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Saint George's Day - 6th of May
Anita Valentinova, 29.04.2010
St.George’s Day and the long-awaited May bank holiday are almost upon us, so we suppose that you have already arranged your short getaway. What do you know about Saint George? What do you want to know? Find out right now and read our story dedicated to Saint George.
Perhaps St.George is most famous for slaying a dragon, which sounds like a fictitious story; however, it seems that very little is known about the real St.George. The story of St. George and the Dragon dates back to the Middle Ages when the dragon was commonly used to represent evil, so it's an excellent tale of good triumphing over evil.St.George’s Day is a day of celebration and is one of the most important feasts in many countries and regions.
What do we know about St.George and his life
Saint George is honoured both by Christians and Muslims. According to the passional of St.George, he was born in Cappadocia /Turkey, Asia/. He was well educated and therefore he was given high title as a skilful military commander. George lived in Palestine and later on he became a Roman soldier. He was a son of rich parents, Christians, and hence he has become a follower of the Orthodox religion. Moreover, George protested against Rome’s persecution of Christians. Because of being a supporter of the religion, he was imprisoned, put to severe torture. While the saint was imprisoned, many people visited in order to obtain his eternal faith. Ill people have visited the saint and because of his miraculous power, they were cured. Jesus Christ appeared and consoled him. The saint was beheaded in 288 during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Since then George has served as the model of the ‘perfect Christian soldier’ and respectively he has become the patron saint of the war and the army.
Saint George -worldwide fame
St George's Day is celebrated by many nations, countries, and even for some cities Saint George is the patron saint. St.George’s Day /it always falls on 6th of May in Bulgaria/ is a day of joy and expression of faith. St George's Day in Bulgaria is called Sveti Georgi or Georgiovden. It is interesting to know that St. George is also the patron saint of the Scout Movement.
St.George symbolizes courage, bravery, charity and the freedom of the will. It is not a suprise that St.George boasts worldwide fame. St.George is a patron saint of:
- Bulgaria
- UK
- Canada
- Croatia, Senj
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- Germany, Haldern
- Germany, Freiburg
- Germany, Heide
- Germany, Limburg
- Greece
- Israel, Lod
- Italy, Ferrara
- Italy, Genoa • Italy, Modica
- Italy, Nerola
- Italy, Riano
- Lithuania
- Netherlands, Amersfoort
- Portugal
- Russia, Moscow
- Spain
St.George's Day in Bulgaria
St.George’s Day marks the early beginning of the summer. As the feast is very important in Bulgaria it is related to rich rites which affect all aspects of the lifestyle of Bulgarians, their constant care and hope for abundance and happy life. Parades are organised in the capital Sofia to present the best of the army's equipment and manpower. Of course, the day is celebrated in other cities in Bulgaria and even in Rousse, a charming city on the banks of the Danube River, St.George’s Day is the official day of the city. Bulgarians have the tradition to prepare and eat a whole lamb on that day, which is an ancient rite presumably related to pagan sacrificial traditions and also the well-known fact that St.George is the patron saint of shepherds.
Happy Holildays, joy, lots of smiles and faith!
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