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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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
As the country's patron saint, today St George's story is as iconic as his white and red flag. But like many early saints, the exact details of his life remain a mystery. Here, we separate fact from fiction to try to get closer to the truth behind the legend of St George.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Who was St George? What is myth and what is fact? Did he really slay the Dragon? Why is he such a popular Saint, celebrated in so many Countries, Races, Religions and Organisations? The celebration of St George's Day is currently fairly low key in England and much more celebrated elsewhere.
- Saint George
- Facts in Brief
- Patron Saint
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 little, if anything, is known about the real Saint George. Pope Gelasius said that George is one of the saints "whose names are rightly reverenced among us, but whose a...
Everything about Saint George is dubious, so the information below should be taken as mythical rather than real. 1. Born in Cappadocia, an area which is now in Turkey 2. Lived in 3rd century AD 3. His parents were Christian 4. Later lived in Palestine 5. Became a Roman soldier 6. Protested against Rome's persecution of Christians 7. Imprisoned and ...
He is patron saint not only of England but also of Aragon, Catalonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Germany and Greece; and of Moscow, Istanbul, Genoa and Venice (second to Saint Mark). He's also patron saint of soldiers, archers, cavalry and chivalry, farmers and field workers, riders and saddlers, and he helps those suffering from lepr...
This is a list of rugby league footballers who have played first grade for the St. George Dragons. Players are listed in the order they made their debut. [1]
No.NameCareerAppearances11921521921–19265531921–192978419213Saint 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.
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The story and history of Saint George. Saint George was born with the name of Grigoris c275AD in the Roman provincial city of Nicomedia, Bithynia under the rule of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (r.284-305). Emperor Diocletian mounted some of the fiercest persecutions of the early Christian Church.
