The patron saint of England is St George. However, St George lived in a far off land, probably at the eastern end of Mediterranean Sea. Some say  that St George was a Roman soldier. Others say  that St George was a knight fighting for his God. There are many versions of the story  of St George and the dragon.

A town was being terrified by a ferocious dragon. Every day, the fearsome animal flew over the town, scaring the people and forcing them to hide indoors. The air was filled with the sound of the dragon's wings beating powerfully. Fire snorted from the animal's nostrils. Often, a house or a field of wheat was set alight and had to be put out once the dragon had left.

However, the dragon would not leave until it had been fed. Every afternoon, the townsfolk  would leave a meal for the dragon. They would tie the meal to the walls of a tower near the town square. First they fed all of the sheep and goats to the dragon. Then, the dragon devoured one of the cattle each day.

Soon, there were no animals left in the district.  Daily, the ferocious animal lurked overhead, hungrily looking for its meal. The people knew that the first young person to step outdoors would be carried away.

Inside the stone walls of the tower, the King said, "My people should not have to suffer like this." With a tear in his eye, the King sobbed, "I should also suffer. I will offer Sabra, my daughter,  to the dragon."

The following morning, the king tied his lovely daughter outside the tower.  The sound of the dragon's wing filled the air. Just as it seemed sure that Sabra would be seized by the beast, a stranger rode his horse into the town square. The stranger was a knight and his name was George. Holding his sword high, George moved to protect Sabra. A terrible fight followed and finally, the dragon was killed.

Later, George married Sabra and they lived  long and happy lives together.

Many years later, King Edward III chose St George as the patron saint of England in 1350.