Saint George - Wikipedia
WEBSaint George ( Greek: Γεώργιος, translit. Geṓrgios; [note 1] died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army.
Saint George's Day - Wikipedia
WEBSt. George's Day was a major feast and national holiday in England on a par with Christmas from the early 15th century. The tradition of celebration St. George's day had waned by the end of the 18th century after the union of England and Scotland.
St. George's School | An Independent New England Boarding and …
WEBSt. George’s School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school with 385 students in grades 9-12. Our 125-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art academic, arts, and athletic facilities on the New England coast …
St George - Patron Saint of England - Historic UK
WEBSt David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland – St George being the patron saint of England. But who was St. George, and what did he do to become England’s Patron Saint?
Saint George | Facts, Legends, & Feast Day | Britannica
WEBMay 1, 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 represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
9 things you didn't know about St George | English Heritage
WEBAs 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.
St George's Day: Who was England's patron saint? - BBC
WEBApr 23, 2018 · St George's Day is the patron saint's day of England, marked around the country on 23 April each year. But who was the dragon-slaying soldier named George who became the patron saint of England?
Best Things to do in St. George's, Grenada - Caribbean Authority
WEBSt. George’s, the capital of Grenada, is a lively seaside town surrounded by thriving nature, just below an old volcano. It’s a harbor too — a place where many ships dock, including cruise liners. It’s a popular tourist destination, although not as commercialized as other Caribbean cities.
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St George's Day: Who was England's patron saint? - BBC News
WEBApr 23, 2018 · St George's Day is the patron saint's day of England, marked around the country on 23 April each year. But who was the dragon-slaying soldier named George who became the patron saint of...
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