Saint George of Amastris Biography
Saint George of Amastris Profile. Born: N/A in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 825 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 21.
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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 |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Monks |
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Profession |
Missionary |
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Place of Work |
Turkey |
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Date of Death |
825 AD |
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Place of Death |
N/A |
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Feast Day |
February 21 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by N/A |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
N/A |
Biography
St. George of Amastris was a hermit on Mount Sirik and a monk at Bonyssa. He later became the bishop of Amastris, Turkey. He successfully defended Amastris city during Saracen attacks.
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