1. A biography of St. George
a) Who was St George?st. George is the patron saint of england
b) Where was he born?
George took a stand at the city of Nicomedia, in Palestine
c) What was his occupation?cavalier
d) What kind of person was he?
bravee) What was the official religion of the Roman Empire?
cappadocia
f) What did the Roman Emperor do that made St. George angry?When the pagan Emperor Diocletian started persecuting Christians, St. George pleaded with the Emperor to spare their lives. However, St. George's pleas fell on deaf ears and it is thought that the Emperor Diocletian tried to make St. George deny his faith in Christ, by torturing him.
g) What was St. George's reaction?
St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine on 23 April, 303.
h) What did the Roman Emperor do to St. George?
the Emperor Diocletian tried to make St. George deny his faith in Christ, by torturing him.
2. The influence of St. George in the Middle Ages
a) When was he made a Saint?
b) How was St. George important in the following events:
- The Crusades?
- The Battle of Antioch?
- The establishment of the Order of the Garter?
c) Why did Howard Ruff start the Society of St. George?
3. The legend of St. George and the Dragon
a) Where did this famous battle take place?
b) What was the dragon doing to the country?
c) Describe the battle in your own words.