Church of San Giorgio of Campobasso

The church of San Giorgio is the oldest church in Campobasso and according to some the oldest in the entire province, and is also the church dedicated to the city's patron saint.

Campobasso, a city rich in history and culture.

Almost nothing is reliably known about the life of Saint George, to whom the church of Campobasso was dedicated, but the veneration of his person goes back to early Christianity. A martyr identified with George is said to have lived in the third century.
However, the legend of St. George as a dragon slayer is well known and widespread; he is usually depicted - in paintings or as a statue - as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback.
The memorial day of the very popular George - he is, among other things, patron of the English kingdom - in the calendar of saints is April 23rd.