St. George of Lydda

Design was made with a photo taken by Chrstian Stock.

Protector of England c. AD 303

Patronage Soldiers & Chivalry

Feast Day April 23


Fun Fact

George's father was martyred when was a teenager. Eventually his mother died, and he joined the Roman Army as a result. He became a martyr. Medieval lore tells of George slaying a dragon, which was likely derived from a symbolic image of the devil being slayed. Medieval lore tells of George slaying a dragon, which was likely derived from a symbolic image of the devil being slayed.

Prayer

Saint George, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may have courage to fight for what's right in the face of all adversities like you did.

Amen.