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 is credited with a number of miracles, most of them are pure myths. He is given credit for ridding Ireland of snakes. However, scientists have found no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick was not married.
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
=== === St Patrick's Day is celebrated to honor the Catholic saint, Saint Patrick for establishing the church in Ireland during the fifth century AD. 2 myths/beleifs about St Patrick: He drove the snakes from Ireland He taught about the holy trinity with Shamrocks, hence green clovers are a symbol of the holiday
No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.
Yes, Saint Patrick is a saint. That is why he has the title "Saint" before his name.
Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.