23/04/2026
April 23- St. George’s Day-Ljubljana's patron
🥰 Saint George's story is a story of courage, renewal, and facing what feels bigger than us.
👍 The legend of Saint George reminds us that fear doesn’t disappear on its own — it’s met with clarity, courage, and steady resolve.
💪 And here in Ljubljana, the dragon tells its own story. Once a symbol of danger, today it stands proudly on our bridges and towers — not as something to fear, but as something that protects and represents us.
👌 In Slovenia, St. George (often celebrated as Jurjevo) carries deep symbolism:🌱 the true arrival of spring — when nature fully awakens🌱 a time of new life, fertility, and growth🌱 traditions of bringing green branches (”zeleni Jurij”) to homes as a sign of renewal🌱 a reminder of the cycle of life — from darkness into light
❤️ Spring carries that same message:🌿 what once felt heavy can transform🌿 what we fear can become our strength🌿 every new season brings a chance to begin again
🔥 So today, may we all find a bit of that fearless spirit — not to fight dragons, but to transform them. Happy St. George’s Day 💚