According to the orthodox tradition, his great feast St. George is affected by Lent and the day that occurs every year at Easter.
When does Saint George’s Day fall?
Resurrection is a moving holiday and is calculated based on Full moon. Specifically, it is defined as the Sunday after the first Full Moon that comes out after the vernal equinox. So depending on the date it is celebrated Easterthat of is also determined St. George.
Thus, if April 23 falls within Lent, then the celebration is moved to the day after Easter. In particular, when April 23rd falls before Easter, i.e. before or even on the same day as Easter Sunday, then the feast of Saint George is automatically postponed to the Second day of Easter. Otherwise it is normally celebrated on April 23rd.
Indicatively, this great celebration falls
• For 2024: 06 May (the date has been changed due to Easter)
• For 2025: April 23 (falls normally)
• For 2026: April 23 (falls normally)
So now you know how to find when the feast of St. George the Trophy Bearer every year!
