St. George

Inside Paintings - South Wall

St. George

Introduction

St. George, one of the most venerated saints in Christendom, was a Roman soldier of noble birth and deep Christian conviction. Born in Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey) into a devout Christian family, he served in the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian. His valour in battle was matched by his unwavering loyalty to Christ.

Persecution and Martyrdom

During the great persecution of Christians under Diocletian, St. George boldly proclaimed his faith and refused to offer sacrifices to pagan gods. His confession enraged the emperor, leading to a series of brutal tortures. The icon you shared depicts these harrowing moments:

Beaten and scourged

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Stretched on a rack and torn with hooks

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Burned with torches

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Poisoned and imprisoned

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Crushed under a wheel

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Cast into boiling lead

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Ultimately beheaded for his faith

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Each torment failed to shake his resolve. Through it all, George displayed peace, prayer, and even brought others to faith through his witness—some of his torturers themselves were converted. His martyrdom stands as a powerful testimony to the victory of spiritual endurance over worldly powers.