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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.

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When did Saint George replace Saint Michael as patron saint of England?

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.


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


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


What does St Georges' cross represent?

The St. George's Cross represents the patron saint of England, Saint George. It is a red cross on a white background and is also known as the Cross of Saint George. It has been used as a national symbol for England since the Middle Ages.


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.

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What is the name of st George in England?

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


Patron saint of engaland?

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


What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?

St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.


Who is the England patron saint and what day celebrated?

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


When did Saint George replace Saint Michael as patron saint of England?

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.


What saint shares the same day as shakespeare?

St. George (England's patron saint)


Why is Saint George's Day celebrated?

In England they celebrate the mythical slaying of the dragon and the bravery of St. George. He is the patron saint of England.


What three saints represent the united kingdom flag?

St. George St. Andrew St. Patrick


Is England the only country in the world that celebrates St George day?

St George is the patron saint of England so probably not.


Is St. George the patron saint of the country Georgia?

St. George is the patron saint of these countries: Canada England Ethiopia Georgia Germany Greece Lithuania Malta Portugal


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


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