Feast April 23
Saint George
Martyr, patron of England · Feast April 23
Biography
Saint George (died c. 303) was a soldier in the Roman army martyred for his faith under the Emperor Diocletian. Venerated since antiquity in both East and West, he is celebrated in legend for slaying a dragon and is the patron of England, soldiers, and many nations.
Feast day
April 23
Patronage
- England
- soldiers
- scouts
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
4
Feast day of month
23
