In response to WordPress Photo Challenge: Abstract
To view others or take part yourself click on: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/abstract/
Photo Challenge: Abstract – St George
In response to WordPress Photo Challenge: Abstract
To view others or take part yourself click on: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/abstract/
SNIPS & SNAPS 
I’ve seen on the interwebz that today is St. George’s day. Do you know I haven’t a clue who George was? or why he was sainted? Clearly, this is a lack on my part. When I get home this evening, I intend to make amends by looking him up and reading about him.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do you have a patron saint? There are so many. George was a farmer turned Roman Soldier. He was supposed to have slayed a dragon, which was obviously some allegorical achievement. He is the patron saint of agricultural workers, saddle-makers and butchers. He has been adopted by Catalonia – Spain, Malta, England and many other places as the Patron Saint of their region. England adopted him during medieval times after stories were brought back from the crusades. His symbol is usually a red cross on a white background or a red rose. I also mention him in the post before this one.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Other Takes on The Daily Post Photo Challenge “Abstract” | Kanlaon
That’s lovely and amazing. Where is it? Whose is it?
I’m doing St George this week, as well. Did you know that we have Edwards I and III to thank for having him as patron saint (although it wasn’t official for another couple of centuries after them)?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes – they listened to the stories brought back by the crusaders – it was slaying the dragon that did it! This painting is part of the Southampton Art Gallery collection. I confess I cannot remember who painted it, but took a snap and intended to research it online when I got home – cannot find anything out about it. Needs further investigation.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll have to go and look a the real thing. The Art Gallery is always worth a visit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Interesting. Your art? I too need to read up on St George.
LikeLiked by 1 person
No. From Southampton Art Gallery. More info on St George in reply to last two comments.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Going back to read.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Abstract (Epitaph) | What's (in) the picture?
Got it. He is important all over the world.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Each country has a patron saint – he is not important to anyone who doesn’t have him as their patron.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely artwork. Would like to know the artist.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Will get back to you when I remember
LikeLike
His cross is there on the flags of few nations till this date, and surely a great protector of not just the church but the entire neighbourhood regardless of caste and creed.. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for that WW
LikeLiked by 1 person