St George in Polichnitos

Saint George called the Great Martyr Orthodox Church and martyr is one of the most popular saints in the whole Christian (and other) world. His memory is celebrated on April 23 or the churches that go according to the Julian calendar, which coincide if the day before the Resurrection, moved to Easter Monday. Saint George is considered a Saint of the Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, the Lutheran, Anglican and the Armenian Church. Born between the years 280 to 285 AD, probably in the region of Armenia, from the Greek Senate, the post commander, during the times of emperor Diocletian Gerontios. There, in a monastery in the area, the Saint received the Sacrament of Baptism and became a member of the Church. The father of the Saint Gerontios, came from a rich and formal generation of Cappadocia. In old manuscript relates that he was born in Sevastopol of Lesser Armenia, was originally pagan and later became a Christian. His wife called Polychronis, was a Christian and came from the famous Lydda (Diaspoli) of Palestine. At a young age George joined the Roman army. Distinguished for his courage and heroism and received the rank of Trivounou. Shortly thereafter, Diocletian made him Duke (commander) under the title of Count (Colonel) in the battalion Anikioron the imperial guard. Saint George is considered the patron of Infantry of the Army and is also the patron saint of England. Also considered a patron saint of the Crusaders and the Scouts. As trophied (military) and holy liberator brings many wonderful stories and traditions, of which the most important is the one that talks about killing the dragon and rescue the princess. The beast that guarded a water source near Silenus in Libya and let it run only when he found a man to eat. The residents of the area by lot the victim of a dragon. Whole armies had opposed this monster, but without result. The clergy brought the number of the princess, which saved St George killing the dragon. Honors the memory of the Church on April 23.