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#39
Welcome
to another episode of Saturday Cappuccino with the Saints and this week we are
going to discuss a very great Saint, one of the greatest - beloved and revered
both in the East and the West. And one
wrapped up in a thick layer of Myth and Legend who has had an enormous,
outsized impact on Christian Art and Culture for centuries – Saint George.
But
who was the REAL Saint George?
Was he even a real person or is he only just a myth or legend, a
complete medieval fabrication, complete with fire breathing dragons and
beautiful princesses. Or…, is there a
truth at the core of his legend and myth-saturated tale. His actual life story is fascinating.
This
week you will discover the real story of Saint George — not the fairy‑tale
knight, not the medieval caricature, but the Roman soldier, Christian
martyr, and global symbol of courage whose legacy shaped nations, inspired
empires, and still speaks powerfully to the crisis facing young men today.
This
week will uncover:
- George’s life as a Roman officer during the reign of Diocletian
- His defiance, arrest, torture, and martyrdom during the Great Persecution
- How a real man became the center of one of the world’s most
enduring legends
- The birth of the Dragonslayer myth and what the “dragon”
truly symbolized
- Why Saint George became the patron of England, Georgia, Ethiopia,
Catalonia, Portugal, Palestine, and dozens more cultures
- How his feast day is celebrated across the world — from the Middle
East to Europe to Latin America
- And finally: why his example of courage, sacrifice, and moral
clarity may be the antidote to the crisis facing young men today
This
is not just a biography. It’s a journey
through history, myth, psychology, masculinity, and the universal human hunger
for heroes who stand for something real.
So,
get your armor on and grab your lance and let’s face down some dragons as we
peel away the layers of legend to discover who the REAL Saint George was. You won’t want to miss it!
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