Many people around the world celebrate St. George’s Day on April 23, the day of his martyrdom. He’s the patron saint of England, Georgia, and Ethiopia, to name a few countries. He’s revered for his faith, courage, and fortitude.
In the 3rd century, George was born in Cappadocia, a historical region now known as the Central Anatolia Region, in Turkey. He was a Roman officer (equivalent to a colonel) who refused to renounce his Christian faith under Emperor Diocletian’s pagan rule. George’s piety led to his persecution, torture, and beheading around A.D. 303 at Nicomedia near Lydda, Palestine (modern-day Israel).
