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Very early, this is from Baden-Powell's book, Scouting for Boys (1908):
SAINT GEORGE AND SCOUTING FOR BOYS
In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell wrote of chivalry and the knights of old. He tried to show Scouts a new path to chivalry and honor. Saint George was the Patron Saint of England, and of the Knights of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in Europe. They were familiar subjects to most English boys when B-P was writing.
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Is Saint George the patron saint of soldiers?
Yes, Saint George is one of the patron saints of soldiers.
Who is the patron saint that Saint George carried in the battle?
Since he was a Roman soldier, it is doubtful that George carried any saint into battle.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of military intelligence?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of many things but not of Military Intelligence. There is no patron saint of Military Intelligence.
Who is the Patron Saint of the United States Army?
There is no designated patron saint of United States soldiers but there are a number of patron saints of soldiers in general:Acacius of ByzantiumAdrian of NicomediaFaithGeorgeIgnatius of LoyolaJames the GreaterJoan of ArcLonginus the CenturianLouis IXMartin of ToursMauriceMichael the ArchangelNicholas of MyraSebastianStanislaus of CracowTheodore StratelatesOf course, the Immaculate Conception is the patron saint of the United States in general, including soldiers.
What saint is best for a soldier?
The patron saints of soldiers are:Acacius of ByzantiumAdrian of NicomediaFaithGeorgeIgnatius of LoyolaJames the GreaterJoan of ArcLonginus the CenturianLouis IXMartin of ToursMauriceMichael the ArchangelNicholas of MyraSebastianStanislaus of CracowTheodore StratelatesAs per the Patron Saint Index.
Which youth organization has Saint George as its patron?
The Boy Scouts have Saint George as a patron saint.
Who is the patron saint of Cub Scouts?
There is no patron saint of Cub Scouts but they are part of the Boy Scouts. The patron saints of Boy Scouts are St. Amand and St. George.
Who is the patron Saint of Boy Scouts?
The patron saints of Boy Scouts are St. Amand and St. George.
St. George was made the patron of which popular youth movement?
St. George is the patron saint of the Boy Scouts.
Who is the patron saint for outdoorsman?
There seems to be no designated patron saint of outdoorsman. The best matches would be Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of ecology and the environment or Hubert of Liege who is the patron saint of hunters.
How did Saint George become the patron saint of soilders?
George was a soldier himself.
Is Saint George patron saint of Saint George in Illawara?
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
When did Saint George become the patron saint of England?
George was appointed a patron saint of England during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV. Benedict XIV ruled from 1740 to 1758.
What countries have Saint George as their patron saint?
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
Which two countries is Saint George patron saint of?
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
What is Saint George Preca the patron saint of?
St. George Preca is not currently a patron saint.
What UK country is Saint George the patron saint of?
Saint George is one of the patron saints of England.
