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Saint George has been patron saint of England as long as they have had a patron saint, Saint Michael was never the patron saint of England, although he is the patron saint of London and Cornwall.

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Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?

Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine


Why is St. George the patron saint of England?

It seems that he was chosen as the patron saint of England by King Edward III (reigned 1327-77), who saw him a knight and soldier. However, the cult of St George in England is older.Previously, the patron saints of England had been St Edmund and Edward the Confessor.


Who was St. George?

Saint George, martyred c. 300 AD, is the patron saint of England. Saint George was a Christian who spoke out against Christian persecution. He was born in Turkey and is the patron saint of England because he represents England's ideas of bravery and honor, even though he never set foot in England. He is supposed to have killed a dragon. St George's day is the 23rd of April. He is the patron saint od England and boy scouts. He was also the patron saint of Tsarist Russia


What does the st George cross symbol mean?

The St. George's Cross is a symbol used in various contexts, including being the flag of England. It is named after Saint George, the patron saint of England. The symbol is also commonly associated with bravery, chivalry, and patriotism.


Who is the patron saint of each of the countries in the British isles?

Each country may have more than one patron saint. Listed below are the primary patrons of each country:England - Saint George the martyrScotland - Saint Andrew the Apostle.Ireland - Saint PatrickWales - Saint David of Wales

Related Questions

Is Saint George the patron saint of England?

Yes, saint George is one of several patron saints of England.


What is the name of st George in England?

St George is the Patron Saint of England and he is known as St George.


What UK country is Saint George the patron saint of?

Saint George is one of the patron saints of England.


Which of these countries is Saint George not the patron saint of - England or Scotland or Portugal?

George is not the patron saint of Scotland.


Is Saint Michael or Saint George the patron saint of sailors?

St. Michael the Archangel is a patron saint of sailors.


Who is the patron st of England?

St george.


Who is the England patron saint and what day celebrated?

England's patron saint is St. George, who is commemorated on April 23rd.


Patron saint of engaland?

St. George, the dragon slayer, is the patron saint of England.


What does St. George have to do with England?

Besides being a patron saint of England, George has nothing to do with the country. He was not born there and never visited England.


What country is Saint Michael the patron saint of?

Michael is the patron saint of Germany and England as well as a number of cities and diocese throughout the world.


Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?

Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine


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.