April 23 Saint George. MGOCSMNorthAmerica on Apr 23, 2012 Saint George Martyr, Patron of Soldiers († 303) Saint George was born in Palestine of Christian parents, towards the close of the third century …More
April 23 Saint George.
MGOCSMNorthAmerica on Apr 23, 2012
Saint George
Martyr, Patron of Soldiers
(† 303)
Saint George was born in Palestine of Christian parents, towards the close of the third century. In early youth he chose a soldier's life, and soon obtained the favor of Diocletian, who advanced him to the grade of tribune. But when the emperor began to persecute the Christians, George rebuked him at once for his cruelty, sternly and openly, and announced his resignation. Having foreseen that the words he would say might bring about his death, he had first distributed his wealth and clothing to the poor.
Young man, Diocletian said to him, think of your future! I am a Christian, George replied, and nothing in this world is the object either of my ambition or my regret. Nothing can shake my faith. He was subjected to a long series of torments, and finally beheaded.
There was something so heartening in the defiant cheerfulness of the young soldier, that every Christian felt a personal …More
MGOCSMNorthAmerica on Apr 23, 2012
Saint George
Martyr, Patron of Soldiers
(† 303)
Saint George was born in Palestine of Christian parents, towards the close of the third century. In early youth he chose a soldier's life, and soon obtained the favor of Diocletian, who advanced him to the grade of tribune. But when the emperor began to persecute the Christians, George rebuked him at once for his cruelty, sternly and openly, and announced his resignation. Having foreseen that the words he would say might bring about his death, he had first distributed his wealth and clothing to the poor.
Young man, Diocletian said to him, think of your future! I am a Christian, George replied, and nothing in this world is the object either of my ambition or my regret. Nothing can shake my faith. He was subjected to a long series of torments, and finally beheaded.
There was something so heartening in the defiant cheerfulness of the young soldier, that every Christian felt a personal …More
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Adalbert III of Salzburg
Adalbert of Prague
Felix of Vienne
Fortunatus of Vienna
George
George of San Giorio
Gerard of Orchimont
Gerard of Toul
Giles of Assisi
Giles of Saumur
Giorgio di Suelli
Helen del Cavalanti
Ibar of Meath
Maria Gabriela Sagheddu
Marolus of Milan
Pusinna of Champagne
Teresa Maria of the Cross
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Martyrs of Africa
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Other Saints of the Day:
Achilleus of Vienne
Adalbert III of Salzburg
Adalbert of Prague
Felix of Vienne
Fortunatus of Vienna
George
George of San Giorio
Gerard of Orchimont
Gerard of Toul
Giles of Assisi
Giles of Saumur
Giorgio di Suelli
Helen del Cavalanti
Ibar of Meath
Maria Gabriela Sagheddu
Marolus of Milan
Pusinna of Champagne
Teresa Maria of the Cross
—
Martyrs of Africa
saints.sqpn.com/23-april/
Achilleus of Vienne
Adalbert III of Salzburg
Adalbert of Prague
Felix of Vienne
Fortunatus of Vienna
George
George of San Giorio
Gerard of Orchimont
Gerard of Toul
Giles of Assisi
Giles of Saumur
Giorgio di Suelli
Helen del Cavalanti
Ibar of Meath
Maria Gabriela Sagheddu
Marolus of Milan
Pusinna of Champagne
Teresa Maria of the Cross
—
Martyrs of Africa
saints.sqpn.com/23-april/