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Before being a saint what was St. George reputed to have been?
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∙ 14y ago
George was a soldier on the Roman army and assigned to round up and persecute Christians.
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When did Saint George die?
Saint George is reputed to have lived from around AD 275 until 23rd April 303.
Where does Saint George live?
He currently resides in Heaven. Before being martyred he was born and raised in Palestine.
What legend is associated with Saint George?
George is reputed to have killed a dragon. This is a myth, of course, since dragons do not exist in the real world. Perhaps he killed another animal such as a crocodile. We will probably never know.
Was St George a protestant?
St George was a saint long before the Catholics and protestants split.
Why was Saint George important in the Crusades?
George was dead hundreds of years before the Crusades so did not participate.
What was Saint Valentine's job before being a saint?
He was a priest, possibly a bishop.
In which countries was Saint George a saint in?
Saint George is a saint in ALL countries.
Was Saint George an Anglican martyr?
No, St. George became a saint over 1200 years before the Anglican Church even existed. He was an early Christian - a Catholic.
Is Saint George patron saint of Saint George in Illawara?
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
Was Saint George a crusader?
No, George was not a crusader. He was a soldier in the Roman Army about 1000 years before the Crusades started.
Why was Saint George beheaded?
St. George lived in a time when early Christians were being persecuted by the Roman Empire. He was arrested for being a Catholic and beheaded.
What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
