Saint George - Sankt Göran

Saint George was a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches. He is also somewhat of and exception among Christian saints in that he is also known and respected by Muslims.

St. George is the patron saint of no less than 17 countries across Europe and Asia, including England, Georgia, India, and Russia. His cross forms the national flag of England, and features within the Union Flag of the United Kingdom.

And he slew a dragon! How cool is that?

Saint George was a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches. He is also somewhat of and exception among Christian saints in that he is also known and respected by Muslims.

St. George is the patron saint of no less than 17 countries across Europe and Asia, including England, Georgia, India, and Russia. His cross forms the national flag of England, and features within the Union Flag of the United Kingdom.

And he slew a dragon! How cool is that?