmers

Patron Saint of England. Which is strange as he was imported by Crusaders returning from the Palestine area.

Originally a soldier, he was converted and opposed Roman Emperor Diocletian — which earned him repeated bouts of torture from which he always made miraculous recoveries.

Eventually beheading seemed to work, but not really as the legends live on. He is now immortalized on pub signs throughout Britain and a whole new career of dragon-slaying blossomed.

The dragon seems to have originated in Libya — but having legendary wings it was no doubt capable of turning up all over the place for repeat performances. As Britain has never been short of dragon legends, it’s not really surprising George would get entangled with a serpent or two.

St. George Facts and Figures

Name: George
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Georgius

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-303
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1625

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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