He spent Lent on Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo
Saint Patrick's Day falls during Lent so the vestment color would be violet.
St. Patrick, though he was not actually born in Ireland, but is the patron Saint of Ireland and is the one you are thinking of. St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March is always during Lent.
violet, because it's lent
If you are referring to the color of vestments worn at Mass on Saint Patrick's Day, that would be violet as the feast falls in Lent.
St. Patrick, though he was not actually born in Ireland, but is the patron Saint of Ireland and is the one you are thinking of. St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March is always during Lent.
It is believed that Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland since before the 1600s. It is also believed to have served as a one-day break during Lent, the forty-day period of fasting.
st. Patrick's day
Lent.
Pray, and contemplate the meaning of Lent and Christmas. Apply the meaning to your life.
It is said that he prayed on top of a mountain for the 40 days of Lent. However, there has never been any snakes in Ireland. The story is meant to symbolise the expulsion of paganism from Ireland
•Saint Patrick was recognized as the most commonly known patron Saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick 's Day is, of course, to honour him but why March 17th? One theory is that is the day that Saint Patrick, died.•In addition to honouring Saint Patrick, the day also is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.•Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.•On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast-on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Today, many dine on corned beef instead of bacon.•So I wish all you Irish a mighty fine Saint Patrick's Day, and to those how aren't Irish, but enjoy all the "bells and whistles" associated with this day, a most Happy Saint Paddy's Day as well!
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. We spend 40 days in preparation for the Easter celebration. Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and charity.