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he stood up against the persecution of christians. he mainly got killed for doing what was right...

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Q: Why is Saint George so important to the English people?
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What made Saint George English?

George was not English and never visited England. He was born and died in Palestine.


What saint does English flag represents?

St. George


Why was Saint George important in the Crusades?

George was dead hundreds of years before the Crusades so did not participate.


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When did St George's Day become the biggest holiday of England?

St George's Day is not particularly significant in England - although St George is the Patron Saint of England. Most English people do not know when St George's Day is. It is not a public holiday. Christmas, Easter and English Bank Holidays are much more significant.


In which countries was Saint George a saint in?

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What did the people in Saint George and the dragon did for a living?

George was a Roman soldier. The dragon did not have a job. He just ate people when he was hungry.


What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?

St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.


Was Saint George good or bad?

Saint George would not have the title of saint if he was bad.


Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?

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Why does the English soccer national team have a red cross and white backing?

That is the English flag... the St. George's Cross... the patron saint of England.