Saint George, the patron saint of Georgia, is depicted as a brave warrior on horseback, slaying the dragon that represents evil and paganism. This powerful icon symbolizes the triumph of Christianity over darkness and the protection of the faithful. Saint George was a Roman soldier who became a Christian martyr, and his veneration in Georgia dates back to the early centuries of Christianity. The icon shows him in military attire, wielding a spear, with the dragon beneath his horse's hooves, representing the victory of faith over adversity.