HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but also of many othe
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but also of many other countries across the world. He was born in in Roman Britain. When he was 16, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. Managing to escape, he returned to his native Britain only to become a priest and return to Ireland to spread Christianity. While the exact time he was present in Ireland is not without debate, it is generally accepted he was present there some time during the 5th Century. March 17th is the date of his death and therefore the date of the feast day. Many myths and legends surround Patrick. One of the most famous is the tale told to explain why there are no snakes in Ireland. Legend has it that St. Patrick used his staff to drive all the snakes into the sea, banishing them forever from the land. Patrick kept a chronicles of his life in Ireland, parts of which still exist today. Wherever you are from have a lovely St. Patrick’s day! The Time Capsule (x) -- source link
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