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4 days ago · Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick ( Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick ( c.385 – c. 461 ), the foremost patron saint of Ireland . Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day ...
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May 9, 2024 · St. Patrick (flourished 5th century, Britain and Ireland; feast day March 17) was 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. He is known only from two short works, the Confessio, his spiritual ...
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May 3, 2024 · St. Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 ce to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries ...
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1 day ago · Saint Patrick. 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 Kildare and Columba.
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Apr 30, 2024 · In Ireland’s tumultuous history, the Shamrock emerged as more than just a botanical emblem. During the 19th century, it became a poignant symbol of Irish nationalism and resistance against British rule. Wearing the Shamrock openly was an act of defiance, often met with severe consequences, including execution.
4 days ago · This video will delve into the history and mythology of shamrock and attempt to pin down what it actually is. Show more. #shamrock #ireland #history #stpatricksday #stpatrick #celtic #mythology #druid #druids. Support the Hidden History Channel!
Apr 29, 2024 · The Triquetra symbol, which means ‘three-cornered’ in Latin, is also known as the Trinity Knot. Although it holds different meanings across several religions, the power of three is a central theme, represented by the symbol’s interconnected design with its three arcs. Arguably best-known for its appearance in the ancient Book of Kells ...
