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What saint does English flag represents?
St. George
When was Saint George made a patron?
14th century
In which countries was Saint George a saint in?
Saint George is a saint in ALL countries.
Is Saint George patron saint of Saint George in Illawara?
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
Why did Saint George become the patron saint of England?
Little is known of historical Saint George, but stories and legends about his bravery, such as the story of slaying a dragon, made him very famous. Many miracles were attributed to him too. It was probably Richard 1 who adopted St. George's symbol of red cross on a white background for the uniform of English soldiers. This later became the flag of England. Edward III adopted St. George as a patron of the Knights of the Garter, his new order of chivalry, and proclaimed him as a patron saint of England.
St. George was made the patron of which popular youth movement?
St. George is the patron saint of the Boy Scouts.
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?
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
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.
How many countries is King George III the patron saint of?
King George III is not a saint nor a patron saint. Are you sure you do not have him confused with Saint George?
Where did Saint George's cross come from?
Saint George was known as the warrior saint and was very popular during the Middle Ages. By the time of the Second Crusade the red cross was being used by Knights Templar as well as French and English troops. Eventually the popularity of Saint George among the crusaders began to gradually associate him with the red cross already in use.
