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Ireland became a Christian country and helped spread Chrsitianity to other parts of the world. Many great saints came from Ireland and many important places associated with Christianity were founded in Ireland and surive today, such as Clonmacnoise and Glendalough.
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∙ 6y agoSt. Patrick converted Ireland to Christianity.
Patrick is, in legend, the person who drove the snakes from Ireland. This was easy for him since snakes have never lived in Ireland, even in prehistoric times. However, the snakes are representative of the pagan Druid gods that he drovw out of Ireland by converting the people to Christianity.
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∙ 15y agoHe converted them to Christianity.
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Who celebrates saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick's Day CelebrationsOur users share with us:Most people in the US with kids and people in Ireland.Everyone in Canada (generally)
Why do people say everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day?
Many people go out and drink on Saint Patrick's Day, and there is a stereotype that Irish people drink excessively.
What did Saint Patrick do to be named after Saint Patrick's Day?
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
Why is Saint Patrick's day important to Irish people?
St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and Ireland is a predominately Catholic country.
Why do Irish people honor St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland.
Why do we have St Patrick's day?
Because the patron Saint Patrick was rumoured to have brought Christianity to Irish people
Was St. Patrick for Ireland and rats?
Saint Patrick was for evangelizing the people of Ireland and not the rats.
Why do Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Who did Saint Patrick marry?
Saint Patrick was not married.
Was Saint Patrick a thief?
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
What traditions are observed on Saint Patrick's Day?
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How may people celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?
5,526,845
