Places of Power

In Lydda, now called Lod in Israel, lies the tomb of St. George, a special place for his legacy. Tradition says after his martyrdom in 307 AD, his body was brought to Lydda, his mother’s hometown, wrapped in shrouds, and buried. Some say Emperor Constantine built a church over the tomb, consecrated on November 3, its stones showing centuries of love for St. George. Though damaged by invasions and rebuilt during the Crusades, tradition says the crypt still holds relics that pilgrims honor.

Some say Coptic traditions tell of healings at Lydda, like blindness cured or sickness lifted, through St. George’s intercession with God. Even today, some say visitors find peace and answers to prayers seeking his intercession, a living link to his martyrdom. Christians and Muslims visit Lydda to show respect, inspired by St. George’s faith in Christ.