George the Victorious - one of the most reveredthe great martyrs of the Christian church. He was called so for courage in the struggle against the tormentors and the preservation, in spite of everything, of his faith and devotion to Christianity. He was famous for his holy and his miraculous help to people. The life of St. George is distinguished by many interesting facts, and the history of his first posthumous phenomenon to people and at all resembles a fairy tale. Not for nothing events from the life of the holy saint are so interesting not only for adults but also for children.
A long time ago a huge snake started in the lake.There was no passage from him: the monster devoured everyone who wandered in the neighborhood. Local sages, having conferred, decided to propitiate the snake, sacrificing their own children. Gradually the turn came to the most tsar's daughter, who had a dazzling beauty.
On the appointed day, the girl was led to the lake andleft at the agreed place. People stayed to look at the execution of the poor from afar. And that's what they saw, ready to mourn the princess: from nowhere, appeared a stately horseman in the clothes of a warrior and with a spear in his hands. He was not afraid of the serpent, but crossed himself, rushed to the monster and struck him with a spear with one blow.
After this, the brave young man said to the princess:"Do not be afraid. Tie the snake with a belt and lead to the city. " On their way, the people fled in horror when they saw the monster. But the warrior reassured them with the words: "Believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. He sent me, that I might deliver you from the serpent. " This is exactly what happened to the miraculous phenomenon of St. George the Victorious, after the end of his life.
His earthly life was short.Therefore, a little tells the life of St. George. The summary can be recited in several paragraphs, but this saint entered the history of Christianity as one of the most famous and revered great martyrs, who accepted a peaceful and courageous demise.
Life of Great Martyr George the Victoriousbegins with his birth in Cappadocia. The parents of the saint were pious and meek. George's father was a martyr and died for his faith. After that, the mother, taking her son, moved to her homeland, in Palestine. The boy was raised a true Christian, received a good education, and thanks to his courage and remarkable strength, he soon entered military service.
Already at the age of twenty, Georgesubordination turned out to be a whole cohort of invictiors (which means "invincible"). With the title of the millennial, the youth received the patronage of the emperor himself. However, he revered the Roman gods and was a staunch opponent of the Christian faith. Therefore, when, by decree of the emperor, they began to burn the holy books and destroy the churches, George distributed all his possessions to poor people and appeared in the Senate. There he publicly declared that the emperor Diocletian was a cruel and unjust ruler that the people did not deserve. They tried to dissuade the handsome and brave youth, they prayed not to destroy their own glory and youth, but he was adamant. It is precisely this indestructible faith that the life of St. George the Victorious, even in brief content, usually puts at the head of all the virtues of the great martyr.
Юношу подвергли жестоким истязаниям, после чего beheaded. Since he courageously endured all the torture and did not deny Jesus Christ, George the Victorious was later canonized. Such is the short life of St. George.
The day of his execution took place on April 23, whichCorresponds to the May 6 of the new calendar. It is on this day that the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. George. His relics are kept in the Israeli city of Lod, where a temple named after him was built. And the severed head of the saint and his sword are in Rome to this day.
The main miracle that describes the life of the saintGeorge the Victorious, is his victory over the serpent. This plot is often depicted in Christian icons: the saint here is depicted on a white horse, and his spear strikes the monster's mouth.
Есть еще одно, не менее известное чудо, которое happened after the death of the great martyr George and his reckoning of saints. This story happened after the Arab people attacked Palestine. One of the invaders entered the Orthodox church and found the priest there in prayer in front of the image of St. George. Wanting to show disregard for the icon, the Arab pulled out his bow and shot an arrow into it. But it so happened that the fired arrow stuck into the hand of a warrior, without causing any damage to the icon.
Exhausted from pain, the Arab called the priest.He told him the story of St. George, and also advised him to hang his icon over his bed. The life of St. George the Victorious made such a strong impression on him that the Arab accepted Christianity and then even began to preach it among his compatriots, for which he subsequently accepted the martyr's death of the righteous.
Real miracles happened to George duringtorture. Eight days of cruel torture lasted, but by the will of the Lord the body of the young man was healed and strengthened, remaining unharmed. Then the emperor decided that he was using magic, and wanted to destroy him with poisonous potions. When this did not harm George, they decided to shame him publicly and force him to renounce his faith. The young man was offered to try to resurrect the dead man. What was the shock of the assembled people, when, after the prayer of the saint, the dead really rose from the tomb, and the earth shook by the will of God.
Not only a miracle can be called a healing spring, which scored on the spot where the church named after St. George was built. It is located exactly where, according to legend, the saint dealt with the serpent.
George has become famous for his lifeVictorious. Life for children will be interesting. For example, you can tell them that this saint is revered not only in our country, but also abroad. And his life was the best example of how true faith in God helps us overcome any trials.
It will be interesting to young listeners and wonders thatGod showed the people through this great martyr. Thanks to them, many of the erring have regained their faith and come to Christ. George the Victorious lived in the III century, but his feats and miracles strengthen the faith of people today, giving strength to cope with troubles and gratefully accept everything that life prepares for us.
Often children ask questions about why on iconsIs the spear in St. George's hand thin-thin? So it's not like a snake, you can't even kill a fly. In fact, this is not a spear, but a real, sincere prayer, which was the main weapon of the great martyr. Indeed, it is only with prayer, as well as great faith in the Lord, that a person has enormous strength, courage and happiness.
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that George’s lifeVictorious really describes the actual events. After all, there is so much inhuman torment, valor and unshakable faith in it, as we mere mortals cannot imagine. However, the story of this saint is the best example of how any adversity can be overcome with the help of true faith.
