St. Patrick’s Day

1.           Who was St. Patrick?

Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with Saints Brigit and Columba. 

2.          What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Day?

The Origins of St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick died on March 17, 461. But did you know that he wasn't even Irish?

3.           Why is St. Patrick’s Day designed when it is?

Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland),[4] the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland,[3] as well as celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.[5] Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.[6] Christians also attend church services and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption.

4.          Why a certain color on St. Patrick’s Day?

The color green is closely associated with Ireland, the Irish, and St. Patrick's Day — no matter where it is celebrated. It's also the color of nature. Originally, blue was the color forest but today it's all about the green. Let's take a look at four specific shades of green as well as orange and gold.

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