St. George
Saint George was a Roman soldier of noble birth who lived during the 3rd century and served under Emperor Diocletian. When severe persecutions against Christians began, St. George boldly confessed his faith in Christ and refused to renounce it. He endured imprisonment and torture with unwavering courage and was ultimately martyred. Revered across the Orthodox world, St. George is celebrated as a fearless defender of the faith and a powerful symbol of victory over evil.
Patron Saint of
• Soldiers
• Courage
• Protection
• Farmers
• Travelers
One-Sentence Meaning
St. George is the patron saint of courage and protection, defending the faithful and inspiring strength in the face of adversity.
Name Variations
Boy Names:
George, Georgios, Giorgos, Yiorgos, Georgi
Girl Names:
Georgia, Georgina, Georgiana, Georgitsa
Image Attribution
Saint George Icon from Saint George Church in Kochani by Dimitar Hristov(1850), via Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain


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