23 April, Saint George feast. Hail Saint George!!!
The first Catholic saints were martyrs. A martyr is someone who dies in the name of his Christian faith. At that time (in the first centuries) recognition as a saint came through popular acclaim.
To this day, Saint George is acclaimed. Many legends were created around him, hence the artistic representation that spread throughout the world.
As a highly venerated saint in both Western and Eastern Christian churches, Saint George is linked to a large number of patronages throughout the world, and his iconography can be found on the flags and coats of arms of numerous cities, regions and countries.
Although he was "removed" from the Catholic Church's list of saints, it cannot be said that he did not exist. I remember when he was removed from the list, there was a general commotion around the world.
It
is astonishing how someone can have the courage to suggest the
hypothesis that he did not exist... persecutors of the Church within
the Church itself? He has a documented history. He was martyred for the sake of Christ and is
persecuted to this day by those who insist on doubting his existence.
His glory in Heaven must be great!
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Related links:
Saints removed from the Liturgical Calendar
Vatican News page about Saint George
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