but he is traditionally identified with St. George, with his death occurring in his mother’s home city of Lydda (Lod, Israel). Pope Gelasius I mentions him in 494 as a martyr worthy of devotion ...

When someone dies for their beliefs they’re called a ‘martyr’. Over 200 years later Pope Gelasius, head of the Christian church, decided George should be made a saint. This is a great honour ...