St George’s Day is marked on 23 April every year, which this year falls on a Tuesday
, the saint whose story involves slaying a dragon and rescuing a princess in the process, is also marked in Catalonia, the region of Aragon in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Russia.
Here is everything you need to know regarding this year’s dates, the significance of the day and how the feast is celebrated, explained.St George was thought to have died in AD303 after he was born sometime around the year AD280. It is believed that he was executed on this day for refusing to make a sacrifice in honour of the pagan gods during the persecutions of emperor Diocletian, making him a Christian martyr.
According to the saint’s popular story, he slayed a dragon and saved a princess in the tale found in Jacobus de Vorgine’sAccording to the legend the only well in Silene, a town in Libya, was guarded by a dragon who required a daily human sacrifice for the townspeople to get water.
Pinning a rose blossom to your lapel or pocket is also a tradition, as it is associated with the saint’s death. St George’s Day parades and medieval-themed festivals are common across England, while many pubs usually hold celebratory events and promotions.
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