Life of Saint George
Tradition holds that George was a Christian soldier of the late third century, born in Cappadocia and martyred for refusing to renounce Christ. His name is recorded among the great martyrs of the early Church.
Patron & Protector
Saint George — Soldier, Martyr, Witness.
Christian Witness
His confession of faith before earthly powers, sealed by the shedding of his blood, places him among the great witnesses to Christ — a model of courage for every Christian called to stand firm in the truth.
Patronage
Saint George is honored as patron of England, of soldiers, of cavalry, and of those who fight against evil. His image — the mounted knight overcoming the dragon — has become a universal symbol of the triumph of Christ over the powers of darkness.
Importance to the Ordinariate
Under his patronage, the Anglican Ordinariate of Saint George embraces a missionary vocation: to bear faithful witness to Christ in every place, especially where the Gospel is contested or unknown.
Traditional Iconography
In sacred art, Saint George is depicted in armor upon a white horse, lance in hand, slaying a dragon beneath his feet — a princess (the Church) standing to one side, the Cross above as the source of his victory.