George, Saint b. 275 d. April 23, 303 One of the most venerated saints of Christianity. He is remembered in connection with the legend about a dragon, which probably reflects his military career, adding traditional fantastical elements typical for the Middle Ages when the dragon was commonly used to represent evil. He is believed to have been born into a noble Christian family in the town of Lod, now in Israel. After his parents had died, George applied for a career as a soldier in the army of the Emperor Diocletian. When the...[Read More] (Bio by: julia&keld) St George Church, Lod, HaMerkaz (Central District), Israel
b. 275 d. April 23, 303