Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, notably England's patron saint, but celebrated also by Christian churches, countries, and regions of which he is the patron saint, including Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Syria, Lebanon, Catalonia, Alcoi, Aragon, and Rio de Janeiro.
A traditional custom on St. George's day is fly or adorn the St. George's Cross flag in some way: pubs in particular can be seen on April 23 displaying garlands of St. George's crosses.
It is customary for the hymn ‘Jerusalem’ to be sung in cathedrals, churches and chapels on St. George's Day, or on the Sunday closest to it.
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It is customary for the hymn ‘Jerusalem’ to be sung in cathedrals, churches and chapels on St. George's Day, or on the Sunday closest to it.