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In a legend, Saint George —a soldier venerated in Christianity —defeats a dragon at Dragon Hill, Uffington. The story goes that the dragon originally extorted tribute from villagers. When they ran out of livestock and trinkets for the dragon, they started giving up a human tribute once a year.
The most popular tale regarding this saint is the one in which he slays a dragon. Thus, St. George is most commonly depicted as a knight mounted on a horse and in the process of spearing a dragon. This image has inspired many artists over the years, and has been portrayed on various coats of arms.
Saint George, early Christian martyr who became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness in the Middle Ages. The legend of George’s slaying of a dragon is much represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
He is known as St. George the Dragon Slayer from the medieval Golden Legend, a compilation (in c. 1260) of all that was then known, and perhaps embellished over the centuries, of famous early Christian martyrs and lore.
Saint George the Dragon-Slayer, 16th c., by Georgios Klontzas. In the Greek tradition, George was born to noble Christian parents, in Cappadocia. After his father died, his mother, who was originally from Lydda, in Syria Palaestina (a part of the Byzantine Empire), returned with George to her hometown. [24]
Saint George is the patron saint of England and Catalonia and his cross can be found throughout England. In older works, Saint George is depicted wearing armor and holding a lance or fighting a dragon, which represents Christ's enemies. Prayer for St. George
The Story of St George, the “Dragon-Slayer” In the Christian tradition, the image of the soldier saint killing a dragon remains a powerfully evocative symbol of faith triumphing over evil. By Ioannis E. Chrysafis | April 27th, 2021
During the Renaissance, the legend of St. George and the Dragon was depicted in many works of art, including the famous painting by Raphael, which shows St. George slaying the dragon while a beautiful princess looks on.
A Life of Heroic Virtue. The legend of George the dragonslayer is entertaining, but that is not why he is venerated by the Catholic Church. He is venerated for his heroic virtue and martyrdom for his belief in Christ. Jacobus de Voragine describes three of George’s virtues in The Golden Legend:
St George, a soldier venerated in Christianity, was known for his bravery and strength. In a legend, he was called upon to defeat a dragon.