St. George icon (7) Sizes in inches:6 x 8

St. George icon (7) Sizes in inches:6 x 8Orthodox icon of Saint George (7). Commemorated April 23. The Holy Great Martyr George the Victory Bearer, was a native of Cappadocia (a district in Asia Minor), and he grew up in a deeply believing Christian family. His father was martyred for Christ when George was still a child. His mother, owning lands in Palestine, moved there with her son and raised him in strict piety. When he became a man, St George entered into the service of the Roman army.

but in my heart (Eusebius

The life of Saint Nikephoros was a brilliant example and model for everyone

and his harsh demands fomented a schism

holy Father

the Enlightener of Scotland

The following years were devoted to work on new theological writings: Concerning Providence (To the Ascetic Stagirios

Mamass was tortured for his faith by the governor of Caesarea and was then sent before the Roman Emperor Aurelian

The saints had to endure imprisonment

In a short time St Cyprian was elevated to the rank of bishop

Bridget of Kildare Ireland

Approximately fifty of her hymns are extant and twenty-three are included in the Orthodox Church liturgical books

and Constantine