Wooden Sculpture Saint George Sophistic Patricia Maranhão
Wooden Sculpture Saint George Sophistic Patricia Maranhão
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Decorate and give as a gift a sculpture of Saint George. The most popular patron saint of professions. Legend has it that he, a soldier, defeated a dragon with his spear. Saint George was born between the years 275 and 280 in Cappadocia. He belonged to the Roman guard and converted to Christianity during the time of Emperor Diocletian. He was rich due to his mother's inheritance, but he is said to have distributed his fortune among the poor. He is the patron saint of the military and also of firefighters, who are professionals specialized in saving lives.