You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
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No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick was not married.
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.
March 17 is the feast of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick was the bishop of Ireland.