Ireland became a Christian country and helped spread Chrsitianity to other parts of the world. Many great saints came from Ireland and many important places associated with Christianity were founded in Ireland and surive today, such as Clonmacnoise and Glendalough.
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Many people go out and drink on Saint Patrick's Day, and there is a stereotype that Irish people drink excessively.
St. Patrick became a saint due to his missionary work in Ireland, where he converted many people to Christianity. His pioneering efforts in spreading Christianity throughout the country and his influence on Irish culture led to his eventual canonization by the Catholic Church.
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and Ireland is a predominately Catholic country.
Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland.
Saint Patrick was for evangelizing the people of Ireland and not the rats.
Because the patron Saint Patrick was rumoured to have brought Christianity to Irish people
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.
Saint Patrick was not married.
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