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George was a Christian soldier in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who enacted violent persecutions of Christians. George professed his faith boldly and was k illed for it around the year 300. Many stories of George's bravery lived on, including one popular medieval legend, which describes George slaying a man-eating dragon. The Crusaders brought devotion to Saint George to England, and he became the country's beloved patron. Feast Day: April 23 Patronage: Army, Boy Scouts, Chivalry, Courage, England, Military Service, Soldiers Show more