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He was an officer in the Roman Army and refused orders to persecute Christians. He, himself, was a Christian. He was taken prisoner and refused an order to renounce Christianity. He was tortured and beheaded. He died the death of a martyr thus becoming a saint.
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Why did St. George become a saint?
George died as a martyr and to the early Christian community that was all that was needed for sainthood.
What saint had their head chopped off?
Many saints had their heads removed. Here are a few examples:John the Baptist Saint Paul Saint George Saint Denis Saint Valentine of Rome
How did St. Cadog become a saint?
There seems to be no Saint Cadog, however there is Saint Cadoc of Llancarvan. Is this who you were referring to?
How did Saint Apollonia become a saint?
saint apollonia got burned to death and got her teeth ripped out
How and why did Saint George become saint?
St. George was a Roman soldier and a Christian. He was tortured and beheaded about the year 304 at Lydda, Palestine, for defending Christians. When any person was martyred for their faith the early Christians considered them as instant saints.
How did Saint George become the patron saint of soilders?
George was a soldier himself.
In which countries was Saint George a saint in?
Saint George is a saint in ALL countries.
Is Saint George patron saint of Saint George in Illawara?
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
When did Saint George become king?
St George was never king.
When did Saint George become the patron saint of England?
George was appointed a patron saint of England during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV. Benedict XIV ruled from 1740 to 1758.
Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
Was Saint George good or bad?
Saint George would not have the title of saint if he was bad.
What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
Which youth organization has Saint George as its patron?
The Boy Scouts have Saint George as a patron saint.
What is Saint George Preca the patron saint of?
St. George Preca is not currently a patron saint.
Is Georgetta a saint's name?
No, there is no such saint. However, the name is based on George and there is a saint named George.
How many countries is King George III the patron saint of?
King George III is not a saint nor a patron saint. Are you sure you do not have him confused with Saint George?
