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Apr 2, 2014 · Saint George, Christian patron saint of England, was made known there by Arculphus and Adamnan. In a famous tale, he rescued a Libyan princess from a sea monster. Updated: Oct 6, 2020
Saint George and the Dragon. Saint George Killing the Dragon, woodcut by Albrecht Dürer (1501/4) In a legend, Saint George —a soldier venerated in Christianity —defeats a dragon. The story goes that the dragon originally extorted tribute from villagers.
Apr 23, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. George, Martyr, the Saint of the Day 23 April
Jul 31, 2009 · Last updated 2009-07-31. The life of Saint George, including the legend of his fight with a dragon and why this Roman soldier from Turkey became the patron saint of England.
His powerful witness was said to convert many Roman pagans. Saint George is the patron saint of soldiers, especially after visions of him inspired Christian armies during the first Crusade. In England, King Richard the Lionheart visited a church dedicated to Saint George on his way to battle.
Saint George (ca. 275/281 – April 23, 303 C.E.), also known as George of Lydda, is one of the most venerated saints in the Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Eastern Catholic Churches.
The tomb of Saint George in Lydda, just south of Tel Aviv. Saint George is one of Christianity's most popular saints, and is highly honored by both the Western and Eastern Churches. A wide range of devotions, traditions, and prayers to honor the saint have emerged throughout the centuries.
