St. George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag.
One of the best-known stories about St. George is his fight with a dragon.
THE LEGEND OF St. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
A dragon lived by a lake near Silena in Libya. The monster ate two sheep each day; when there were no sheep, women were used. When a princess was to be eaten, George rode into battle against the dragon and killed it with a single blow of his lance. George then converted the local people to Christianity.
April 23rd was supposedly the day on which St. George was publicly beheaded, after a Roman emperor passed a death sentence on all Christians. He became the patron saint of England 14th century with King Edward III.
ENGLAND CELEBRATES St. GEORGE´S DAY
By tradition, April 23rd is the day for a red rose (the national flower) in the button hole.
For most people in England, St George´s Day is just an ordinary day.
ENGLAND AND St. GEORGE
