What is Saint George known for?
Why is Saint George the patron saint of England?
St George was adopted as patron saint in the Middle Ages by England and Catalonia, as well as by Venice, Genoa and Portugal, because he was the personification of the ideals of Christian chivalry.
Who is Saint George?
When we think of Saint George we often think of a heroic knight who slayed a dragon! There are many misconceptions about the patron saint of England! For example, Saint George was not English! He was born in what is thought of today as modern day Turkey, during the 3rd century! Despite being depicted as a knight, he was most likely an army officer for the Roman army.
St. George’s Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April. This day has been celebrated as early as the 9th century! He was also very popular with English kings, such as Edward I, who had banners with the emblem of St. George on display.
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