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April 23 · Optional · Red
St George
(d. c. 303) Soldier martyred at Lydda in Palestine under Diocletian, venerated from the fourth century as the great-martyr and trophy-bearer. Crusaders carried his cult west; the dragon legend made him the emblem of courage, patron of England and of soldiers.
When is the feast of St George?
The feast is celebrated on April 23 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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When is the feast of St George?
The feast of St George is celebrated on April 23 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St George?
(d. c. 303) Soldier martyred at Lydda in Palestine under Diocletian, venerated from the fourth century as the great-martyr and trophy-bearer. Crusaders carried his cult west; the dragon legend made him the emblem of courage, patron of England and of…
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