Church Leaders Say the Cross of St George Should Unite England, Not Be Hijacked by Division
Church leaders call for St George's Cross to unite England amid culture war over national identity
Church Leaders Call for St George's Cross to Unite England Amid Culture War Over National Identity
Church leaders have issued a call for the Cross of St George, the national flag of England, to be reclaimed as a symbol of unity rather than division.
The appeal comes amid ongoing cultural debates about English national identity, with the St George's Cross increasingly associated with far right movements in the public imagination. Church leaders argue this represents a tragic distortion of a symbol that is fundamentally Christian.
The Cross of St George has been a symbol of England for centuries, rooted in the legend of the Christian martyr George of Lydda. It is displayed on churches across the country and has deep connections to English Christian heritage.
English Church Leaders Seek to Reclaim St George's Cross from Political Extremism
Church leaders emphasized that allowing the flag to be co opted by extremists surrenders English identity to those who do not represent the majority. They called on Christians and all people of goodwill to fly the St George's Cross with pride as a symbol of shared heritage, community, and the Christian faith that shaped England.
The Crusader's Opinion
The Cross of St George is not a political statement. It is a Christian symbol. St George was a Roman soldier who chose death rather than deny Christ. His cross has flown over English churches for a thousand years. The fact that extremists have tried to hijack it says nothing about the flag and everything about our failure to teach our own history. Christians should fly the Cross of St George without apology. It belonged to the Church long before it belonged to any political movement.
Take Action
- Share: Share the true history of the Cross of St George. It is a Christian symbol, not a political one.
- Act: Fly the St George's Cross at your church. Reclaim it as a symbol of Christian heritage and English unity.
- Pray: Pray for unity in England and for the Christian heritage of the nation to be honored, not hijacked.
