Pious legend credits Patrick with banishing snakes from the island, though post-glacial Ireland never actually had snakes; one suggestion is that snakes referred to the serpent symbolism of the Druids of that time and place, as shown for instance on coins minted in Gaul (see Carnutes),
Since there are at least 100 saints named John, you need to be more specific.
doesn't say what they were, but it says that they are extravagant miracles and such. check catholic.org for Saint Kevin.
If you were born on March 17 then Saint Patrick is your secondary patron saint (after your namesake) and deserves some special recognition from you on that day.
Saint Dymphna lived in Ireland during the 7th century AD. Some miracles have occurred at her tomb. It is said that those with mental illnesses who visit are cured.
There is no specific record of formal miracles performed by St. Monica. She is known more for her devout faith, perseverance in prayer, and her role in the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Monica's intercession is often sought by mothers and those facing family challenges.
Every known saint is assigned a feast day. The feast of Saint Patrick is March 17 which some believe is the day of his death.
Not necessarily. The person must have led a life of heroic virtue and at least two miracles (some times fewer) must be attributed to the intercession of the saint after he/she died. This is to prove the person is actually in heaven.
As in holidays, Saint Patrick's Day.
It is simply a day designated by a (the?) Christian church of someone they have decided is a saint. It is relevant to some Christians. Public Holidays are designated by individual countries and are not universal.
Saint Patrick and Jesus were both influential religious figures in their respective faiths. While Jesus is considered the central figure of Christianity as the Son of God, Saint Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and playing a significant role in its spread throughout the country. Both figures are associated with miracles, teachings of love and forgiveness, and a strong devotion to their faith. However, it is important to note that Saint Patrick was a human being, while Jesus is believed to be divine in nature according to Christian doctrine.
Saint Patrick is said to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Some think that the "snakes" were symbolic of the pagan Druid gods since snakes have never existed in Ireland.
If you click on the link below, you will be brought to a page about St. Declan in which some of his miracles are mentioned.