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Saint George (Greek languages: Γεώργιος, romanized: Geṓrgios; [note 1] died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army .
The reverence for Saint George, who is often identified with Al-Khidr, is deeply integrated into various aspects of Druze culture and religious practices. [53] He is seen as a guardian of the Druze community and a symbol of their enduring faith and resilience. Additionally, Saint George is regarded as a protector and healer in Druze tradition. [53]
Due to the Christian influence on Druze faith, two Christian saints become the Druze's favorite venerated figures: Saint George and Saint Elijah. [61] Thus, in all the villages inhabited by Druzes and Christians in central Mount Lebanon a Christian church or Druze maqam is dedicated to either one of them. [61]
Thus, in all the villages inhabited by the Druze and Christians in central Mount Lebanon, a Christian church or Druze maqam is dedicated to either the Prophet Elijah or Saint George. [128] The reverence for Saint George, who is often identified with Al-Khidr, is deeply integrated into various aspects of Druze culture and religious practices. [157]
Due to the Christian influence on the Druze faith, two Christian saints become the Druze's favorite venerated figures: Saint George and Saint Elijah. [167] Thus, in all the villages inhabited by Druze and Christians in central Mount Lebanon a Christian church or Druze maqam is dedicated to either one of them. [167]
Hıdırellez or St. George Day is also celebrated under the name Dita Verës (Summer Day) in Albania which was originated by the pagan cult in the city of Elbasan - the so-called Zana e Çermenikës- the goddess of forest and hunting. It is celebrated on March 14 and symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring and summer.
Monastic life at the future site of St. George's Monastery began around 420 CE as a lavra, [1] with a few monks who sought the desert experience of the prophets, and settled around a cave where they believed Elijah was fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:5–6). Hermits living in caves in nearby cliffs would meet in the monastery for a weekly mass and ...
Sister of St. Elijah , associated with lightning and an arrow, her feast day was 17 July. [69] Pereplut – theonym mentioned in Sermon by the Holy Father Saint John Chrysostom. [70] Perperuna and Dodola – pagan folk festival celebrated in the Balkans that was used to bring rain.