History Series: St. George

History of St. George and the Dragon

St. George and the Dragon by the artist August Kiss (1802–1865). Image Wikimedia

Saint George’s Day is April 23, likely the day of his martyrdom. He is often depicted as a knight in armor. He is the patron saint of England, and his day has been celebrated there from the 9th century and more recently throughout the British Commonwealth… though he was not English and never visited England.

Origin of St. George