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George is the unofficial patron saint of the city of Rio de Janeiro (title officially attributed to Saint Sebastian) and of the city of São Jorge dos Ilhéus (Saint George of Ilhéus). Additionally, George is the patron saint of Scouts and of the Cavalry of the Brazilian Army.
Jun 21, 2024 · St. George (flourished 3rd century—died, traditionally Lydda, Palestine [now Lod, Israel]; feast day April 23) was an early Christian martyr who during the Middle Ages became an ideal of martial valour and selflessness. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Auxiliary Saints (Holy Helpers). St. George.
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George St George (Athlone MP) (1682–1762), Irish politician, MP for Athlone. St George St George, 1st Baron Saint George (c. 1715–1775), Irish politician, MP for Carrick from 1741, grandson of the previous Baron Saint George. George Saint-George (1841–1924), British musical instrument maker and composer. Category:
Apr 23, 2024 · St George is considered the patron of knights, soldiers, scouts, fencers and archers, among others; he is also invoked against the plague and leprosy, and against venomous snakes. In the absence of certain information about his life, in 1969 the Church changed the liturgical feast of St George to an optional memorial on the universal calendar.
Apr 2, 2014 · Saint George, Christian patron saint of England, was made known there by Arculphus and Adamnan. In a famous tale, he rescued a Libyan princess from a sea monster.
Discover the fascinating facts and myths about St George, the patron saint of England, and his connection to our national identity.
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Apr 23, 2021 · Here are 10 facts about St George – the man and the myth. 1. St George was probably of Greek descent. George’s early life is shrouded in mystery. It’s thought, however, that his parents were Greek Christians and that George was born in Cappadocia – a historical region which is now broadly the same as Central Anatolia.
