George of Lydda

🗓️ Apr 23rd

The dragon-slaying George of myth originates in a 3rd-century knight of Cappodocia.

Mandatory Fun:

• God is a Grunt, chapter 7

• For God and Country (in that order), p. 75

• Day three, “Ten Saints Ten Days” series

• Golden Legend, Vol. III

• Butler’s Lives of the Saints, Vol. IV

• The Training Room has preserved E.A.W. Budge’s English translation of Coptic texts, including St. George’s;

  • Martyrdom

  • Passion

  • Miracles

  • Encomium

• Samantha Riches’ St. George: Hero, Martyr, & Myth is a credible text with illustrations.