Seven Champions of Christendom
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The Seven Champions of Christendom is an epithet referring to St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, St. Denis, St. James Boanerges, St. Anthony the Lesser, and St. David. They are the patron saints of, respectively, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, and Wales.
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See also
- Four Holy Marshals – another collection of patron saints
- Fourteen Holy Helpers – another collection of patron saints (including SS. Denis and George)
- Nine Worthies – another collection of heroes depicted as knights in the Middle Ages
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