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Patronages of Saint George. As a highly venerated saint in both the Western and Eastern Christian churches, Saint George is connected with a large number of patronages throughout the world, and his iconography can be found on the flags and coats of arms of a number of cities, regions, and countries. [2] [3] National saint. Georgia.
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Many patronages of Saint George exist around the world....
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The tomb of Saint George in Lydda, just south of Tel Aviv....
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May 1, 2024 · St. George (flourished 3rd century—died, traditionally Lydda, Palestine [now Lod, Israel]; feast day April 23) was an early Christian martyr who during the Middle Ages became an ideal of martial valour and selflessness. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Auxiliary Saints (Holy Helpers).
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Saint George, the First Crusade and Godfrey, Count of Bouillon. King Richard I (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) was the King of England known as Richard the Lionheart, or Cœur de Lion. Richard the Lionheart was a brave leader of the Third Crusade where he fought against Saladin.
Historically, the countries of England, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Malta, Ethiopia, as well as Catalonia and Aragon in Spain, and Moscow in Russia, have claimed George as their patron saint, as have several other regions, cities, universities, professions, and organizations.
Saint George is the patron saint of England and Catalonia and his cross can be found throughout England. In older works, Saint George is depicted wearing armor and holding a lance or fighting a dragon, which represents Christ's enemies.
