St. George
Prince of Martyrs
"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”
(Ephesians 2:19)
The Story In A Minute
Early Life
St. George is a celebrated saint with the story of his martyrdom being cherished throughout history. St. George has been named as the patron saint of England, Portugal, Venice, and Ethiopia, and many other locations.
Born in Cappadocia in Asia Minor - present-day Turkey - in the first half of the third century, St. George was born into a wealthy Christian family. His father, a governor, passed away when he was still young, causing St. George’s family to move back to his mother’s homeland–Lydda, Palestine.
When St. George grew and became a courageous and brilliant young man, the governor of Palestine took interest and enlisted him in the army. He was promoted in the ranks until he reached the rank of a commander. Meanwhile, the pious governor of Palestine departed.
When St. George returned from the army and went to Lydda to visit his mother, he found that Emperor Diocletain had issued an edict to worship idols and torture the Christians who did not obey his orders. This resulted in many people worshipping idols.
His Sufferings
St. George came before the Emperor and confessed the Lord Christ. The Emperor marvelled at his appearance and courage and was informed that he was the son of an eminent governor. The Emperor befriended him and tried to persuade him to offer incense to the idols, promising to grant all his wishes.
