SAN GIORGIO of Lydda military; born in Cappadocia in 270 and was martyred in Nicomedia in 303. Representation during the legendary defeat of the dragon; an episode of his life sprang from fervor religoso load of symbolism of the medieval period. It is considered the patron saint of many nations; regions and cities; knights; of gunsmiths; soldiers; scouts; the fencers; the cavalry; archers; saddlers; is also invoked against the plague; leprosy and syphilis; the poisonous snakes; diseases of the head; and particularly in the countries on the slopes of Vesuvius; against the eruptions. Festival on April 23. Colored engraving; 1886