Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint George, the Patron saint of Boy Scouts, England, Germany, Portugal, and Soldiers.

Saint George served as the subject of several stories. He suffered at Lydda in Palestine, most likely before the reign of Constantine, and there is every reason to think the man was a genuine martyr. The Church does not support the legends surrounding his life, but they do acknowledge his memory. He’s willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to follow Christ, the Church claims.

An Italian legend from the 12th century tells the tale of George fighting the dragon, saving the king’s daughter, and converting Libya. In former times, both Eastern warriors and Crusaders regarded George as their patron saint. He is the patron saint of Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Aragon, Portugal, Germany, Aragon, and Catalonia.

Source: franciscanmedia.org