George, St
- George, St, patron saint of England. He is reputed in legend to have slain a dragon, and may have been martyred near Lydda in Palestine some time before the reign of Constantine. His cult did not become popular until the 6th century, and he probably became patron saint of England in the 14th century. Feast day, 23 April.圣乔治(英格兰守护神, 传说曾杀死蛟龙, 可能在康斯坦丁即位前在巴勒斯坦附近利达地方殉难; 对其崇拜从6世纪开始盛行, 约在14世纪时成为英格兰守护神; 宗教节日为4月23日)。