Saint George of Amastris

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Hermit on Mount Sirik; monk at Bonyssa; bishop of Amastris (modern Amasra, Turkey). Successfully defended Amastris city during Saracen attacks.

Born

  • at Kromna near Amastris on the Black Sea

Died

  • c.825 of natural causes

Canonized

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