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Cathedral Patron Saint

Saint George, the Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker (257 – 303 AD)

A notable contribution to the history of the British Isles is attributed to Saint George too. Being known for living a life full of love for Christ, manifesting courage to martyrdom, and offering help and protection to all Christians who ask for his intervention, Saint George was chosen as the Patron Saint of England.

The event occurred in 1350 when King Edward III founded the Order of the Garter in Saint George’s name. 

As time went by, the English people honored Saint George more and more, thus becoming part of their spiritual lives. Moreover, William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616), who was born and who also died on the Feast Day of Saint George, urged King Henry V to exclaim in his speech before the battle of Agincourt (October 25, 1415), the following: “Cry God for Harry, England, and Saint George!”

Thus, Saint George entered the hearts of the people, and is to this day and age the protector of England, having the Feast Day on April 23 each year.

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