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1 day ago · Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.
1 day ago · Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
Sep 15, 2024 · On March 17, Catholics celebrate St. Patrick, the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church's future saints. St. Patrick is said to...
Sep 7, 2024 · One story tells of a young man from a noble Christian Romano-British family born in the late 4th century. He was captured by Irish pirates in his youth and taken into slavery. After six years, he managed to escape from Ireland to Gaul and then to Rome.
4 days ago · St. Patrick’s Day offers a unique blend of Christian traditions and ancient Celtic spirituality. At its core, the day celebrates more than just festivities; it’s a nod to deep spiritual roots and age-old beliefs. To start, let’s talk about Celtic spirituality. Before Christianity made its way to Ireland, the Celts practiced a nature-based ...
Sep 25, 2024 · Kidnapped! In the fifth century, living on the edge of the Roman empire was dangerous. It was collapsing, and barbarians roamed about. Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders at the age of 16 and enslaved in Ireland.
Sep 22, 2024 · On March 17, Catholics celebrate St. Patrick, the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church’s future saints. St. Patrick is said to have been born around 389 AD in Britain.
