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Apr 23, 2019 · The legend of Saint George, patron saint of England, is that of a hero knight who saved a princess and townsfolk by slaying a bloodthirsty dragon. St. George is perhaps one of Christianity’s most famous saints, and is best-known as the patron saint of England.
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Aug 12, 2024 · Saint George, early Christian martyr who became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness in the Middle Ages. The legend of George’s slaying of a dragon is much represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
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Attributes. Clothed as a crusader in plate armour or mail, often bearing a lance tipped by a cross, riding a white horse, often slaying a dragon. In the Greek East and Latin West he is shown with St George's Cross emblazoned on his armour, or shield or banner. Patronage.
May 5, 2019 · Thanks to his Medieval revival, St George became a popular patron saint. The red-on-white cross is emblematic of the English and Georgian flags and even features on the badge of FC Barcelona. On 23 April, communities around the world celebrate the saint’s feast day.
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Apr 23, 2021 · Friday 23 April marks the saint’s day of England’s patron saint St George. English schoolchildren are always taught that he was a knight who slayed dragons but is there more to the historical...
It is commonly accepted that St George is the Patron Saint of England. But should we instead be raising the White Dragon flag of the Anglo-Saxon King St Edmund on November 20th? Read story
Apr 23, 2021 · Saint George was best known for the day he slayed a dragon, and his refusal to denounce Christianity. Even though he is the patron saint of England, he was in fact born in Cappadocia, now part of...
