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Why is England flag red and white?
But where does the St George’s flag originate from? In 1188, red and white crosses were chosen to identify English and French troops in the Kings Crusade of Henry II of England and Phillip II of France. … The St George’s flag continues to be widely used today.
Was St George a Catholic?
Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios); died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity.
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| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy Church of the East Anglican Communion Lutheranism Umbanda Druze faith |
Is saint George Turkish?
Who was he? According to legend, St George was a Roman soldier born in what is now modern-day Turkey in around 280AD and died around 303. Very little is known about his early life but it is believed he was born to a wealthy Christian noble family.
What is the most prominent religion in the UK?
Religion in the United Kingdom
- Christianity (59.5%)
- No religion (25.7%)
- Islam (4.4%)
- Hinduism (1.3%)
- Sikhism (0.7%)
- Judaism (0.4%)
- Buddhism (0.4%)