Saint George was a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a soldier in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. Saint George is one of the most venerated saints Eastern Orthodox churches. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His memorial is celebrated on 23 April, and he is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints. Saint George was born to a Christian noble family in Lod, Syria Palaestina during the late third century between about 275 AD and 285 AD, and he died in Nicomedia. His father, Gerontius, was a Roman army official from Cappadocia and his mother, Polychronia, was from Palestine.His Parents to call him Georgius (Latin) or Georgios (Greek), meaning "worker of the land" One of the greatest legends about Saint George is the Golden Legend. In it, a dragon lived in a lake near Silena, Libya. Many people and even armies had gone up against this fierce creature, but failed. Villagers used to pacify the monster by giving sheep to it. When mutton was scarce, lots were drawn in local villages, and maidens were substituted for sheep. Saint George reached this village on a day, when a princess was to be eaten. He rode on his horse to battle against the serpent, and killed it with a single blow of his lance. St. George then held forth with a magnificent sermon, and converted the locals. He was given a large reward by the king, but he distributed it to the poor and rode away. Due to his chivalrous behavior (protecting women, fighting evil, dependence on faith and might of arms, largesse to the poor), his intercession is sought against demons, evils and enemies. St George is referred as a "Great Martyr", and in Oriental Orthodoxy . His major feast day is on April 23 (Julian Calendar April 23 currently corresponds to Gregorian Calendar May 6). The feast occurs before Easter, it is celebrated on Easter Monday instead.
