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Thread #20679 Message #216467
Posted By: Dave (the ancient mariner)
23-Apr-00 - 07:38 AM
Thread Name: Thought for the Day - Easter - 4/23/00
Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Easter - 4/23/00
Today is also my saints day: St. George. The patron saint of England, adopted as such by the Crusaders in the 12th Century. Folklore has it that he was a Roman soldier converted to Christianity, and put to death by Emperor Diocletian in 304 AD. The red cross on white background was established as his symbol, since incorporated into the Union Jack. Yours, Aye. Dave