Description
Saint George was born in the province of Cappadocia, Asia Minor (Turkey), in the third century and raised as a Christian. At the age of 20, he joined the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian and soon showed himself to be a skilled and talented soldier. As he rose in the ranks of the military, the pagan government began to feel uneasy that a Christian held such a position of power.
In the year 303, the Emperor Diocletian commanded that all soldiers offer sacrifices to the Roman gods. George publicly refused, declaring he was a Christian and would worship Jesus Christ alone. George's father was a high-ranking officer, and Diocletian privately tried to persuade George to change his mind. When he refused, the emperor handed him over to unimaginable torture, but George held fast until the end. His body was returned to his home town where the Christians there immediately began to venerate him as a martyr.
Still counted among the greatest martyrs, Saint George is venerated by nearly the entire Christian world. His feast is celebrated on April 23.
This icon is painted in the Russian "Academic" style, which was popular in the 17th to the early 20th centuries. George is shown in this icon in the full military regalia of his time and armed with a sword and spear. Not only was he a seasoned and highly trained soldier of the Roman army, but also a martyr and a true soldier for Christ.
Reproduced by permission.
Details
Month: |
April |
Ratio: |
1x2 |
Ratio: |
Portrait |
Saintly Rank: |
Male |
Saintly Rank: |
Martyr |
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