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Saint Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer  
Saint Great Martyr George  -  Ο άγιος Γεώργιος (gr.)
• Traditional greek icon
• Egg tempera on wood pannel, gold-leaf gilding
27 x 35 cm
Ref. 112
 
 
 
 The Great-Martyr George was a Christian Roman soldier killed under Diocletian at the beginning of the fourth century. Though he was born in Cappadocia, his mother was from Palestine, and thus he is a particular favorite of many Palestinian Christians. He is also the patron saint of Moscow, Georgia, and England, amongst other places. The Church commemorates George on April 23.
 
The life and the passion of Saint Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer

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