Who was St. Patrick, and why do the Irish celebrate St.Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Born Maewyn Succat circa AD 387, he was a Welshman who was captured by pirates when he was sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland, where he worked for six years as a herdsman. A few years after he returned home, he saw a vision of an Irishman named "Victoricus," begging him to return to Ireland to spread the word of God.

He died on March 17, 461, which is why St.Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17.

St Patrick STATS * Born: c. 385 * Birthplace: Bannavem Taberniae, Britain * Died: c. 461 * Best Known As: Ireland's most famous saint It is said that St.Patrick chased all snakes from Ireland, also he used shamrocks to teach about the holy Trinity.

Saint Patrick|St. Patrick is the patron Saint of Ireland. He was the major player who brought Christianity|christianity to Ireland. While the United States|US celebrates it mostly as a "party" holiday, it has more religious overtones in Ireland.

theholidayspot.com/patrick/celebration.htm "With the origin being Ireland it is obvious that the Day is also holiday there, as it is here in the US. But In Ireland, it is more of a religious holiday similar to Christmas and Easter. With grand parades, community feasts, charity show, the mass, St Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland.

The parades, shamrocks, and green beer are provided primarily for tourists. In fact, it has turned out to be one of the most celebrated events in Ireland and a major tourist attraction. " http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/historyofpatrick.htm "Patrick's doctrine is considered orthodox and has been interpreted as anti-Pelagian.

Although he is not particularly noted as a man of learning, a few of his writings remain extant: his Confession, a reply to his detractors, and several letters. The Lorica ("Breastplate"), a famous hymn attributed to Patrick, may date to a later period. By the end of the 7th century Patrick had become a legendary figure, and the legends have continued to grow since then.

There are many legends associated with St Patrick. It is said that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity; which refers to the combination of Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Hence its strong association with his day and name Legend also has that, Saint Patrick had put the curse of God on venomous snakes in Ireland.

And he drove all the snakes into the sea where they drowned.

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