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The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland, but it is not the national symbol. The official national symbol of Ireland is the harp, which can be seen on Irish coins and documents. Tradition says that St. Patrick, in attempting to explain the meaning of the Holy Trinity, picked up a shamrock leaf to illustrate his point of three parts to one whole object. The three leaves of the shamrock represent the Father (God), Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. It has become a popular symbol over the centuries and now often symbolizes pride in one's Irish heritage.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is their (Christian) belief that Saint Patrick, in the fifth century, used the shamrock to "explain" the concept of 3 divine persons existing as one being (father,son, and spirit = god). Three leaves on the shamrock but one plant. The word "shamrock" comes from the Gaelic "seamrog" = seamar (pronounced shammar) meaning "clover",' and "og" , meaning young. Baby clover.
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∙ 14y agoIt is one of the symbols of Ireland, though not the official symbol. When St. Patrick came to Ireland it is said that he used the shamrock as a way of explaining how there are 3 gods in one God.
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∙ 9y agoIt is green like Ireland. It has three leaves, a symbol of the Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, it is a Saint's Day after all.
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∙ 11y agoBecause lots of shamrocks grow in Ireland
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Which country has the shamrock as one of its symbols?
The Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.
What country is known as the land of the shamrock?
Ireland is known as the land of the shamrock. The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is associated with St. Patrick's Day.
What is the symbol for Ireland?
probaly a harp or shamrock
What is the unofficial symbol of Ireland?
A shamrock is often used as an unofficial symbol for Ireland. The official symbol is a harp.
How many sections are in the symbol of Ireland?
The official symbol of Ireland is a harp, and not a shamrock as many people think. A shamrock normally has 3 parts, if that is the answer you are looking for.
What is another symbol of Ireland besides the shamrock?
Harp
Is Ireland's national flower the thistle?
No. The thistle is the symbol for Scotland. Ireland's is the shamrock.
What is a three-leafed which is the national emblem of Ireland?
You are referring to the shamrock, but contrary to popular belief, it is not the national symbol of Ireland. The national symbol of Ireland is the harp, which you will see on coins and on official documents. The shamrock is an emblem of Ireland, but not the official one.
What is a traditional symbol of Ireland?
The symbol we use on most things is the harp. But the shamrock is also seen as a symbol.
Where did the shamrock come from?
The shamrock comes from the Irish custom and is known as Ireland's national symbol. The Irish used the shamrock as a folklore of luck.
What is Ireland's most popular symbol?
The shamrock is a popular symbol for Ireland, but it is not the official symbol. The official symbol is the harp, which appears on coins and on official documents.
Is there a flower or tree that is the national flower or tree in Ireland?
The shamrock leaf is the recognised symbol of Ireland.
