April 23- Saint George, Martyr—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>April 23- Saint George, Martyr—Optional MemorialDied c. 303Patron Saint of agricultural workers, soldiers, archers, equestrians, chivalry, peacekeeping missions, sheep, shepherds, scouting, England and many other countries, cities, and diocesesInvoked against skin diseases and syphilisPre-Congregation canonizationLiturgical Color: RedQuote: Immediately on the publication of the decree against the churches in Nicomedia, a certain man, not obscure but very highly honored with distinguished temporal dignities, moved with zeal toward God, and incited with ardent faith, seized the edict as it was posted openly and publicly, and tore it to pieces as a profane and impious thing; and this was done while two of the sovereigns were in the same city,—the oldest of all, and the one who held the fourth place in the government after him. But this man, first in that place, after distinguishing himself in such a manner suffered those things which were likely to follow such daring, and kept his spirit cheerful and undisturbed till death. ~Church historian EusebiusPrayer:Saint George, your witness as a martyr is inspiring. The blood you shed has won for you the power to intercede before God on our behalf. You have been invoked by countless generations throughout the world. Kings, soldiers, and people of every class have relied upon you. Therefore, I turn to you today and beg your intercession. Please slay the evil in my life and win for me victory in Christ. Saint George, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: Free RSS feed from mycatholic.life — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.Image: Hans von Kulmbach, via Wikimedia Commons