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St. George is a Christian martyr and saint who is believed to have lived during the 3rd century. He is most commonly associated with the legend of slaying a dragon to rescue a princess. St. George is considered the patron saint of England, among other countries.
St. David is the patron saint of Wales, so that is where it is most important.
Some female Patron Saints are Saint Anne, the Patron Saint of grandmothers and mothers. Saint Brigid is the Patron Saint of newborns. Saint Cecile is the Patron Saint of musicians. Saint Barbara, Saint Dorothy, Saint Lucy, Saint Catherine, Saint Margaret, and Saint Anne are some of the most known female Saints.
The Patron Saint of England is George The Patron Saint of Scotland is Andrew The Patron Saint of Wales us David The Patron Saint of Ireland is Patrick. St Patrick is the patron saint of N. Ireland. All the other answers are rubbish. Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain, it is part of the UK. I know this because I live here.
Any of the Saints recognized by the Serbian Orthodox Church may be a Patron Saint. According to Serbian custom, when a family received holy baptism, they put themselves under the protection of the Saint on whose commemoration day they were baptized. That Saint was the family Patron Saint, and the family celebration of the Patron Saint's holiday - Krsna Slava - is considered one of the most important expressions of the family's Orthodox faith.
St George was replaced by St Peter himself. The change has been recognised by the Church of England but most people still assume, quite incorrectly, that St George is the English patron saint.
Whatt! he was a Villain, traitor, Bad Guy... no saint of any kind.
Our Lady has numerous titles. But, her most important one is 'Mother Of God.'
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Some cool patron saint names include St. Sebastian (patron saint of athletes and soldiers), St. Monica (patron saint of mothers), and St. Francis of Assisi (patron saint of animals and the environment). Each of these saints has a unique story and a special connection to the virtues they represent.
Saint George never set foot in England. He spent most of his life in Palestine (Israel) and some sources say he may have visited north Africa. He was named a patron saint of England by Pope Benedict IVX. For additional information click on this link.