Happy St. Georges Day!

In England April 23 is St. Georges Day. St. George is the patron saint of England (as well as a few other countries!) and his flag, a red cross on a white background is part of the Union Jack.

St. George wasn't even English, but probably was born in a region now know as Turkey. He became a hero and legends were told about his bravery and because of this became adopted as the patron saint.

St. George is mostly portrayed slaying a dragon as in this needlework by nun Agatha.