RELIC OF SAINT GEORGE Patron Saint of England
RELIC OF SAINT GEORGE Patron Saint of England
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Rare reliquary in silver with a glass facade, containing the relic of Saint George of Lydda The relic is fixed on a red cloth background, it is identified in Latin on a handwritten label. as S. Georgii
St. George is considered the patron saint of England, knights, soldiers, scouts, fencers, archers ; he is also invoked against the plague and leprosy, and against venomous snakes.
Good used condition with its original glass.
Not opened.
Ecclesiastical seal present.
PERIOD : 19th century
DIMENSIONS : 2.8cm X 2.8cm
SIZE : 1.1" X 1.1"
Saint George of Lydda, also known as Saint George, is a 3rd-century Christian martyr venerated by various denominations. Born in Cappadocia (present-day Turkey), he became a soldier in the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian. According to legend, he refused to renounce his Christian faith and was martyred for it, after enduring much torture.
Saint George is most famous for the legend of his defeating a dragon, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This story has made him a popular patron saint in many countries, including England, Georgia, and Ethiopia. His cult is also associated with the city of Lydda (now Lod in Israel), where a church is dedicated to him.
