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Because he is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.

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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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St. Patrick was the patrient saint of Ireland. He was a saint because he loved all, nomatter if that person was a lepor, or just a normal person. He made continuous acts of kindness, wisdom, and love for all. That is why St. Patrick was a Saint.


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Was Saint Patrick a thief?

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Did saint Patrick have a brother or sister?

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