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Is it true St.Patrick is said to have used a three leaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish?
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Why did Irish begin to wear shamrocks?
According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish people, thus as they became Christian they began wearing shamrocks.
If your born on stpatrick and your from US are you Irish?
yes you are
How did the shamrock become the Irish symbol?
In Ireland, "the wearing of the green" meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing was seen as a sign of Irish pride or loyalty to the Roman Catholic faith. St. Patrick used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish. The wearing of shamrocks became a feature of the saint's holiday.
What is a shamrock spider?
The shamrock is a symbol of the mystery of the trinity. Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the trinity to the Irish people.
What does the Irish legend say that stPatrick got rid of?
Snakes.
Shamrock is a symbol of what mystery?
The shamrock is a symbol of the mystery of the trinity. Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the trinity to the Irish people.
Why stpatrick is so important to Irish tradition?
he brought Christianity to Ireland
What do people celebrate on StPatrick's Day?
People celebrate St.Patrick's Day for the Irish culture
What did stpatrick do to help Ireland?
St Patrick help spread Christianity in Ireland by teaching the Irish the importance of the holy trinity. It is believed Patrick did this by using a 3 leaf Shamrock with each leaf representing the Father, Son, and holy spirit.
What is StPatrick's name in Irish?
Pádraig is Patrick Naomh Pádraig/ Pádraig Naofa is St Patrick
What is the importance of the 3 leaf clover to stpatrick?
In Irish tradition, a three leaf clover supposedly represents the Holy Trinity - The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. If a four leaf clover is found, then the fourth leaf is considered to bring God's Grace. They also believe that when St. Patrick was trying to teach the Irish people and others about Christianity, he used the three-leaf to help then understand the concept of the Holy Trinity.
Why do you celebrate stPatrick's Day?
It is Ireland's national holiday. Where there are Irish people or people of Irish descent, St. Patrick's day will be celebrated. St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, which is why he is so important to the Irish people.
