The Legend of St. Patrick
History of St. Patrick
The man who would one day become Saint Patrick was born in the fifth century A.D. in Britain. When he was a teen he was kidnapped by Irish Pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. While he was enslaved he studied Christianity, and after escaping he went to study the religion further. He spent twelve years in a monastery under the tutelage of St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre. It was here that he realized his calling. He returned to Ireland with the word of God and began converting the native pagans to Christianity. History tells that he traveled Ireland for thirty years, building schools and monasteries all over the island.3 March 17, the date of the holiday, commemorates his death.
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant green cat all a-glow!Just perfect for St Patrick's!
And thanks for the link too - very interesting!
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I had no idea about the history of this day, thanks for sharing and happy Saint Patrick's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's green! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Paddy's Day to you!
Ping that is one FANTASTIC picture....your Mom is very creative.
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Happy Green Pink Day to you too!
ReplyDeleteYou look great "wearing the green"!!!! Slainte'
ReplyDeleteMay your joys
Be deep and many,
May your heart
be light and glad,
May you have the best
St. Patrick's Day,
That you have ever had.
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Happy St Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeletePing! I think you look great in green!
ReplyDeleteWhat an intesting bit of info. Mom neffur knew that! You're looking GRRR-8 in Green! Happy St. Paddy's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteI was going to look that up! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patricks Day!
Deborah
Green suits you Ping.
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