saint patrick
DESCRIPTION
ST. PATRICK: TAKEN PRISONER BY IRISH RAIDERS It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)TRANSCRIPT
SAINT PATRICK
Who was st. Patrick? Christian missionary and is considered the patron
saint of Irelandborn in Roman Britain. When he was 16- captured by
Irish invader taken as a slave to Ireland (where he lived for six years
before escaping and returning to his family)
15 years studied religious After his ordination as a
priest-sent to Ireland with a dual mission-to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish.
St. Patrick died on March 17, circa 462.
ShamrockShamrock is a common
clovernative to Ireland symbol and Irish emblem because St. Patrick u
illustrate the TrinityThe Father, The Son and The
Holy Spirit.
Leprechaun
Irish, bad-tempered, “small-bodied old man” of Celtic folklore
dressed like a shoemaker. According to legend:aloof and
unfriendlyThey live alonepass the time making shoes.
They also have a hidden pot of gold!
Celtic Cross When Patrick went back to Ireland to
convert the Irish to Christianity, he didn't try to make the Irish forget their
old beliefs.Combined old beliefs with the new One example is Celtic Crossadded the sun onto the Christian cross
Croagh Patrick
During mission in Ireland
once stood on a hilltop
and with only a wooden staff by his side banished all the snakes from Ireland.
THE TRADITIONS
The Traditions Christians attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon, although pubs in Ireland were closed on March 17 by law until 1995.
The rules of Lent are ignored and revelers traditionally eat Irish bacon and cabbage.
Traditions
The Chicago River has been dyed green every year since 1962.
The first St. Patty’s Day parade occurred when Irish soldiers in the British army marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.
Celebration celebrate :•drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer…)•Wearing green piece of clothing
The largest -New York City
watched by 2 million spectators
Parade