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Episode 55 - Saint, soldier, slayer: who was the real St. George?

The English Heritage Podcast

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This chapter explores the historical figure of St. George, examining the sparse information about his life in the context of the Roman persecution of Christians around 303 AD. It also highlights early inscriptions from Syria that shed light on his origins and the significance of his martyrdom.

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