Happy St georges day! i know its late by hey, better late than never, so all you english people here happy st georges day! -------------------- Saint George Saint George's Day is April 23. Saint George is the patron saint of England. He's popularly identified with England and English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry - but actually he wasn't English at all. Very little, if anything, is known about the real Saint George. Pope Gelasius said that George is one of the saints "whose names are rightly reverenced among us, but whose actions are known only to God." Facts in brief Everything about Saint George is dubious, so the information below should be taken as mythical rather than real. Born in Turkey (in Cappadocia) Lived in 3rd century AD His parents were Christian Later lived in Palestine Became a Roman soldier Protested against Rome's persecution of Christians Imprisoned and tortured, but stayed true to his faith Beheaded at Lydda in Palestine 23rd April was named as Saint George's day in 1222 Patron saint He is patron saint not only of England but also of Aragon, Catalonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Germany and Greece; and of Moscow, Istanbul, Genoa and Venice (second to Saint Mark). He's also patron saint of soldiers, archers, cavalry and chivalry, farmers and field workers, riders and saddlers, and he helps those suffering from leprosy, plague and syphilis. In recent years he has been adopted as patron saint of Scouts. Some people have campaigned for Saint Alban to be the patron saint of England instead of George. ---------------------- Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Thanks, you too Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! It was Earth Day yesterday.. http://ww2.earthday.net/node/80
Yeah the kids are a school today cleaning up all the garbage from the park and greenbelt behind the school. It's a good idea.
