The Knightly Order Valiant of St George is a Christian knightly association originating in Hungary, where the Order was founded in 1326 by King Karoly Robert. In the contemporary era, the Order re-emerged following the fall of Communism in Hungary in 1989, and was officially recognised by the Hungarian state. Although the majority of the membership remains concentrated in its two Hungarian priories, where the Order undertakes significant charitable work, the Order has also established priories in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands and Poland. The Order admits to membership both men and women over the age of 21 who are practising Christians and are supported by two existing members of the Order. The Grand Master of the Order is currently the UK-based Major-General Dr. Janos v. Karaszy-Kulin, who is a veteran of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and Deputy Commander of the Hungarian National Guard. In the United Kingdom, where the Order is a registered charity, the Order's spiritual protector is the Rt. Revd. Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester in the Church of England. The annual investiture takes place in Rochester Cathedral. Charitable activity includes the establishment of the Order's own home for the elderly in Hungary, support for orphanages, childrens' hospices, service charities and the Hungarian Foundation. The webpages for the Order, which provide further details of its work and events, are as follows: Hungarian Grand Priory: http://szentgyorgylovagrend.org/ UK Grand Priory: http://www.orderofstgeorge.co.uk Canadian Grand Priory: http://www.knightstgeorge.com Netherlands Grand Priory: http://orderofstgeorge.webserver1.nl 1326 charter and further information: http://www.freeweb.hu/gyurkovics/gyorgyrend_h.htm
Saint George is recognized as a saint due to his martyrdom for refusing to denounce his Christian faith during the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians. He is revered for his strength, courage, and faith in the face of adversity, and is believed to have performed miracles. His legacy as a valiant warrior and protector has contributed to his widespread veneration as a saint.
Royal Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Immaculate Conception was created in 1726.
Saint George is a saint in ALL countries.
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
By tradition we know that George was a Roman soldier who was suppose to fight the early Christians. He also refused an order to renounce his Christianity. He lost his head for refusing the order. Legendary tales about George say he fought and killed a dragon.
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
Saint George would not have the title of saint if he was bad.
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
Cult of St. George, martyred Saint, who slew a dragon Libya.
King George III is not a saint nor a patron saint. Are you sure you do not have him confused with Saint George?
No, there is no such saint. However, the name is based on George and there is a saint named George.
St. George Preca is not currently a patron saint.