Fragmentary Greek inscription referring to *George (soldier and martyr, S00259). Found in Ḥimṣ/Emesa (northwest Phoenicia). Probably 6th-7th c.
Evidence ID
E01936
Type of Evidence
Inscriptions - Formal inscriptions (stone, mosaic, etc.)
+ τοῦ ἁγ(ίου) Γεο[ργίου - - -]
'+ Of Saint George (?) [- - -]'
Text: IGLS 5, no. 2227.
Cult Places
Cult building - independent (church)
Source
Fragment of a basalt lintel. Preserved dimensions: H. 0.17 m; W. 0.40 m. Letter height 0.09 m. Letters in low relief.Recorded in a house in Ḥimṣ/Emesa by René Mouterde and published by him with a drawing in 1959.
Discussion
The actual purpose of this inscription is not clear but it might mention a church dedicated to George.Dating: George usually appears in dated Syriac inscriptions only in the 6th c. There is no other way to suggest a plausible date for this text.
Bibliography
Edition:Jalabert, L., Mouterde, R., Mondésert, C., Les inscriptions grecques et latines de la Syrie, vol. 5: Émésène (BAH 66, Paris: P. Guethner, 1959), no. 2227.
Images
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Drawing. From: IGLS 5, 123.
Record Created By
Paweł Nowakowski
Date of Entry
18/10/2016
| ID | Name | Name in Source | Identity | S00259 | George, soldier and martyr, and Companions | Γεόργιος | Certain |
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