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