Radio Interview: Who really was St. George? April 22, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Hanael Bianchi The dragon-slaying tale of St. George is most likely mythological. The saint is not. But who was this elusive figure? With the Feast of St. George coming up April 23, George Matysek talks with Hanael Bianchi, a professor of history at Howard Community College, who holds a doctorate in British history from The Catholic University of America. Bianchi is the author of “St. George’s Day: A Cultural History of England’s National Holiday.” He is a parishioner of St. John in Westminster, and also blogs for the Catholic Review. Click play below to listen to the full program: More Radio Interviews Radio Interview: A conversation with local converts Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Radio Interview: Faith and America’s pastime – ‘Baseball: Beyond Belief’ Radio Interview: Pro-life deacons; Catholic Radio on WMET Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Print
