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Patron Saint ,
The fifth century Bishop and National
apostle of Ireland
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Born
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Born at Kilpatrick, near
Dumbarton, in Scotland, Great Britain. in the year 387
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Died
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Died at Saul, Downpatrick,
Ireland, 17 March, 461
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Feast
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17th March
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St. Patrik is the primary Patron Saint of Ireland, along with Saints
Brigit and Columba.
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Patron saint , the fifth century Bishop and National apostle of Ireland
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At the age of 16, St. Patrik was kidnapped and taken as a
slave to Ireland where he lived for six years as a shepherd before escaping
and returning to his home.
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The shamrock (a three-leafed plant), which St. Patrick used to explain
the Holy Trinity, is a symbol that has become synonymous with Irish Catholic
culture.
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The shamrock has since become a central symbol for St Patrick's Day.
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St. Patrick's Day is on 17th March
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In March of 2011, the Irish bishops' conference marked their patron's
feast by remembering him as “pioneer in an inhospitable climate.”
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The absence of snakes in Ireland gave rise to the legend that they had
all been banished by St. Patrick chasing them into the sea after they
attacked him during a 40-day fast he was undertaking on top of a hill.
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There are two main types of crosses associated with St. Patrick, the
cross pattee and the saltire. The cross pattée is the more traditional
association, while the association with the saltire dates from 1783 and the
Order of St. Patrick.
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Saint Patrick's Bell : The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin possesses
a bell, The bell is described as "The Bell of the Testament", one
of three relics of "precious minna" (extremely valuable items), of
which the other two are described as Patrick's goblet and "The Angels
Gospel"
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St. Patrick is said to be buried at Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, County
Down, alongside St. Brigid and St. Columba, although this has never been
proven.
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Saint Patrick Visitor Centre is a modern exhibition complex located in
Downpatrick and is a permanent interpretative exhibition centre featuring
interactive displays on the life and story of Saint Patrick. It provides the
only permanent exhibition centre in the world devoted to Saint Patrick.
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