St. Patrick's Day

What is it? 

St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or around March 17. It particularly remembers St Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century.

Who was St. Patrick ?

St. Patrick was born in 387 in Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland. His father was an officer in the Roman army . Irish pirates took prisoner the young Patrick 16 and sold him into slavery . He spent six years in Ireland , where he learned to speak the Celtic language. He managed to escape and went to France to prepare for the monastic life, and became a priest . When he was 46 years old he decided to return to Ireland to evangelize the locals . And there he remained for almost three decades , until his death on March 17 of the year 461.

What is the meaning of clover ?

A Christian tradition says Patrick explained the mystery of the Holy Trinity using a three leaf clover . So that day has been established as a custom to wear a shamrock on his feast day celebration . It is also common green dress and even dyed with this color beer in honor of Ireland, also nicknamed the " Emerald Isle."

What do people do?

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially by Irish communities and organizations. Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. Parties featuring Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food color are part of this celebration. It is a time when children can indulge in sweets and adults can enjoy a “pint” of beer at a local pub