
The story of George and the dragon emerged during the Crusade years.
b) What was the dragon doing to the country?
The tale tells of a hungry dragon plaguing a town in Libya
c) Describe the battle in your own words.
A dragon makes a nest at the source of the city and the people for water had to bring a human sacrifice and a day was chosen as the princess. when I was about to be eaten by the dragon St. George appeared on his horse and save the princess.
The influence of St. George in the Middle Ages
a) When was he made a Saint?
George was canonized by Pope Gelasius in 494AD,
b) How was St. George important in the following events:
·The Crusades, the Battle of Antioch?
Is said to have appeared to the Crusaders before a major battle at Antioch, Word of this alleged miracle assured his place as a revered saint.
c) Why did Howard Ruff start the Society of St. George?
Started the society to promote Englishness and the English way of life. It is about fostering a love of our country and Commonwealth and we have members from all walks of life.
George was canonized by Pope Gelasius in 494AD,
b) How was St. George important in the following events:
·The Crusades, the Battle of Antioch?
Is said to have appeared to the Crusaders before a major battle at Antioch, Word of this alleged miracle assured his place as a revered saint.
c) Why did Howard Ruff start the Society of St. George?
Started the society to promote Englishness and the English way of life. It is about fostering a love of our country and Commonwealth and we have members from all walks of life.
St. George...
A biography of St. George
a) Who was St George?
A Roman soldier from Cappadocia, and later martyred Christian saint.
b) Where was he born?
End of the third century. (between 280 and 275 or April 23 of 303).
c) What was his occupation?
Followed his father and joined the Army shortly after reaching adulthood. before reaching the podium and be 30 to eat. By that time he had already been stationed in Nicomedia as a member of the Roman Emperor's personal guard.
d) What kind of person was he?
He was a brave man who died for his beliefs.
e) What was the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity, but banned.
f) What did the Roman Emperor do that made St. George angry?
Diocletian...Christianity banned, destroyed churches and writings.
g) What was St. George's reaction?
George was a Christian convert and he decided to speak out against his Emperor’s actions.
h) What did the Roman Emperor do to St. George?
George refused to submit and was beheaded on April 23 303AD.