Saint George
06 Saint George
April 23
St. George was born of Christian parents
(275 A.D.) During his childhood, his father
died as a martyr. He grew up in Lydda of
Palestine, the native town of his mother.
At the age of 18, he was recruited into
the Roman army. Handsome, with an ath -
letic and gentle appearance, clever and edu -
cated, courageous and brave, St. George
was promoted to the highest military ranks
in a short time.
Now Diocletian, the Roman Emperor, de -
clared a severe persecution against the
Christians and demanded that all his sol -
diers and officers offer pagan sacrifices as
proof of their loyalty.
St. George was the first to refuse. he gave
up his military commission, confessed his
gaith openly, and made himself available to
the persecutors, obviously with the purpose
of inspiring courage among the Christians.
Diocletian, unsuccessful in his efforts to
change St. George's mind, ordered to put
him under the cruelest tortures. He en -
dured his martyrdom with great courage
which caused the conversion of many of -
ficers and soldiers, and encouraged the
Christians to stand firm in their faith.
Finally, he was beheaded at Nicomedia on
April 23 in the year 303 A.D.
**Don't Ever Doubt Yourself**
You have so much to offer,
So much to give, and so much
You deserve to receive in return.
Don't ever doubt that.
Know yourself and all of your fine
Qualities.
Rejoice in all your marvelous strengths
Of mind and body.
Be glad for the virtues that are yours,
And pat yourself on the back for all
Your many admirable achievements.
Keep positive.
Concentrate on that which
Makes you happy,
And build yourself up.
Stay nimble of heart,
Happy of thought,
Healthy of mind, and
Well in being.