St. Patrick’s Day also called Feast of St. Patrick, and St. Patty’s day is observed on March 17 and marks the death date of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. In the early 17th century, it was made an official Christian feast day observed by the Church of Ireland, the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Church. The day celebrates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland as well as the culture of Ireland, and commemorates the death of Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at age 16 and taken to Northern Ireland as a slave as an enslaved person. So no he was not Irish. He was then brought to Slemish Mountian in County Antrim to herd sheep and escaped. He returned about 432 ce to convert the Irish to Christianity. He ended up staying in Ireland preaching, baptizing and building churches until his death in the year. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, churches, and schools. Many legends grew up around him … for example, he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity.
In Europe, Ireland, England, HUNGARY, Malta, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Scotland, and Switzerland all celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Other countries around the world celebrating the Day are Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and the United States. Celebrations include recognition of the local Irish populations and a tribute to their culture and Christian religion.
Update by Aggie Reiter
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