Who was St George? The full story of England’s patron saint – and where he was from

AROUND the world, people celebrate St George’s Day on April 23 every year, including in England. Here we look at the history ...

St George’s Day: Who was the dragon slayer and why is he England’s patron saint?

England's patron saint, St George, will be celebrated this Thursday 23 April. The day is synonymous with public displays of ...

St George’s Day row: Nottingham councillor’s remarks ignite debate over patron saint history

During the celebrations of St George's Day, a Nottingham councillor sparked a lively discussion by questioning the English ...
Christian Today

The backstory to St George and his flag

April marks St George’s Day, which often passes unnoticed. But who was St George and why is he England's patron saint? This ...

Primary assemblies: St George's Day

An assembly for primary schools celebrating St George's Day, suitable for KS1 and KS2. It includes a video animation about ...
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Who was Saint George? Why is he England's patron saint?

St George’s Day: Who was the dragon-slayer and why is he England’s patron saint? - England – and several other countries – ...