The next part of George’s explosion in popularity was thanks to the Crusaders, who learned of this saint, by now associated with soldiers and equestrians, on their campaigns to the Holy Land.

St George’s Day: Who was the dragon-slayer and why is he England’s patron saint? England – and several other countries – celebrate the saint’s day on 23 April. Jon Stone.

St. George may be among Christianity’s most famous and beloved saints, immortalized through the famous legend of St. George and the Dragon — a tale thoroughly medieval in character in which a ...

St. George may be among Christianity’s most famous and beloved saints, immortalized through the famous legend of St. George and the Dragon — a tale thoroughly medieval in character, in which a ...

St George and the dragon have resumed their eternal struggle - on top of a Cornish post box. The yarn creation is the latest piece of wool art to go on show in Carnon Downs, Cornwall.

SAINT George’s Day is a day of celebration across England, as people celebrate the history of the country. Normally celebrated on 23rd April each year, the date has been moved in 2025 for a v… ...

St George and the dragon have resumed their eternal struggle - on top of a Cornish post box. The yarn creation is the latest piece of wool art to go on show in Carnon Downs, Cornwall.

SAINT George’s Day is a day of celebration across England, as people celebrate the history of the country. Normally celebrated on 23rd April each year, the date has been moved in 2025 for a v… ...