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Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities of which he is the patron saint, including Albania, Bulgaria, England, Ethiopia, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Syria, Lebanon, Castile and León, Catalonia, Alcoi, Aragon, Genoa, and Rio de Janeiro. [1]
- 23 April, 24 April, 6 May, 23 November, 25 January
- Annual
Anniversaries on 23 April. See also. References. External links. Saint George's Day in England. Saint George is the patron saint of England in a tradition established in the Tudor period, based in the saint's popularity during the times of the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War .
- 23 April 2024
- 23 April
- Church services, celebration of English culture
Apr 23, 2020 · St. George's Day is the patron saint of England and a national holiday on April 23. Learn about the legend of St. George and the dragon, the traditions and activities of this day, and the global patron saints and their holidays.
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Apr 23, 2012 · Learn about St George, the protector of England and the inspiration for its flag. Discover his story, his dragon-slaying feats and how people celebrate his day on 23 April.
May 1, 2024 · St. George (flourished 3rd century—died, traditionally Lydda, Palestine [now Lod, Israel]; feast day April 23) was an early Christian martyr who during the Middle Ages became an ideal of martial valour and selflessness.
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St George's Day 2024
- Tuesday, April 23
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Apr 23, 2018 · Learn about the life, legend and legacy of St George, the dragon-slaying soldier who became the patron saint of England and many other countries. Find out why his feast day on 23 April is not a bank holiday in the UK.
