The Cross of St. George is a red cross on a white background. It is a symbol commonly used in flags and emblems, particularly in England and other countries associated with the British Empire.
St. George was a martyr and the mythical slayer of the dragon. Click on the link below to learn of his life and virtues.
St. George is remembered for his martyrdom as a Roman soldier who refused to renounce his Christian faith. He is a symbol of Christian courage and faithfulness in the face of persecution. St. George is also honored as the patron saint of various countries and causes.
The St. George's flag, also known as the Cross of St. George, is often associated with England as a symbol of the country's patron saint. It is displayed during the Resurrection to represent the victory of good over evil, symbolizing the triumph of Christ's resurrection over death and sin.
St. George represents England with the red cross, St. Andrew represents Scotland with the white saltire, and St. Patrick represents Ireland with the red saltire on a lighter field. These three saints together form the Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom.
Yes, St. George is the patron saint of Catalonia, a region in Spain. His feast day on April 23rd is celebrated as a public holiday in Catalonia and is known as "La Diada de Sant Jordi," where people exchange books and roses.
There are THREE crosses represented on the Union Flag. The crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
The Union Jack is actually three crosses, those of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick, representing England, Scotland and Ireland, respectively.
The Union Flag (British flag) is made up of 3 crosses: -St. George's Cross (the red central cross) for England -St. Patrick's Cross (the red diagonal cross) for Ireland -St. Andrew's Cross (the white cross on the blue background) for Scotland
The flag of "England" is the cross of St. George, red "t" on a white background The Union Jack (i.e. the flag of the United Kingdom) includes the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew (Scotland = White "X" on blue background) and St. Patrick (Ireland = Red "X" on white background)
There are three crosses: The St. George's cross - the vertical, horizontal red cross. The St. Andrew's cross - the diagonal white cross on blue field. The St. Patrick's cross - the diagonal red cross.
The Australian flag has neither strips nor stripes. However, if you are referring to the cross in the upper right hand quarter of the flag, it is the Union Jack. This represents Australia's historical links with Britain. The Union Jack is made up of three crosses representing UK: the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
St George Gore-St George was born in 1722.
St George Gore-St George died in 1746.
Richard St George Mansergh-St George died in 1798.
The Cross of St George (England), the Cross of St Andrew also known as the Saltire (Scotland) and the Saint Patrick's Saltire (Ireland).
St. George's is the capital of Grenada.
St George is the Patron Saint of England and he is known as St George.