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He drove all the snakes out of Ireland.
Roman Catholic AnswerIndeed, he did. St. Patrick converted the entire island of Ireland to the Catholic religion, the "snakes" is an old term for the pagans, who, unknown to them, worshipped demons, or the "gods" of this world.Snakes are used to mean pagan or tribal religions. He drove out all the pagan beliefs, no snakes were involved.
Driving the snakes out of ireland
Roman Catholic AnswerThe conversion of the Irish to Christianity.
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Why do people say everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day?
Many people go out and drink on Saint Patrick's Day, and there is a stereotype that Irish people drink excessively.
How do you say saint Patrick in French?
Saint Patrick in Irish is Naomh Pádraig (naomh means holy or blessed).
How do you say happy Saint Patrick in Filipino?
To say "Happy Saint Patrick" in Filipino, you can say "Maligayang Araw ng San Patricio."
How do you say Saint Patrick in Spanish?
San Patricio
What do people say about Saint Patrick's day?
That its an Irish celebration even though they celebrate it almost everywhere and that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland.
How come it doesn't say when Patrick became a saint?
Saint Patrick was neither beatified nor canonized. He was declared a saint long before the canonization process was in place.
Who celebrates saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick's Day CelebrationsOur users share with us:Most people in the US with kids and people in Ireland.Everyone in Canada (generally)
What does it say on saint Patrick's grave?
erin go Braugh
Why do people get pinched on Saint Patrick?
If you do not wear green you will get pinched. (If you forget you can always just say you are wearing green underwear!)
What did Saint Patrick do to be named after Saint Patrick's Day?
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
Why is Saint Patrick's day important to Irish people?
St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and Ireland is a predominately Catholic country.
Why do Irish people honor St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland.
