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Legend says Patrick drove out the snakes. However, scientists have found no fossil evidence that snakes ever lived in that country. The snakes are symbolic of the pagan Druid gods that Patrick drove out by converting the country to Christianity.
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∙ 9y agoLegends say that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland. However, scientists say that snakes never lived in Ireland as there is no fossil evidence. The snakes were actually the pagan Druid gods and Patrick drove them out of Ireland by converting the country to Christianity.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Patrick was not driven out of Ireland.
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∙ 10y agoIt is believed that Saint Patrick rid Ireland of snakes.
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∙ 7y agoAll snakes from Ireland
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Is Saint Patrick the patron saint of Scotland Walls or Ireland?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
When did saint Patrick get rid of the snakes in Ireland?
Never,according to scientists he never drove snakes out of ireland because there is no evidence of them.
Why is Saint Patrick a patron saint of Ireland?
Saint Patrick was largely responsible for converting pagan Ireland to Christianity.
Which saint of Ireland was St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a bishop assigned by the pope to Christianize Ireland.
Did saint Patrick have a brother or sister?
Saint Darerca of Ireland is said to have been a sister of Saint Patrick.
What country is Saint Patrick the patron saint of?
Saint Patrick is famously the patron saint of Ireland. However, he is also the patron saint of Nigeria and Montserrat.St. Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.Patrick is the patron saint of Nigeria and Ireland.Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and Nigeria.
In what capacity did saint Patrick return to Ireland?
Saint Patrick returned to Ireland ordained a priest, possibly by Saint Germanus.
Is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Nigeria as well as Ireland?
Yes, Saint Patrick is the patron saint of both Ireland and Nigeria.
What did Saint Patrick take to Ireland?
Patrick took Christianity to Ireland.
What place was Saint Patrick the bishop of?
Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.
What is Saint Patrick considered as in Ireland?
He is considered as a patron saint of Ireland.
What links Saint Patrick to Down Patrick?
Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland
