Do you know what a saint is? Saints Do you know what a saint is?

The word ‘saint’ means ‘holy’. It is someone who: is very good and brave; believes in Jesus and tries to live like him; gives up their life to help others; never does or says anything wrong; who always tells the truth.

Here are some saints who are special in Great Britain Here are some saints who are special in Great Britain. Many have churches named after them.

Saint George is the Patron Saint of England. Saint George’s church in Jesmond

Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s church in Gateshead

Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland. Saint Andrew’s church in Newcastle city centre

Saint David is the Patron Saint of Wales. Saint David’s cathedral in Wales

We are going to find out more about one of these saints. Saint George http://simonwiddowson.typepad.com/files/stgeorge.swf