The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, March and April (English) 25

1[April 23. St George, Martyr, Patron of England.—Double of the First Class, with an Octave.]

2[Mass.—Protexisti me Deus, for a Martyr in Paschal time, page xii, except—]

3Prayer. Deus qui nos. O God, who givest us joy by the merits and intercession of blessed George, thy martyr, mercifully grant, that we who implore thy benefits through him, may obtain them by the gift of thy grace. Through our Lord, &c.

4Epistle. 2 Timothy ii. 8—10—iii. 10—12. Dearly beloved, Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel. Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evil doer: but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience, persecutions, afflictions, such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me. And all that will live godly in Jesus Christ shall suffer persecution. Credo.

5Secret. Sanctify, O Lord, the gifts which we offer, and by the intercession of blessed George, thy martyr, cleanse us by these from the stains of our sins. Through our Lord, &c.

6Postcom. Supplices. We humbly beseech thee, O Almighty God, by the intercession of blessed George, thy martyr, thou wouldst enable those to serve thee worthily whom thou dost refresh with thy sacraments. Through our Lord, &c.