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St. George surely never fought a dragon. But he did defy an emperor and stare without flinching into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith.
Johann König (1586-1642), “St. George Defeating the Dragon” (photo: Public Domain) Deacon Thomas L. McDonald Blogs April 4, 2025 ...
St. George surely never fought a dragon. But he did defy an emperor and stare without flinching into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith.
St. George’s reputation as a dragon killer emerged shortly after the publication of Geoffrey’s History. Originally his hagiography was simply the martyrdom of a Christian Roman soldier in 303 AD ...
The Red Dragon served as a social club six days a week, but on Sundays an altar was lowered from the rafters for services. This arrangement served the needs of Cordova during its early years ...
St Michael de Rupe [“rock”] stands 1,100ft up on Brent Tor on the edge of Dartmoor. The 14th-century tower silhouetted on Glastonbury Tor remains from St Michael’s church.