sv. Jirí - Smecno, Czech republic
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N 50° 11.315 E 014° 02.434
33U E 431510 N 5560039
Socha sv. Jirí bojujícího s drakem z 18. století./ St. George fighting the dragon from 18. century.
Waymark Code: WMF73F
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/03/2012
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Saint George (c. 275/281 – 23 April 303) was, according to tradition, a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a soldier in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic (Western and Eastern Rites), Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox churches. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His memorial is celebrated on 23 April, and he is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.
source: wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_George)
Associated Religion(s): roman - catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox
Statue Location: town square
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: unknown
Website: [Web Link]
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