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A feast day of St George has been celebrated in England for hundreds of years on 23 April, which was possibly the date of his martyrdom. Following the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 , St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
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 . Veneration of the saint in folk religion declined in the 18th century.
Apr 23, 2012 · On 23 April, many people across England celebrate the country's patron saint St George. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over all areas of life. England, Scotland,...
Apr 23, 2018 · St George's Day is the patron saint's day of England, marked around the country on 23 April each year. But who was the dragon-slaying soldier named George who became the patron saint...
St George's Day: when it is, the history behind the legend - and ...
St Georges Day is celebrated on April 23rd. But how much do we know about England’s patron saint?… Ben Johnson. 5 min read. Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies.
Apr 23, 2020 · Revellers around the world toast Ireland's foremost patron saint by downing Guinness, donning green and watching parades. In both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it is also a...
