St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, the only definite statement to be made about his birthplace is that it was not in Ireland. He is said to have been born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, Scotland; in a village close to Glastonbury, England; in Monmouthshire, England; in Tours, France; and in Wales.
In his Confession, he tells us he was born at Bannavem Taberniae, but just where that was we do not know. He was, as far as anyone has been able to determine, a Britannic Celt, raised a Roman Catholic.
Not officially, but if there is an Irishman there, it will be celebrated
No, he was actually from Roman Britain, probably Scotland, and his parents were Romans living in Britain.
Well, the Boston had the first Saint Patrick Day Parade in 1732. But other then that I don't really know.
Saint Patrick was neither beatified nor canonized. He was declared a saint long before the canonization process was in place.
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick was not married.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.