1. A biography of St. George
a) Who was St George?
He was a brave man who died for his beliefs.
b) Where was he born?
George was born a citizen of the Roman Empire at Cappadocia, Turkey, in 280AD.
c) What was his occupation?
He was in charge of a regiment of 1,000 men and a favourite of Emperor Diocletian.
d) What kind of person was he?
He was an impressive man in looks and personality.
e) What was the official religion of the Roman Empire?
The main religion of the Roman Empire was Paganism and Christianity was feared by the establishment.
f) What did the Roman Emperor do that made St. George angry?
Christian scriptures were burnt, churches were destroyed and practising Christians lost their right to Roman citizenship. Violence soon followed. Among the Christian communities, Diocletian became known as the cruellest ever persecutor of the faith.
g) What was St. George's reaction?
George was Christian convert and he decided to speak out against his Emperor’s actions.
h) What did the Roman Emperor do to St. George?
John Clemence said: “George tore down the Emperor’s edict and worked to alleviate the suffering of Christians in the area.
