saint patrick

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Definition of saint patrick in English English dictionary: the patron saint of Ireland, who helped to spread the Christian religion there and who people think got rid of snakes in Ireland. St Patrick's Day, 17th March, is celebrated in Ireland and in the US, where people drink Irish beer and often wear green clothes (?389-461 AD). Patrick, Saint. flourished 5th century; feast day March 17 Patron saint of Ireland. Born in Britain of a Romanized family, he was captured at age 16 by Irish raiders and carried into slavery in Ireland. He spent six years as a herdsman before escaping from his master and being reunited with his family in Britain. Called in a dream to bring Christianity to the Irish, he returned to Ireland and journeyed far and wide, baptizing chiefs and kings and converting whole clans. One popular legend says that he explained the notion of the Holy Trinity using the shamrock, now the national flower of Ireland. He is also said to have rid Ireland of snakes; {i} (AD 389-461) Christian missionary, apostle and patron saint of Ireland
Saint Patrick's Day: Alternative form of St. Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Cathedral: the largest Roman Catholic church in the US. It is in New York City on Fifth Avenue and was built between 1858 and 1879
Saint Patrick's Day: March 17, observed in the United States and Ireland by some Christians in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland

saint patrick

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saint Pat·rick

seynt pätrîk

/ˈsānt ˈpatrək/ /ˈseɪnt ˈpætrɪk/

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