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Why did Ireland become the center of Celtic culture and Christianity?
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Most Irish people are Roman Catholics because they just are. You could just as easily ask "Why are most Italian people Roman Catholics?", "Why are most Indian people Hinduists?" or "Why are most Thai people Buddhists?".
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∙ 12y agoMost Irish people are Roman Catholics because they just are. You could just as easily ask "Why are most Italian people Roman Catholics?", "Why are most Indian people Hinduists?" or "Why are most Thai people Buddhists?".
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∙ 9y ago1. The ancient Celts migrated to Ireland and flourished.
2. Later, St Patrick did a mission to Ireland, stayed, and was very successful at converting the natives peoples to Christianity.
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∙ 8y agoIn the 5th century St. Patrick and other missionaries came to Ireland, spreading Christianity, as had happened in other parts of Europe. So Ireland was just following in what had happened to other countries.
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∙ 11y agoSt. Patrick & other Christian missionaries, St. Patrick came to Ireland as a bishop in 432AD but there were some Christians here before that time.
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∙ 10y agoBecause people from Britain, who were Protestant, were moved there in what was known as the Ulster Plantation which happened in the early party of the 17th century.
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When did Ireland become Catholic?
Christianity came to Ireland with St. Patrick in 432AD.
What good deeds did Saint Patrick do to become a saint?
He helped spread Christianity throughout Ireland. Doing that was a major deed and that is why he is the patron saint of Ireland now.
What is celebrated 14 of February?
President's Day and George Washington's birthday are both celebrated on February 15th.
Why did St. Patrick decide to go to Ireland and become a priest?
The first time he went to Ireland was against his will, as he was kidnapped and was brought to Ireland to be a slave. While there, he found that the Irish people did not know about Christianity. After escaping from Ireland, he later felt a calling to go back to Ireland and preach Christianity to the people of Ireland.
Why is Saint Patrick's Day celebration so important to the culture of its people?
Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387-461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland),[3] the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general.
What did St. Patrick do to become so famous?
Pope Celestine I gave him the name "Patercius" or "Patritius" at the time he made him a bishop and sent him as a missionary to Ireland. His original name was Maewyn Succat. .
Why is the Roman Catholic faith in Ireland?
It was brought to Ireland by St. Patrick in the 5th century. He and others helped spread it throughout Ireland. Ireland became a great centre for Catholicism with many churches and monasteries built around Ireland, that have become a part of Ireland's history and culture. Ireland was described as "The land of saints and scholars". It is still strong in Ireland today.
What year did Christianity become world wide?
Christianity has never become world wide.
How did Patrick become a missionary to Ireland and what did he do to ultimately become a saint in the Catholic Church?
Patrick studied for the priesthood in Europe after his escape from captivity. Once ordained, he was sent by Pope Celestine back to England and Ireland as a bishop. His mission was to convert the Druid pagans to Christianity and he succeeded quite well in doing so.
Who controlled Ireland before Great Britain?
Ireland are not and have never been under the control of Great Britain. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the upper part of the island of Ireland, however Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are two different countries in their own right, although there have been many issues over the years over the National Identity of Northern Ireland, whether it should belong to Britain or become part of a United Ireland. Ireland itself has always been independent, to my knowledge, developing from Celtic traditions into the heavily Western-influenced country we see today.
How old must you be to become president of Ireland?
You must be at least 35 years old to become president of Ireland.
What age do you become an adult in Ireland?
The age of majority in Ireland is 18.
