ST. GEORGE'S DAY (Christian-Western)

St. George is the patron saint of England. Myths and legends swirl around him.  For a thorough yet accessible account of who he was and how this Turkish-born man came to be seen as the patron saint of England, click here. 

"I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,

Straining upon the start.  The game's afoot.

Follow your spirit, and upon this charge

Cry "God for Harry! England and Saint George!"

                                                                           -  William Shakespeare

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