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Re: [HOE] Catholic Saints
Jerzy wrote:
> Hello Tanya,
> Tuesday, September 3, 2002, 9:10:19 PM, you wrote:
>
> TEK> In any case, even if the Catholic Church doesn't recognize him,
> TEK> many Catholics seem to. He's a rather important symbol in the UK,
> TEK> from what I've heard.
>
> Yep, he might be a symbol. I even have his picture in my wallet, since
> he's my patron name (Jerzy = George) but I'm more than sure that
> George is not a saint in Catholic Church. Sorry. Just ask any priest.
>
> Jerzy the Bartender
Better tell that to www.catholic.org
They have him listed as a saint.
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=280
Also, the Knights of the Order of the Garter might protest. He's their
patron saint. Of course, that's probably the Anglican Church.
-imp
"bearer of semi-useless information" ;)
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