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Saint George The Younger
Saint George The Younger

Saint George The Younger

Also known as: George of Militene

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Apr

Born

C.776 at Mitylene, island of Lesbos, Greece

Died

816 in Chersonese (near modern Sevastopol, Ukraine) of natural causes while in exile; his relics were returned to Mitylene, and his tomb became a scene of miraculous healings

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint George The Younger, also known as George of Militene, was born into a wealthy family in Mitylene, on the island of Lesbos, Greece, around the year 776. Even from a young age, George showed compassion and a strong desire to help others. He dedicated his fortune to assisting the sick and the poor, tirelessly providing for their needs until his wealth was entirely depleted.

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