St. Patrick’s Day

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Who is Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick was the 5th-century Roman British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. He is the primary patron saint of Ireland.

 

What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Day?

It is celebrated inside and outside Ireland as a religious and cultural holiday. In the dioceses of Ireland, it is both a solemnity and a holy day of obligation; it is also a celebration of Ireland itself.

Why is St. Patrick’s Day designated when it is?

Saint Patrick's Day is observed on 17 March, which is said to be the date of Saint Patrick’s death.

Why a certain color on St. Patrick’s Day?

It is said that St. Patrick’s Day is the day to wear green because it explains the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.