Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of …

3 days ago · St. Patrick (flourished 5th century, Britain and Ireland; feast day March 17) is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and was probably responsible in part for the Christianization of the Picts and Anglo-Saxons.

Oct 14, 2009 · St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture—namely the holiday held on the day of his death that...

St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pirates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep.

20 hours ago · St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick is celebrated on the anniversary of his death on 17 March. At first it was a day of remembrance, but over time St Patrick’s Day has evolved into a major national and patriotic holiday in Ireland, and sometimes more so, among Irish communities and people of Irish heritage around the world. ...

20 hours ago · St. Patrick died on March 17, as recognized by the church. Waidler said it is hard to know the exact year. An engraved illustration of St. Patrick traveling to convert the Irish to Christianity ...

Mar 15, 2023 · Saint Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint and the namesake of Saint Patrick’s Day. The missionary spread Christianity throughout Ireland during the 5th century.

Sep 6, 2015 · Saint Patrick (5th century) is the best-known patron saint of Ireland and one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. He is credited with expanding literacy in Ireland through the monastic orders he established, revising and codifying the Brehon Laws, and converting the country to Christianity .

1 day ago · NBC News’ Joe Fryer took a deeper look at Saint Patrick’s lasting influence and the history behind the holiday. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

18 hours ago · The tale of Saint Patrick likely traveled from Ireland to the Americas in the 16th century by way of Richard Arthur, a priest in St. Augustine and an Irish soldier, The Washington Post reported.