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I'm not sure, but I don't think there was one. Michael Montagne
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The first patron saint of England was Saint Edmund, an East Anglian Anglo saxon King who was born aroung 840 and died c 869 AD ,who was martyred by the Danes by having arrows fired at him for refusing to give up his Christian faith.
Originally a local saint his fame soon spread to the rest of England and for 150 years prior to the Norman arrival he was venerated as the first patron saint of the English. Williiam was very active in removing all traces of the indigenous culture that sustained the country before his coming and wished to supplant it with that of his homeland in Normandy which he supposed to be in some way superior, he therefore replaced the English saint with one of doubtful provenance at the instigation of the papal decree . This was St. George.
Many people now honour St. Edmund and his fame remains.
He is commemorated by his name being given to Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
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There is no patron saint of history or historians.
Where does the cross of St. George come from?
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Saint Jerome
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George was dead hundreds of years before the Crusades so did not participate.
Is there a list of saints canonized before 1900?
Do an Internet search for the Patron Saint Index. It lists, by alphabetical order, nearly all the saints.
Is Saint George the patron saint of England?
Yes, saint George is one of several patron saints of England.
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George is not the patron saint of Scotland.
What UK country is Saint George the patron saint of?
Saint George is one of the patron saints of England.
When did Saint George replace Saint Michael as patron saint of England?
St. George replaced St. Michael as the patron saint of England in the 14th century during the reign of King Edward III. St. George gained popularity due to his association with chivalry and his portrayal as a dragon-slayer.
Patron saint of engaland?
St. George, the dragon slayer, is the patron saint of England.
Who is the England patron saint and what day celebrated?
England's patron saint is St. George, who is commemorated on April 23rd.
What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
When did Saint George become the patron saint of England?
George was appointed a patron saint of England during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV. Benedict XIV ruled from 1740 to 1758.
How long has Saint George been the patron saint of England?
George was appointed a patron saint of England during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV. Benedict XIV ruled from 1740 to 1758.
What is the name of st George in England?
St George is the Patron Saint of England and he is known as St George.
Who was St. George?
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.
What apart from England was Saint Gearge patron saint of?
Saint George is the patron saint of these countries. Canada England Ethiopia Georgia Germany Greece Lithuania Malta Portugal
