Webthe memory of the new martyr george, who was martyred in ioannina, is honored every year with the appropriate dignity in his birthplace agios georgios, in. Webto commemorate the saint's day on 23rd april, here's an art historical exploration to further examine the cultural roots of saint george. Websaint george raising the dead friend of saint athanasius (april 23), the former sorcerer, who tried to poison saint george. Saint george raising the ox of saint glykerius. Websaint george was the patron saint and protector of several of the great builders of the russian state. Saint vladimir’s son, yaroslav the wise (in holy baptism.
