March 17th – the day when everyone is Irish! The day people enjoy a party, a parade, dress in GREEN, think about leprachauns & the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and even drink green beer!
The Legend of St. Patrick
St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland. Although he was actually born in either Scotland or England, he spent many years in Ireland and his works & legends have become a big part of Irish heritage.
The story unfolds when St। Patrick was a young boy and captured by pirates, then taken to Ireland, where he was sold into slavery. While imprisoned, he had many dreams about God calling him to escape – which he did, making his way to France. Once in France St. Patrick joined a monastery and became a priest.
After many years in France, St. Patrick once again had dreams from God, this time telling him that the Irish were in need of religious teaching. With the Pope’s agreement and blessings, St. Patrick went to Ireland to spread the Christian message and to baptize the Irish people. He spent more than 20 years in Ireland, and was responsible for the building of many Churches and schools.
One of the legends of St. Patrick is the story of how Ireland was infested with venomous snakes. St. Patrick took his staff and drove them all into the sea, where they drowned. St. Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17th as it is supposed to be the date of his death.
The Legend of St. Patrick
St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland. Although he was actually born in either Scotland or England, he spent many years in Ireland and his works & legends have become a big part of Irish heritage.
The story unfolds when St। Patrick was a young boy and captured by pirates, then taken to Ireland, where he was sold into slavery. While imprisoned, he had many dreams about God calling him to escape – which he did, making his way to France. Once in France St. Patrick joined a monastery and became a priest.
After many years in France, St. Patrick once again had dreams from God, this time telling him that the Irish were in need of religious teaching. With the Pope’s agreement and blessings, St. Patrick went to Ireland to spread the Christian message and to baptize the Irish people. He spent more than 20 years in Ireland, and was responsible for the building of many Churches and schools.
One of the legends of St. Patrick is the story of how Ireland was infested with venomous snakes. St. Patrick took his staff and drove them all into the sea, where they drowned. St. Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17th as it is supposed to be the date of his death.
AN IRISH BLESSING
May you have A world of wishes at your command;
God and his angels close at hand;
Friends and family their love impart;
And Irish blessings in you heart.
May you have A world of wishes at your command;
God and his angels close at hand;
Friends and family their love impart;
And Irish blessings in you heart.
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