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Actually, Patrick was not Irish, he was a Roman from Great Britain (original name Maewyn Succat) who was kidnapped by pirates at age 16 and taken to Ireland where he was forced to work as a slave, Six years later he escaped and returned to Britain, eventually going to the European mainland and becoming a priest. Pope Celestine made him a bishop and, because of his prior experience in Ireland, sent him back to that country as a missionary. He is much loved because he was the person largely responsible for converting Ireland from paganism to Christianity. he was a very charismatic person.
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∙ 11y agobecause he's irish
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Why do Welsh people celebrate Saint David's Day?
St. David is the patron saint of Wales, much like Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
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.
What is the purpose of Saint Patrick's?
St. Patrick's day is to celebrate the day St. Patrick was resirected he is a saint that catholics believe brought good luck.
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.
Was St. Patrick for Ireland and rats?
Saint Patrick was for evangelizing the people of Ireland and not the rats.
Why do we have St Patrick's day?
Because the patron Saint Patrick was rumoured to have brought Christianity to Irish people
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.
