Saint George of Amastris Biography
Saint George of Amastris Profile. Born: N/A in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 852 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 21.
St. George of Amastris Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | N/A |
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Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
Profession | Missionary |
Place of Work | Turkey |
Date of Death | 852 AD |
Place of Death | N/A |
Feast Day | February 21 |
Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
St. George of Amastris was a hermit on Mount Sirik and also a monk at Bonyssa. He later became the Bishop of Amastris in Turkey. He is known for successfully defending Amastris city during Saracen attacks.
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