St. George - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
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 …
Saint George | Facts, Legends, & Feast Day | Britannica
Nov 21, 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 …
Saint George - Wikipedia
George is the unofficial patron saint of the city of Rio de Janeiro (title officially attributed to Saint Sebastian) and of the city of São Jorge dos Ilhéus (Saint George of Ilhéus). Additionally, …
Patronages of Saint George - Wikipedia
Saint George is the patron saint of the German city of Freiburg im Breisgau. He also appears on the coats of arms of several German towns and cities, including Bamberg, Bürgel, Dießen am …
The Story Behind the Patron Saint of Reading and Books (St George)
Jul 4, 2020 · St. George is most notably the patron saint of reading and books, lepers, and leprosy. He is also the patron saint of knights, armorers, equestrians, Crusaders, shepherds, …
Saint George, Martyr - My Catholic Life!
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 …
St George – Patron Saint of England - Historic UK
King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George’s name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V, at …
BBC - Religions - Christianity: Saint George
Jul 31, 2009 · Saint George is the patron saint of England. He's popularly identified with England and English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry - but actually he wasn't English at all. Very …
St George - English History
Feb 16, 2022 · St George is the patron saint of England and among the most famous of Christian figures. His flag is the Red cross of the martyr on a white background. It forms the central …
Saint George - Facts, Life & England - Biography
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. …
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