The Order of Saint George In Carinthia, was created by the Holy Roman Emperor designate Rudolph I of Habsburg in 1273. George slaying the dragon.
It was re-established on Christmas night in Rome in the year 1468 by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III. The Order of Saint George In Carinthia - The Order was established by Emperor designate Rudolph I of Habsburg (1273-1291) in 1273 to continue the Order of Saint George of Austria. It was re-established on Christmas night in Rome in the year 1468 by Emperor Frederick III (1452-1493) as lay and
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The Banner of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Neck Cross and Ribbon of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Knights Regalia of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Banner of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Dames set of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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The full Knights Regalia of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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The Chain with Cross and Breast Star of the Grand Master of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
Saint George - George the Martyr is one of the most popular saints in Christianity; his day of remembrance is 23 April. George is the patron saint of England, Georgia, Ethiopia, Greece, Serbia, Aragon and Catalonia and - together with St. Joseph – the patron saint of Tyrol. He is one of the 14 emergency helpers and is regarded as a protector against the danger of war, plague and fever. He is the patron saint of soldiers, farmers, horsemen, miners, blacksmiths and prisoners.
Little is known about the historical George. He died as a martyr in Nicomedia, today‘s Izmir – according to other legends in Lydda, today‘s Lod in Israel – at the beginning of the persecution of Christians under Diocletian.
His veneration began as early as the 4th century, so there is probably no reason to doubt his existence. According to legend, he was born to a wealthy family in Cappadocia, his mother Polychronia was a Christian and had him baptised too. George was a soldier in the Roman army and was decorated for his courage.
The figure of the saint is associated with numerous legends, the most famous being his fight with the dragon. In the „Legenda Aurea“ from the 13th century, it is reported that the Knight George came to the city of Silena in Libya.
There dwelt a dragon who polluted the city with his poisonous breath. The inhabitants had to sacrifice lambs to it every day, and when there were no more, the sons and daughters were thrown to the beast. One day, the king‘s daughter met her fate, but when she was thrown to the dragon, George appeared.
He made the sign of the cross with his lance and pierced the dragon but did not kill it. He told the king‘s daughter to bind the dragon with her belt and lead it into the city. The inhabitants panicked, but George promised to kill the dragon if everyone got baptised. The king and 20,000 people converted to Christ and George slew the beast. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Breast Star of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com
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Breast Star and Neck Cross of the Order of Saint George In Carinthia. Presently awarded by the Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero upon members of the HREA. www.OrderofSaintGeorge.com