{ "name": "Saint George – 30cm" }

```json { "product_name": "St. George – 30cm", "description": "The St. George – 30cm resin statue (commonly referred to as 'marfinite') is part of our collection of Catholic images.

This St. George – 30cm statue stands approximately 30-31cm tall and depicts St. George on horseback slaying the dragon (demon).

The colors and actual dimensions of the St. George – 30cm statue may vary from what is shown on your screen due to differences in perspective, proportion, and photography editing.", "summary": "Brief summary of St. George's life

Although there is limited historical information about St. George, this warrior saint is believed to have been born in the ancient region of Cappadocia, now part of modern-day Turkey. After his father's death in battle, he moved to Palestine with his mother, Lida, who came from a wealthy family and provided him with a good education. As a teenager, he joined the military and quickly rose to the rank of captain due to his zeal, dedication, courage, skill, and tactical abilities. These qualities earned him the title of Count of the province of Cappadocia by the age of 23.

After his mother's death, St. George inherited her wealth and moved to the court of Emperor Diocletian.

In 302, Emperor Diocletian issued an edict ordering the arrest of all Christian soldiers and forcing all soldiers to swear allegiance to Roman gods by making the appropriate offerings. St. George confronted the emperor with his objections and declared himself a Christian in front of everyone. The emperor, unwilling to lose one of his best tribunes, tried to dissuade him by offering land, money, titles, and slaves. However, facing St. George's unwavering stance, the emperor ordered him to be tortured to make him renounce his faith. Despite each torture, St. George reaffirmed his faith and devotion, gaining notoriety among the Romans. His strength of will and faith became so remarkable that even the emperor's wife converted to Christianity due to his suffering. Seeing his efforts and willpower thwarted, Emperor Diocletian ordered St. George beheaded on April 23, 303, in Nicomedia.

St. George's remains were transported to Lida, the city where he grew up with his mother. There, he was buried, and later, Emperor Constantine, a Christian emperor, commissioned a magnificent oratory for all believers to pay homage and devotion to the warrior saint, helping to spread the legend of St. George." } ```