December 9 the memory of the martyr George the Victorious

In the church December 9, the memory of the martyr George the Victorious. He was born approximately in the III century on the territory of Cappadocia. George's parents were Christians, and therefore, raised his son in faith and piety. However, initially George was not so famous in a Christian environment. His mother passed away when he was 20 years old. George sent to the courtyard, hoping to achieve a high position, when he was forced to fight for Christianity.
His mother passed away when he was 20 years old, and he received a rich inheritance. George went to the court, hoping to achieve a high position, but when the persecutions against Christians began, being in Nicomedia, he distributed property to the poor and declared himself a Christian before the emperor, he was arrested and tortured. After eight days of torment in 303, he was beheaded. Revered by Christians as a great martyr.