Holy patron of England (5,6)

I believe the answer is:

saint george

(Other definitions for saint george that I've seen before include "Martyr" , "Henry's patron" , "Dragon slayer" , "Patron of several countries including England and Ethiopia" , "Legendary dragon-slayer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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