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Saint George – 07cm - 07.5cm

The Saint George statue – 07cm made of resin (commonly known as \"marfinite\") is part of our collection of Catholic images. This Saint George statue – 07cm is approximately 7.5 cm tall and depicts Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon (demon).

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Brief summary of Saint George's life: Although there is limited historical information about Saint George, this warrior saint is believed to have been born in the ancient region of Cappadocia, which is now part of modern-day Turkey. After his father's death in battle, he moved to Palestine with his mother, who was from a wealthy family and provided him with a good education.

As a teenager, he joined the military and quickly rose to the rank of captain in the Roman army due to his zeal, dedication, courage, mastery, and tactical and military skills. These qualities earned him the title of Count of the province of Cappadocia from the emperor. At 23, he served as a Military Tribune in the imperial court in Nicomedia. During this time, his mother passed away, and George inherited her substantial estate, moving to the court of Emperor Diocletian.

In 302, Emperor Diocletian issued an edict ordering the arrest of all Christian soldiers and forcing all soldiers to swear allegiance to Roman gods by making appropriate offerings. George confronted the emperor with his objections and publicly declared himself a Christian. Not wanting to lose one of his best tribunes, the emperor tried to dissuade him by offering land, money, titles, and slaves. However, faced with George's unwavering stance, the emperor ordered him to be tortured to make him renounce his faith. But after each torture session, George reaffirmed his faith and devotion, gaining notoriety among the Romans. His strength of will and faith became so renowned that even the emperor's wife converted to Christianity due to his suffering.

Seeing his efforts and willpower thwarted, Emperor Diocletian ordered George beheaded on April 23, 303, in Nicomedia. George's remains were transported to Lydda, where he had grown up with his mother. He was buried there, and later, the Christian emperor Constantine commissioned a magnificent oratory for all believers to pay homage and devotion to the warrior saint, helping to spread the legend of Saint George.