St George’s Day: Who was the dragon slayer and why is he England’s patron saint? - England – and several other countries – celebrate the saint’s day on 23 April ...

St George’s Day is celebrated on April 23 and marks the feast of St George, a 3rd or 4th‑century Christian martyr venerated across the Christian world.

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England's patron saint, St George, will be celebrated this Thursday 23 April. The day is synonymous with public displays of the English flag – the red cross on a white background – and is celebrated ...