St Patrick's Day
Who was St. Patrick?
- Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Roman-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland.
What is the purpose of St. Patrick?
- It commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
Why is St. Patrick's Day designated when it is?
- It is the traditional death day of Saint Patrick.
Why a certain color on St. Patrick's Day?
- The color green has been associated with Ireland since the 1640's.
Other Information of Interest
- Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish pagans.
