Saint George

Saint George print painted by Raphael Saint George by Raphael Binder Christians and saints. Saint George, also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldier in the Roman army. became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Auxiliary Saints (Holy Helpers). Born: 275 AD, Cappadocia, Turkey Died: April 23, 303 AD, Lod, Israel Cause of death: Decapitation The saint is remembered for giving away his possessions and remaining true to his religion when he was imprisoned and tortured before he was finally executed.