LeeSmithG Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 If you didn't know only one (1) in five (5) English people know that today April 23rd is St. Georges day! Who was St George? St. George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag. St George's emblem was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century. The king's soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle. Who was the real St George and what did he do to become England's patron saint? St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans' torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. The popularity of St George in England stems from the time of the early Crusades when it is said that the Normans saw him in a vision and were victorious. Dragon-Slaying Patron Saint of England One of the best-known stories about Saint George is his fight with a dragon. But it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, and even more unlikely that he ever actually visited England. Despite this, St George is known throughout the world as the dragon-slaying patron saint of England. Thanks to Woodlands primary school, they are four (4) miles from me. http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/stgeorge.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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