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St. George was real. He was an early Christian martyr. He was a soldier in the Roman army and refused a direct order to persecute and kill Christians. For this, he was tortured and beheaded. Some of his deeds are probably mythical or, at the very least, exaggerated. Dragons have never existed. Perhaps he did kill some animal that was threatening a town such as a crocodile, but it is unlikely he could have slayed a dragon.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoSt. George is best known for his choice to die as a martyr rather than persecute and kill Christians. The story about the dragon is a myth.
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∙ 9y agoLegend states that George killed a dragon. Since dragons do not exist, he must have killed some other animal, such as a crocodile.
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∙ 9y agoHe is famous for doing something he never did - Killing the Dragon !
St George, the patron saint of England, is famous for slaying a mythical dragon.
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Which famous saint is remembered on 23 April?
Saint George.
Which famous writer was born and died on Saint George's Day?
William Shakespeare was born (it is believed) and died on April 23, the feast day of Saint George.
What are the names of two famous dragon slayers?
Apollo Beowulf Saint George Sigurd/Siegfried
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.
Is Saint George a famous martyr?
Yes, he was a martyr. He was tortured and beheaded about the year 304 at Lydda, Palestine.
What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
Was Saint George good or bad?
Saint George would not have the title of saint if he was bad.
Why was Saint George famous?
In legend, Geroge is known for killing a dragon. In reality he is known for being a martyr for his faith.
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?
What is the date of St George's Day?
Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George. Saint George's Day is celebrated on April 23, the traditionally accepted date of Saint George's death in AD 303.
