Volume IV · Lives of the Saints
George, the Courageous Soldier
Saint George the Great Martyr · feast day: 23 April
Saint George was a young, courageous, honest soldier. The emperor valued him and gave him high rank. One day the emperor ordered everyone to worship idols. George said gently but fearlessly, 'I am a Christian. I worship Christ alone.'
The story continues in volume IV, “Lives of the Saints”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.