GEORGIOS OF LYDDA

 

Saint George was born

In the town of Lydda in Palestine

Between 275 AD and 285 AD

To a Greek Christian noble family,

He was named Georgios

Meaning “worker of the land”

And served in the Roman Army

Reaching the rank of Tribunus

In the eastern city of Nicomedia

Until Emperor Diocletian

Issued an edict against Christians

Commanding they renounce their faith

Instead, George renounced the edict

Gave his wealth to the poor

And prepared himself for death

As expected, he was sentenced to death

But was tortured on a wheel of swords

Before being decapitated

In front of Nicomedia's city wall

On April 23rd 303 AD

 

His feast day is April 23rd