Saint George's day 23rd April

This page is to remind us all of the sometimes forgotten Saint......St George.

Some may be familiar with the story of St. George, the Christian soldier saint whose deeds inspired the crusading Kings of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, was adopted by Richard The Lion heart and brought to England in the 12th century. The king's own soldiers wore it on their tunics and then, to avoid confusion in battle, Richard II extended its use throughout his army, replacing the various emblems worn by the soldiers of his noblemen. When St. George was adopted as the Patron Saint of England his emblem became the national flag.

A message

Let us, the people of England, be reminded through the heroic deeds and actions of our patron Saint George, that we still stand as one of the greatest nations on earth. Our heritage spans many centuries and our longevity is a tribute to the fortitude and determination of our people. St. George's Day should serve as a reminder that we can remain strong and loyal to our heritage and should, for the sake of our children and our children's children. It should also remind us that for their sake, we must also look ahead to the future. They deserve the best future that we can provide. We can link the past with the future and not lose touch with our sense of self. St. George's Day should spark that spirit so that we can continue to stand proud and loyal to our beloved England. Let us celebrate both our past and our future; let us celebrate St. George.

© Ann Baldwin of Bits and Pieces, many thanks.

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